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SPG Solar, Inc. Awarded in “Business Achievement” by the Marin Economic Commission
Eighth Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon held to honor outstanding local businesses and organizations

November 30, 2006 (San Rafael, CA) – SPG Solar, Inc. was awarded in the category of “Business Achievement” during the Eighth Annual Marin Economic Commission’s (MEC) Awards of Excellence Luncheon held earlier this month. Nominees in this category were judged on outstanding accomplishments in the areas of entrepreneurial success, job creation, business expansion, new product creation, and/or exemplary ‘best practices’ which enhance the viability of the business and the local economy.

SPG Solar was recognized for its rapid growth and success in bringing solar energy to homes, businesses, schools and public works facilities. Since it’s founding in 2001, SPG has installed over 1.7 MW of solar in Marin County alone and continues to be an industry leader as one of the largest solar PV system integrators in the nation.

“We are honored to receive the MEC Business Achievement Award for 2006. Marin County is an ideal place for green businesses to foster and grow,” said Dan Thompson, President and CEO of SPG Solar.

“SPG Solar began with a small office in San Rafael, CA and a handful of employees. Today, we still retain our headquarters there, with 4 additional satellite offices throughout Northern and Southern California, totaling over 70 employees. We have also expanded beyond solar system design and installation and are developing innovative solar products for the industry through Thompson Technology Industries, Inc. (TTI), a company also founded in Marin County. A large part of California’s solar industry development occurred right here in Marin,” said Thompson.

As a Bay Area Green Business Partner, SPG Solar has held solar training events with top industry experts for bay area city and county permitting officials and various other local organizations. SPG Solar also designed and installed solar systems for the Kentfield School District, making it the first 100% solar school district in the country.

About SPG Solar, Inc.
SPG Solar, Inc. (SPG) is the industry’s most experienced developer, designer and installer of high-performance solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for homes, small businesses, and large-scale commercial and government facilities. SPG provides turn key services to its customers such as solar system feasibility studies and energy needs analysis, system design and installation, permitting, construction management, rebate paperwork processing, system performance monitoring, and post-installation customer care. SPG Solar has been featured as an Entrepreneur Magazine Hot 100 Company and ranks consecutively on North Bay Biz Magazine’s Top 500 Companies. SPG Solar is a licensed and bonded California General B, Electrical C-10, and Solar C-46 Contractor, Lic # 759086. www.spgsolar.com www.thompsontec.com

About Marin Economic Commission
The Marin Economic Commission is a 10-member panel appointed by the Board of Supervisors to advise officials on economic vitality, regulatory processes, workforce training and other business issues. The Commission targets businesses which diversify and strengthen Marin’s economic base, provide employment opportunities for residents, and contribute to the region's quality of life.