The Solar Futures program<\/a> is made possible through the support of SunPower, whose contributions have reinforced GRID\u2019s mission of delivering renewable energy to income qualified families. Representatives from both GRID Alternatives and SunPower, as well as California Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes were present at the Solar Futures event and participated alongside JVHS Students.<\/p>\nSustainable energy is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. GRID\u2019s Solar Futures initiative builds upon the industry\u2019s momentum by providing a career path to high school students. Participants in the program gain knowledge through hands-on experience, enabling them to apply what they have learned in school into tangible projects. Solar Futures also provides an opportunity for students to understand community engagement and how a nonprofit can positively impact disadvantaged homeowners who struggle with high electric bills.<\/p>\n
Pablo Lomeli, a JVHS senior Solar Futures student participated in the installation event. \u201cI enrolled in this course at first because a friend was telling me about it,\u201d he stated, \u201cbut I ended up really loving it and now I\u2019m very interested in pursuing a career that focuses on engineering and the environment.\u201d Pablo will be applying for college soon with a career aspiration of one day working for Tesla. Additionally, after high school, Pablo plans to go beyond class expectations and pursue an internship for GRID.<\/p>\n
Solar Futures connects students to one of America\u2019s fastest growing industries in the country while helping students develop valuable work skills. The students in Jurupa Valley made a definable contribution, installing a system that will generate over $67,000 savings in energy for homeowners while reducing harmful greenhouse gasses. Here in the Inland Empire, Solar Futures has trained over 660 students who have helped build about 50 solar projects. Their efforts have generated over 320 kilowatts of solar electricity for underserved communities.<\/p>\n
The program is currently available at six different high schools throughout the Inland Empire. Class curriculum focuses on system design, building industry knowledge, and community engagement. Students or school administrators interested in learning more about GRID Alternatives and the Solar Futures program can contact GRID\u2019s Inland Empire office directly at infoie@gridalternatives.org.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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