LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RGS Energy (Nasdaq:RGSE), one of the nation's largest and most recognized rooftop installers of solar equipment, has renewed its revolving line of credit with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The company also renewed its loans with Riverside Fund III, L.P, an affiliate of RGS Energy's largest shareholder, Riverside Renewable Energy Investment (Riverside).

The latest amendment to the company's credit facility with SVB provides RGS Energy with a $5 million revolving line of credit through March 15, 2016. The amendments to the loans from Riverside extend $3.15 million in loans through March 31, 2016.

"The extension of our line of credit and investor loans, coupled with our recently completed public offering, significantly strengthen our financial position," said Dennis Lacey, CEO of RGS Energy. "This will allow us to focus on completing our restructuring and executing on our 2015 business plan to improve the efficiency and profitability of our business."

About RGS Energy
RGS Energy (RGSE) is one of the nation's pioneering solar energy companies serving commercial and residential customers. Beginning with one of the very first photovoltaic panels sold to the public in the U.S. in 1978, the Company has installed more than 22,500 solar power systems representing over 235 megawatts of 100% clean renewable energy. RGS Energy makes it very convenient for customers to save on their energy bill by providing a comprehensive solar solution, from design, financing, permitting and installation to ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support. For more information, visit RGSEnergy.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rgsenergy and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rgsenergy. RGS Energy is a trade name and RGS Energy makes filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under its official name "Real Goods Solar, Inc."

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CONTACT: Media and Investor Relations Contact for RGS Energy:
         Ron Both
         Liolios Group, Inc.
         Tel 1-949-574-3860
         RGSE@liolios.com

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