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\u201cSince my husband went on Social Security Disability we’ve just had to cut back and cut back and cut back,\u201d said Debbie in Boulder, CO. Debbie\u2019s husband, Anthony, is on permanent oxygen support. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe cut out cable, internet, long distance phone. But our utilities is one place we’ve struggled. So I’m just so excited for this. This is our last big hurdle.” She is happy that GRID\u2019s Solar Affordable Housing Program will save her money, so she will \u201cactually be able to pay [her] utility bill every month.” With solar, the couple are projected to save more than $470 every year. <\/p>\n

The couple, who built their house with Flatirons Habitat for Humanity<\/a>, are very involved with their community and have been long-time advocates of Habitat. \u201cI just love the volunteers,\u201d said Debbie. \u201cIt is so much fun to talk with them at lunchtime. Being a part of Habitat, it isn\u2019t new for me, I helped build my house and my neighbors\u2019 houses.\u201d Volunteers from Mazzetti <\/a>completed the project, installing 18 solar panels on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n

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GRID doesn’t get to give out gold medals like the Olympic committee, but if we could, couples like Debbie and Anthony would surely be in the running for a community spirit award. And to all our volunteers, donors, clients, partners, and sponsors, thank you for supporting GRID’s efforts to create a successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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