Livermore Solar Electricity Group Looks to Jump-Start Its Solar Program
LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2008--Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced the company has been named a preferred installer by the Livermore Solar Electricity Group as part of Livermore's effort to encourage residential solar installations.
"With energy costs increasing rapidly, we expect numerous homeowners to start looking at installing a solar power system. Our group's goal is to help Livermore homeowners choose reliable and trusted installers," said Tom Reitter, founder of the Livermore Solar Electricity Group and a retired Livermore City Council member. "The Livermore Solar Electricity Group, after spending two months investigating solar photo-voltaic integrators and financing options chose Akeena Solar as one of two companies to recommend to Livermore residents. Akeena Solar is a large, high-quality company that sells only high-quality products and services."
Slated to run through July 31, 2008, the program aids homeowners in the solar decision-making process. Akeena Solar will assist through working with homeowners to determine whether their roof is suitable for a solar installation, what rebates are available and whom to contact.
The city hopes to model an effective program to cities in the area such as Pleasanton, Dublin and San Ramon. Interested homeowners may visit www.livermoresolarpower.com for more information.
"The commitment of this community to clean and renewable solar energy is exciting. It is community-level programs like this that encourage homes to go solar," said Ralph Fallant, Livermore Community Program Manager for Akeena Solar. "Skyrocketing electricity prices have homeowners concerned and looking to make a change. We're thrilled to help them make the sustainable switch to solar."
Akeena Solar is offering discounts and several financing options to residents in Livermore and Pleasanton. Certain restrictions apply. The community solar program runs through July 31, 2008.
Akeena Solar will be hosting the first of ten informational workshops on solar on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Robert Livermore Community Center on 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA.
About Akeena Solar, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the largest national installers of residential and commercial solar power systems in the United States. The company's new integrated solar panel system, Andalay, is the only solar panel system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding. Andalay panels offer unprecedented reliability, performance and aesthetics. For more information, visit Akeena Solar's website at www.akeena.com.
CONTACT: Akeena Solar, Inc.
Jose Tengco, 408-402-9422
jtengco@akeena.com
or
Antenna Group Public Relations
Whitney Phaneuf, 415-977-1916
whitney@antennagroup.com
SOURCE: Akeena Solar, Inc.
