HomeMy WebLinkAbout7530_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7530
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DECLARING
ITS SUPPORT FOR THE GRID ALTERNATIVES' SOLAR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM FOR REDLANDS LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS
WHEREAS, Grid Alternatives is a non-profit solar company that, through its core program
called the Solar Affordable Housing Program, installs solar systems on qualified homes, providing
needed savings for families struggling to make ends meet while preparing workers for jobs in the
fast-growing solar industry and cleaning the air; and
WHEREAS, Grid Alternatives was contracted as the statewide program manager to
implement the Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program and is the primary
installer and Program Manager for SASH; and
WHEREAS, GRID Alternative provides education on and access to energy efficiency
programs that further reduce a household's energy consumption and expenses; and
WHEREAS, the SASH Program also promotes partnerships between solar contractors and
local workforce development programs by including a job training requirement for all sub-
contacted SASH projects; and
WHEREAS, the Solar Affordable Housing Program and the SASH Program also provide
a foundation for promotmi g and building a sustainable solar industry by incorporating a workforce
development and job training component into the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Redlands declares its support for the GRID
Alternatives' Solar Affordable Housing Program and SASH Program for low-income homeowners
in Redlands.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of June, 2015.
Paul Foster, ayor
ATTEST:
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Sam I in, 6ty Clerk
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I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of June, 2015, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Gilbreath, Barich, James; Mayor Foster
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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