Solar Living Since 1978Proprietary & Confidential Information of Real Goods Solar, Inc.
America's Leading Renewable Energy Company Decades of experience -- More than 30 years in our respective markets; over 11,500 systems installed; sold the first solar panel to the public in 1978
Premier customer base -- Leading corporations, utilities and educational institutions have repeatedly selected us for large, complex projects
Strong consumer brand -- Widely recognized brand rooted in customer satisfaction and authenticity; have sold solar in all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces; over 50 million catalogs circulated
Financial strength – Profitable public company with strong balance sheet to support growth;  offering financing solutions that enable solar as a monthly service; large bonding capacity
Deep engineering skills – Award-winning technical team that has successfully designed and built a wide range of commercial, residential and utility-scale projects20 Offices in 9 States
Some of Our Customers
Renewable Energy ServicesSolar PV
Wind
Lifestyle products
Education
Commercial
Residential
Utility scale
GovernmentCalifornia		Colorado		ConnecticutDelaware		Maine			MarylandMassachusetts		Missouri		Nevada	New Hampshire		New Jersey		New YorkOhio			Pennsylvania		Rhode Island Tennessee		VermontStates with offices and/or installations:
Our Authenticity – The Real DealReal Goods Solar is publicly traded (NASDAQ:RSOL)
4 classifications of contractor licenses (General A & B, C10 Electrical, C46 Solar)
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
International Solar Energy Association (ISEA)
New York Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA Affiliate)
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Renewable Energy Vermont
Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEIA affiliate)
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), CAL-SEIA, CO-SEIA, MO-SEIA
VT Business for Social Responsibility
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
U.S. Green Building Council
Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA)Our Legacy of LeadershipReal Goods was founded over  30 years ago and sold the first solar panels in the U.S.Majority shareholder Gaiam, Inc. of Colorado gives us greater stability and offers customers  peace of mind that we’ll be around for the duration.From paperwork and design to permits and  installation, Real Goods Solar is able to track jobs from start to finish to ensure customer satisfaction.Strong financial backing –$125M performance  bonding available.Real Goods Solar is publicly traded (NASDAQ:RSOL)Majority Shareholder is Gaiam, Inc. --$500M publicly traded company (NASDAQ: GAIA)2 classifications of contractor licenses (C10 Electrical, C46 Solar)CAL-SEIA, CO-SEIA, MO-SEIANABCEP and Diamond Certified Installation Resources (12 NABCEP --North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners-- This is the highest % NABCEP as a % of total employees in all of California)
Real Goods Solar Living Center12-acre educational campus in Hopland, California – one of a kind in the world.
Demonstration site for technology and culture of solar living with interactive exhibits of renewable energy
Approximately 250,000 annual visitors
2.5 million visitors since opening in 1996
Provides deep authenticity to the Real Goods mission and visionProprietary & Confidential Information of Real Goods Solar, Inc.
The Real Goods Story
Real Goods: 33 Years Under The Sun1978 	Opened first store. Sold the first  	solar panel at retail (@ $100/w!)1986  	Launched mail order 	catalog (95% customers off 	grid)1991 	Public offering directly to     	customers1992 	Launched National  Tour of 	Solar Homes1996 	Opened Solar Living 	Center2001 	Merged with Gaiam2003 	Launched residential 	division2007 	Acquired Marin Solar and 	Carlson Solar     	IPO, acquired Regrid & IES2009-10  	Rebranded & got profitable2011	         Merged with Alteris 	Renewables
Solar Living Source BookOver 500,000 copies sold
13th edition since 1982
Authored by Real Goods President & Founder, John Schaeffer
Brand credibility for Real Goods
Solidifies authenticity and establishes Real Goods as a resource for customers
Best differentiator during site visits!Proprietary & Confidential Information of Real Goods Solar, Inc.
Over 11,500 Installations CompletedProprietary & Confidential Information of Real Goods Solar, Inc.
Solarizing Entire CommunitiesProprietary & Confidential Information of Real Goods Solar, Inc.
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Editor's Notes

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