RGS Energy’s Sunetric Partners with Sunnova Energy to Offer Solar Systems with Battery Storage in Hawaii, Supporting Hawaii PUC’s Mandated Self-Supply Program

DENVER and KAILUA, Hawaii, May 23, 2017 -- Sunetric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy (NASDAQ:RGSE), and Sunnova Energy Corp., a leading residential solar service provider in the U.S., announced today that they have joined forces to offer comprehensive solar solutions with battery storage to residential customers in Hawaii.

“As one of the leading full service renewable energy providers in Hawaii, Sunetric is a perfect partner to introduce our new PowerStack™ service plan to the Aloha State,” said Jordan Frugé, Chief Marketing Officer at Sunnova Energy. “Through their well-established local marketing and sales channels, Sunetric will offer our advanced solar+storage system as one of the most affordable and effective solar power solutions available in Hawaii.”

Customers will benefit from no money down and low monthly lease payments for a solar+storage service plan designed to offer affordable, reliable and clean solar power day and night—while also lowering their utility bill.

PowerStack is backed by Sunnova’s industry-leading warranty that covers everything from the panels to the battery, and even the wires. The comprehensive solutions delivered by Sunetric include complete project management, permitting and installation, in addition to Sunnova’s lifetime monitoring, support and service.

The solution is supported by the customer self-supply (CSS) program mandated by the Hawaii PUC, which enables homeowners to install solar systems that do not export power to the utility grid. By including energy storage with their new solar system, customers benefit from an expedited PUC review and approval process. The CSS program was established to help the state to achieve 100% renewable energy status by 2045.

“Through our partnership with Sunnova, a leading residential solar service provider in the U.S., we can now offer Hawaii residents a very competitive and affordable solar solution that can provide around-the-clock renewable energy,” said Darren Jennings, Vice President of Sunetric. “With PowerStack, going solar is now an even more attractive option for Hawaiians residents looking to lower their energy costs.”

About Sunnova
Sunnova is a different kind of power company, offering rooftop solar service to homeowners in the United States and its territories through our network of local sales and installation partners. Our mission is to change the energy industry by providing the choice of low-cost, worry-free solar power that generates long-term savings for our customers and continued business growth for partners. For more information about PowerStack^TM, visit www.sunnova.com/powerstack/. For more information about Sunnova Energy, visit www.sunnova.com, follow @Sunnova_Solar on Twitter, and connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Information on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

About Sunetric
Sunetric (a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy) is a full-service renewable energy firm operating throughout Hawaii. It designs and installs photovoltaic systems for homes, businesses, and federal and military organizations. Sunetric provides turnkey solar solutions, from design, construction planning, and customer financing assistance to installation, utility interconnection and warranty. For more information, visit www.sunetric.com. Information on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

About RGS Energy
RGS Energy (NASDAQ:RGSE) is America’s original solar company, installing more than 25,000 residential and commercial solar power systems since 1978. RGS Energy makes it convenient for customers to save on their energy bill by providing turnkey solar solutions, from system design, construction planning, and customer financing assistance to installation, utility interconnection and warranty.

For more information, go to RGSEnergy.com, or connect with the company at www.facebook.com/rgsenergy or www.twitter.com/rgsenergy. Information on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

RGS Energy is the Company’s registered trade name. The Company files periodic and other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission under its official name “Real Goods Solar, Inc.”

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