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Written by John Richau
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Sunday, 13 June 2010 08:20 |
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SOLARTHON 2010 will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, from 8:30 to 4:30 in Fresno, California. This event is a huge solar block party and fundraiser where GRID Alternatives Central Valley will be leading individual and corporate work crews to install solar for several low-income families in one neighborhood in one day. Many of these families will will be working alongside Solarthon event participants to provide "sweat equity" as they help install their solar electric systems.
Breakfast, lunch, drinks, water and all tools will be provided. No technical skills or previous experience are required to participate in this event. The only requirements are that individual fundraisers raise a minimum of $250 to support GRID Alternatives' work and attend one of our mandatory solar orientations prior to the event, which provides an overview of how solar energy works, how it is installed, and the safety protocols that we follow. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in installation activities both on the ground and on the roofs of the homes if they so choose. All roof activities are fully supervised by experienced professionals, and roof participants will wear safety harnesses at all times.
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