Back before us millennials had the audacity to think we could be whatever we wanted, there was a time we had computers...with no internet. Hard to believe, but it's true. What's even harder to believe, scientists have been tinkering with solar thermal energy since the early 20th century! As technology advanced, so did ideas about solar energy, and government attitudes toward the renewable energy source (climate change deniers notwithstanding). Enter GRID Alternatives; a non-profit that provides solar energy installations to low income families, free of charge! Listen to volunteers and employees of GRID explain why they chose to set up office in the Mid-Atlantic, the valuable experience volunteering has, and why they're so charged up about solar energy! Follow GRID on IG: @gridmdv

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