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Gary, a homeowner and father from the Clayton neighborhood in Denver, has always been fascinated by alternative energy.  “I always admired the technology back in the 80s and 90s,” he says, referring to the time when solar panels were first becoming popular. Gary received his solar array from GRID in 2013, which allowed him to fulfill his longtime wish of going solar.  “I always thought about going solar when I was younger but it never was a reality because of the cost. It has always lingered in the back of my mind.

For many renters on limited incomes, access to solar - and it’s cost-saving benefits - is something they don’t expect to achieve anytime soon. Because renters don’t own the roofs over their heads, they’re usually unable to go solar on their own, even if they can afford the upfront costs. But as we place the final solar panels at the end of March, solar will be a reality for nearly 100 families in Richmond, CA.