Real Goods Solar, Inc. Announces Retirement of John Schaeffer from the Board of Directors

Real Goods Solar, Inc. (RGS) is in the solar energy systems business. The Company is a manufacturer and distributor of the POWERHOUSE in-roof solar shingle, an aesthetically pleasing solar shingle system. The POWERHOUSE in-roof solar shingle uses technology developed by The Dow Chemical Company (Dow). Additionally, RGS is a solar energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm serving residential and small commercial customers in the state of Hawaii and small commercial customers in the northeast section of the United States. The Company's segments include POWERHOUSE and Solar Division. The POWERHOUSE is focused on the manufacturing and selling of solar shingles. The Solar Division is focused on installing solar energy systems for both homeowners and business owners (commercial) in Hawaii and small business owners (commercial) in the mainland United States. It offers turnkey services, including design, procurement, permitting, financing referrals and warranty activities.