A dozen Full Circle Fund members including Beth Trask, Marc Payne, Shuja Keen, Josh Becker, Trina Martynowicz, Jonathan Axelrad and more joined GRID Alternatives for their “Plug In to GRID!” fundraiser on May 31 where guests were able to learn about and test-drive plug-in vehicles. Members Josh Becker, Nadine Weil and Shuja Keen also served on the host committee. GRID Alternatives is one of Full Circle Fund’s Environment/Energy Circle grantees and the organization’s primary focus is empowering communities in need through renewable energy and energy efficiency by installing solar panels on the homes of low-income families throughout California. Project Team Leader Marc Payne and the entire GRIDs team are commended for their great work helping coordinate this event as well as the upcoming Solar Panel Installation on Sunday June 7 where Members will install solar panels on a home in Bayview-Hunters Point.
At the event, various leaders from the venture capital and electric vehicle worlds lent their expertise to talk about the future of electric transportation, including Josh Becker from New Cycle Capital, Plug In America, Virgin Green Fund, GM Advanced Technology Silicon Valley, and PG&E’s Clean Air Transportation Program. Several dozen electric vehicles were on display, giving Full Circle Fund members the opportunity to drive electric vehicles, such as high-end sports cars like the Tesla Roadster, futuristic prototypes displayed by Stanford and PG&E, plug-in hybrid conversions, motorcycles, scooters, and neighborhood electric vehicles.
The event, which netted $12,850 and drew 200 attendees, was held under Google’ssolar-powered carport at their campus in Mountain View, which allows employees to charge their electric vehicles while at work.
>Learn more about GRID Alternatives by watching their video.
> If you’re interested in getting involved , contact Caroline Thompson by email to talk about becoming a member and joining one of the Environment Circle’s project teams.
