GRID Alternatives trains volunteers to install solar panels for low-income families. Since 2004 they have installed 230 systems in California, which will save families $3.79 million and reduce CO2 emissions by 11,507 tons. Companies can sponsor an installation project starting at $1,000 to involve employees in volunteering. Sponsorship levels are based on the number of volunteers and include recognition and solar training.

1. GRID Alternatives 3260 W. Lansing Way Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 261-4743 | www.gridalternatives.org
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
GRID Alternatives trains and leads
teams of volunteers to install solar
electric systems for low-income
families, in partnership with both
nonprofit groups like Habitat for
Humanity and local governments.
Since piloting this program in 2004,
GRID Alternatives has installed 230
solar electric systems throughout
California. Over their projected
lifetimes, these systems will produce
over $3.79 million for low-income
families struggling with high energy
costs, while offsetting 11,507 tons of
CO2 emissions.
Becoming a GRID Alternatives sponsor
is a great way to demonstrate your
company’s commitment to
sustainability and community, and to
involve your employees in a fun and
educational team-building project that
provides tangible, long-term benefits
to low-income families and the
environment. We are both a nonprofit Current Corporate Sponsors include Google (at top), PG&E
(above), Wachovia, SunPower, Union Bank, WaMu,
organization and a California licensed Salesforce.com, MMA Renewable Ventures, Innovalight, IBEW
C-10 electrical contractor, and all of our Local 595, CH2M HILL, ClifBar, ENVIRON International,
installation projects are fully Winston & Strawn LLP, Patagonia, RMC Water & Environment,
supervised by experienced solar SolarCity and more...
installation professionals and follow
rigorous safety protocols.
Sponsorship levels are based on the number of employees you want to have at your event—see
the next page for details. All sponsors receive free solar training at your offices for your
volunteers and other interested employees, and we will work with your staff to promote your

2. GRID Alternatives 3260 W. Lansing Way Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 261-4743 | www.gridalternatives.org
Corporate Sponsorship Levels
GRID Alternatives offers a range of
sponsorship levels based on both your
budget and the projected number of
participants. Companies can sponsor a
regular installation in one of the low-
income communities we serve
throughout California, or at our annual
SOLARTHON event where we install
several solar electric systems in one
day.
Standard “Full House” Sponsorship
Sponsorship Level: $5,000
• Room for up to 15 volunteers
• Large, dedicated banner on house
“Half House” Sponsorship
Sponsorship Level: $2,500
• Room for up to 8 volunteers
• Small sign on house
Basic Sponsorship
Sponsorship Level: $1,000
• Room for up to 3 volunteers
• No signage
At Top: Volunteers from several local corporations at
Custom Multi-House Event SOLARTHON 2007 in Oakland installed eight low-income solar
Sponsorship Level: $5,000 per house electric systems in one day. Above: Volunteers from WaMu
(Negotiable for larger projects) learn about solar installation from a GRID staff member.
• Room for up to 15 volunteers per house
• Lunch and turnkey event coordination included
• Significantly greater flexibility in terms of location, date, and structure of the workday
Please contact Tom Esqueda, Fresno Regional Director, at (559) 261-4743 or
tesqueda@gridalternatives.org for more information on becoming a sponsor. Thank you!