Saturday November 10th was a special day. GRID Alternatives partnered with Mitsubishi Electric for a corporate sponsored workday event and led a team of hardworking and enthusiastic Mitsubishi volunteers to install a 2.1 kW system for Esteban Fuentes and his wife Marisela Rodriguez in Santa Ana. But it was also Mariselas birthday and after lunch the family invited the whole team for cake and candles on the back porch to celebrate.
In 2011, GRID Alternatives began installing its first projects in Orange County, and is pleased to be bringing its programs to Santa Ana. 2500 jobs were lost in that area between October and November of 2011 and foreclosure filing rates are currently 1 in every 246.
In this challenging economic climate, Esteban and Marisela have had to be extremely careful with their monthly expenses, while still providing the best possible home for their two children; their son Steven, who is a special needs child, and their daughter Valerie. The system that was installed for the Fuentes-Rodriguez family will reduce their energy costs significantly by covering 96% of their electrical needs and will supply approximately 120,000 kWh of clean energy throughout its lifetime.
Mr. Fuentes was very grateful for the volunteer team that helped to make his solar electric installation possible. "Thank you to Mitsubishi for sponsoring our solar installation, helping our family's financial life and helping the environment," he said
"Our employees are motivated to make a positive impact in our community said Gina Heng, VP and General Manager of Mitsubishi Electrics Solar Photovoltaic Division, and installation participant. We are delighted to support this installation, which will deliver environmental and economic benefits for decades.
It was a wonderful day. GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles Regional Director, Susie Chang adds. The philanthropic and volunteer support of companies like Mitsubishi helps us to bring the benefits of solar to the families who need it the most."