Our Impact

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Since piloting the Solar Affordable Housing Program in 2004, we have installed 540 solar electric systems with low-income families throughout California. These systems represent over 1 megawatt of generating capacity, and are reducing each family’s electric bills by approximately 75%, which will translate to a total of over $11.6 million in energy generated over the systems’ projected life spans. They will also prevent roughly 46,668 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years, the equivalent of planting 36,177 trees. You can view photos of many of these installations at PicasaWeb.

GRID Alternatives has also trained over 5,000 community volunteers and job trainees on the theory and practice of solar electric installation, and provided them with opportunities to gain hands-on experience with real-world solar installation projects. Our volunteers gain valuable skills and experience that they can bring back to their homes, businesses and communities, and help build broad-based, grassroots leadership and support for renewable energy.

We have also provided 830 low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities with free energy efficiency upgrades, both directly and through our partner agencies. These upgrades are generating $58,930/year in savings and while preventing 162 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Updated 8/31/10