Report to be Released at Solar Power International, North America's Largest Solar Energy Conference

ORLANDO – Solar energy is being deployed on a massive scale by the most iconic brands and best-managed companies in the U.S. in order to help lower operating costs and increase profits. Many of the country's leading corporate solar customers are common household names – and some may surprise you. On Wednesday, September 12 at 9:00am EDT, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Vote Solar Initiative will unveil a report rankingthe top solar-powered companies in the U.S.

Available for questions from the press will be:

· Rhone Resch, CEO and President, Solar Energy Industries Association

· Adam Browning, Executive Director of the Vote Solar Initiative

· Rob Threlkeld, Manager of Renewable Energy, General Motors

WHAT: Press conference to unveil a new report: Top 20 Corporate Solar Customers in the U.S.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 9:00am EDT

WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, Room 206C

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About SEIA:

Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,100 member companies to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org.

About The Vote Solar Initiative:

Vote Solar is a non-profit grassroots organization working to fight climate change and foster economic opportunity by bringing solar energy into the mainstream. Visit Vote Solar online at www.votesolar.org.