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A solar electric system at no cost?! Bill Shearer and his family couldn\u0092t believe it. But not too long ago, this became reality for them! Through GRID Alternatives, the Shearer family received a 6.9 kW solar system designed to lower their annual electricity bill by about 80% \u0096 at no cost to them. This translates into about $64,755 saved and 219 tons of CO2<\/sub> emissions reduced over the life of the system.<\/p>\n

Bill and his wife think that GRID Alternatives\u0092 Solar Affordable Housing Program is fantastic. \u0093The solar system is definitely taking care of one of the financial burdens we face every month. We see a huge difference in our quality of living and our disposable income.\u0094<\/p>\n

Bill even volunteered and participated in his first ever solar installation on his own house. Now he can tell people that not only did he get a solar electric system, he also helped install it! Bill describes the experience working with GRID IE as \u0093very professional\u0085and the volunteers were fun to work with. I helped out on the ground and it was quite a learning experience. Everyone was really gung-ho!\u0094<\/p>\n

With solar energy in their life, Bill said that it \u0093got us thinking on a different energy path and truly supportive of green resources. We tell everyone about renewable energy and now our friends, family, and neighbors want to explore different avenues of green energy themselves.\u0094<\/p>\n

Overall, Bill and his wife are ecstatic and send \u0093Thanks to GRID Alternatives Inland Empire from our family!\u0094<\/p>\n

Well, Bill, we thank YOU for working with us and being a true solar advocate!<\/p>\n

GRID Alternatives works throughout California and Colorado. To see if you qualify for a no- or reduced-cost solar system through GRID Alternatives, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

By Melissa Matlock, SolarCorps Program Fellow<\/p>\n

Posted: 12 June 2013<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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