Greentech Lead America: Verengo Solar, a residential
solar company, has completed installation of the first batch of GRID
Alternatives residential projects in Southern California. Verengo has installed
three residential solar electric systems in a neighborhood of Piru in Eastern
Ventura County.
The installations are the part of its partnership with
GRID Alternatives, a California-based non-profit, and its campaign to install
solar electric systems for low-income families through GRID’s Sub-Contractor
Partnership Program (SPP). Under the terms of the partnership, Verengo also
hired eligible solar job trainees for the projects.
“Verengo is very excited to be expanding our
relationship with GRID Alternatives into the Southern California region. These
three installations are not only a lot of fun for the families and installers
but instill a greater sense of community when a neighborhood goes solar,”
said Adam Davis, special projects manager, Verengo.
Using a barn-raising model, GRID Alternatives leads teams
of volunteers and job trainees to install solar power on qualifying homes. GRID
Alternative’s Sub-Contractor Partnership Program (SPP) provides opportunities
for licensed CA contractors to participate in installations.
“Partnering with sub-contractors like Verengo means
we’re able to help even more low-income families save on their electricity
bills, and spread solar further. We’re thrilled to also connect eager job
trainees with valuable job opportunities in the industry,” said Susan
Chang, the regional director of GRID Alternatives for Greater Los Angeles.
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