Sullivan Solar doing a solar presentation to a 4th grade Encinitas Union School District class.
The Encinitas Education Foundation and Sullivan Solar Power are partnering to develop a solar program that will positively impact the Encinitas and Carlsbad communities through education, financial support and the expansion of renewable energy adoption.
As part of the partnership, Sullivan Solar Power will donate $500 per resident that installs solar with the company, with the goal of generating $500,000 in cash donations to the Encinitas Education Foundation. To kick things off, Daniel Sullivan, president and founder of Sullivan Solar Power, presented a $5,000 check to the Foundation at the Community Partners Symposium at El Camino Creek Elementary School.
“We are very happy to be partnering with Sullivan Solar Power. They are a leader in solar power in San Diego County with an excellent reputation and highly-trained electricians performing all installations,” said Jay Bell, president of the Encinitas Educational Foundation, “The educational opportunities being offered to our community, families and, most importantly students, are invaluable. We look forward to implementing the solar program.”
Education plays a large role in Sullivan Solar Power’s vision, which is to fundamentally change the way we generate electricity. The company will host solar seminars for Encinitas Union School District and the Encinitas Education Foundation staff, parents and community members. These seminars are designed to provide attendees the facts and a better understanding of solar technology, battery storage and integration, available incentives, financing options and more.
“The impact of this partnership is significant and multifaceted. It makes the world a better place for our children by helping families save money each month, lessening local air pollution, decreasing fossil fuel consumption and reducing our carbon footprint,” said Daniel Sullivan, president and founder of Sullivan Solar Power, “We are excited to partner with the Encinitas Educational Foundation to assist in raising funds for the amazing projects Encinitas Union School District offers while empowering students and the community members through education.”
In 2016, there were 765 companies that installed solar in San Diego County. With the shining success of the solar industry has come a slew of companies now selling solar, harassing consumers and engaging in unethical and fraudulent tactics. In response to a growing demand for independent and accurate facts about solar power for homeowners, Sullivan Solar Power has teaming up with local nonprofits, Center for Sustainable Energy and Climate Action campaign to put on educational events, including upcoming solar seminars through this partnership.
Sullivan Solar Power employees have given a handful of solar lessens to fourth grade students at various Encinitas Union School District schools, and will continue to support the solar curriculum for the District with programs like the annual Junior Solar Sprint, where middle school students build and complete solar-powered model cars.
Students will also benefit from a donation of a solar power system at the school’s Farm Lab, which provides educational experiences to the students interconnecting the importance of nutrition, agriculture and ecology.
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