A collaborative project involving GRID Alternatives San Diego, San Diego Habitat for Humanity, and Willis Allen Real Estate, has given solar power to eight military veteran families this year. The collaboration also will achieve another installation for four homes on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.

 

Willis Allen Real Estate has veterans on staff who volunteered to help with the project, and providing free solar power helps veteran families by reducing their utility bills, which is especially helpful in San Diego, which has quite a strong military presence with both Navy and Air Force contingents located in the area. The city has an abundance of sunshine and is a leader among American cities in solar power, so you might say supporting local troops with solar is very sensible given the conditions and need.