By Greentech Lead America: Verengo Solar, a residential
solar integrator in California, has partnered with GRID Alternatives, a
non-profit organization that brings the benefits of solar technology to
low-income communities, to install solar electric systems for low-income
families through GRID’s Sub-Contractor Partnership Program.
The new partnership has installed the first Verengo
rooftop system on a low-income home in Lindsay, CA., on April 16, 2012.
“Verengo’s support for GRID Alternatives’ mission
means thousands of dollars more in long-term savings for low-income families
that need them most, and paid learning opportunities for green job
seekers,” said Tom Esqueda, Central Valley program director, GRID
Alternatives.
As per the agreement, Verengo will provide GRID
Alternatives complete residential solar
systems including installation and permitting at below cost value,
bringing the power of solar energy to low-income households in 2012.
Verengo will also hire an eligible job trainee who will
gain valuable hand-on experience and a paid job while working alongside
Verengo’s installation team for each project.
“By providing GRID Alternatives with the highest
quality solar installation, Verengo is helping families in need reduce their electricity
costs. At the same time, our employees get the opportunity to interact with and
educate local communities about the value of solar,” said Ken Button,
president and co-founder, Verengo.
Verengo Solar leads California in residential sales and job
growth
Verengo Solar is leading the residential solar sales in
California for the months of January and February 2012. Verengo Solar claims that
the company will be on track to become the leading residential solar company in
California, the nation’s largest solar market, according to data released by
the California Solar Initiative (CSI).