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State's New Solar Panel Laws Add Incentives for Rooftop System Owners to Save

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:47:00 GMT

Oct. 14--Solar power got a boost over the weekend when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed bills that require investor-owned utilities like Southern California Edison to buy surplus solar electricity generated by homes, small businesses and by warehouses whose sun-baked roofs could be transformed into solar power plants.
The other enlists warehouses -- a resource that is particularly prevalent in Riverside and San Bernardino counties -- in the state's efforts to shift reliance from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Currently homeowners with solar panels receive credits from their utility each month when their systems produce more electricity than they need and the excess is fed into the utility's grid.

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Gaiam, Real Goods Solar Release 2008 Earnings

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Mar. 11--LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- Louisville-based Gaiam Inc. (Nasdaq: GAIA, $3.06) on Tuesday reported that decreasing consumer spending and investment in a lower-margin solar business resulted in lower revenues and higher net losses for 2008 and the fourth quarter of last year.
Powers will report to Chairman Jirka Rysavy, who previously held the position of CEO.
In the same period last year, Gaiam had a net income of $4.2 million, or 17 cents per share.

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Mergers Under Way in Home Solar Installation Market

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Feb. 18--The home solar installation market will see fewer but larger players as the pace of mergers and acquisitions accelerates, industry insiders forecast.
Wednesday, a New England solar installer announced an aggressive move into sunny California, acquiring the residential-installation portion of Borrego Solar Systems, a San Diego County company with three Northern California offices.
GroSolar, based in White River Junction, Vt., will emerge from the deal as the fourth-largest residential solar installer in the United States, and its chief executive said it hopes to rival industry leaders Solar City of Foster City, Akeena Solar of Los Gatos and REC Solar of San Luis Obispo.

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2009 Tax Break Gives Solar Suppliers a Boost

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:47:00 GMT

Dec. 28--If you're considering energy-efficient improvements to your home, 2009 is the year to do it.
The federal Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, signed into law Oct. 3, reinstated an expired $500 credit for installing energy-efficient doors, windows, water heaters and central air units for the 2009 tax year.
It also extended tax credits for residential solar energy systems, solar hot water heaters and fuel cells through 2016.

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Real Goods Solar Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Revenue of $23.0 Million
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Real Goods Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSOL), a leading residential solar energy integrator, today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 increased 122.3% to $23.0 million from $10.3 million recorded in the same period last year, primarily due to organic growth and acquisitions.

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Real Goods Solar Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:47:00 GMT

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Real Goods Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:RSOL), a leading residential solar energy integrator, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Revenue for the second quarter of 2009 increased 43.8% to $12.7 million from $8.8 million recorded in the same period last year, primarily due to acquisitions.
Gross profit increased to $3.3 million, or 25.8% of revenue, for the quarter from $2.6 million, or 29.8% of revenue, in the comparable period last year.

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Real Goods Solar Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results to be Released On Wednesday, August 5, 2009, and Conference Call to be Held On Thursday, August 6, 2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar, Inc. , a leading residential solar energy integrator, will announce results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009, after the market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The Company will also hold a teleconference to discuss these results with additional comments and details. Participating in the call will be Tom McCalmont, Chief Executive Officer, John Schaeffer, Founder and President, Erik Zech, Chief Financial Officer, and Jirka Rysavy, Chairman.[More...]

Real Goods Solar to Install $30 Million Solar Power Program for Fremont Union High School District

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:57:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar (NASDAQ:RSOL) announced today it has signed a contract to design and install solar electric systems totaling 3.65 megawatts for the Fremont Union High School District in Sunnyvale, Cupertino and west San Jose, California. The new solar systems will be constructed as carports at all five high schools in the District and are expected to save District taxpayers over $12 million in the total cost of electricity over the next 25 years. The five systems will contribute enough electricity to cover about 45% of the power usage of each school. This solar program, exceeding $30 million, is believed to be the largest direct purchase by a secondary school system in North America, financed by a portion of a $198M school bond approved by the District’s voters in June 2008.[More...]

Real Goods Solar Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:46:00 GMT

BOULDER, Colo., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Real Goods Solar, Inc. , a leading residential solar energy integrator, announced today results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2009 increased 45.1% to $9.5 million from $6.6 million recorded in the same period last year, primarily due to acquisitions.
Results for the first quarter of 2008 do not include Real Goods' acquisitions of Independent Energy Systems and Regrid Power, related integration costs, nor any of the costs associated with being a public company.

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Real Goods Solar Announces First Quarter 2009 Results to be Released on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, and Conference Call to be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:58:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar, Inc. will announce results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009 after the market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The Company will also hold a teleconference to discuss these results with additional comments and details. Participating in the call will be Tom McCalmont, Chief Executive Officer, John Schaeffer, Founder and President, Erik Zech, Chief Financial Officer, and Jirka Rysavy, Chairman.[More...]

Real Goods Solar Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:10:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar, Inc. , a leading residential solar energy integrator, announced today results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.[More...]

Real Goods Solar Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results to Be Released on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, and Conference Call to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:56:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar, Inc. will announce results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008, after the market close on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. The Company will also hold a teleconference to discuss these results with additional comments and details. Participating in the call will be Tom McCalmont, Chief Executive Officer, John Shaeffer, Founder and President, Erik Zech, Chief Financial Officer, and Jirka Rysavy, Chairman.[More...]

Real Goods Solar Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:26:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar, Inc. , a leading residential solar energy integrator, announced today results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008.[More...]

Real Goods Solar Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results to be Released on Thursday, November 6, 2008, and Conference Call to be held on Friday, November 7, 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:14:00 GMT

Real Goods Solar, Inc. , will announce results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008, after the market close on Thursday, November 6, 2008. The Company will also hold a teleconference to discuss these results with additional comments and details. Participating in the call will be John Schaeffer, Chief Executive Officer, Erik Zech, President and Chief Financial Officer, Jirka Rysavy, Chairman, and Tom McCalmont, founder and CEO of Regrid Power.[More...]