The Athenian School Shows Solar Smarts with Tioga Energy, REC Solar

PV System to Meet 50% of School's Power Needs with Clean,
Predictable Electricity from the Sun
DANVILLE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
The Athenian School in Danville will soon be using renewable
electricity harvested from the sun to meet half of its annual energy
needs. Today the School announced plans for a new 220-kilowatt (kW)
photovoltaic project, which will be installed by REC Solar, Inc. and
financed and operated by Tioga Energy. Comprised of 1,300 Mitsubishi
Electric solar panels ground-mounted in a 30,000 square foot likeness
of the School's trademark "A," the visually unique system is expected
to be one of California's largest non-profit solar energy projects
upon completion.

"Environmental stewardship is one of the pillars upon which the
School was founded," said Eleanor Dase, Head of School. "We are
excited and pleased to be able to model this value for our students,
as well as do our part to use green energy and reduce global warming."

"The Athenian School is leading by example in going solar. Many
schools in California are going solar because it makes economic and
environmental sense to do so," said Angiolo Laviziano, president and
CEO of REC Solar. "Our engineering and installation team are very
passionate about building solar for the next generation."

Tioga Energy is financing the project through a SurePath(SM) Solar
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that requires no upfront capital outlay
by the School. Under the long-term contract, Tioga will own and
operate the system and sell the renewable electricity generated to The
Athenian School at predictable rates. As a result, the School expects
to reduce its annual energy costs from the system's first day of
operation and for the duration of the PPA.

"The Athenian School has already demonstrated extraordinary
commitment through the planning and groundbreaking phases of this
solar energy project," said Paul Detering, CEO of Tioga Energy. "We're
looking forward to helping convert that environmental vision into
tangible benefits for its students, its community and the planet."

Over the twenty-year SurePath PPA, the solar array will avoid
generating nearly 12,800 pounds of smog-producing emissions and
66,087,654 pounds of carbon dioxide. The reduction in greenhouse gases
alone is the approximate equivalent of taking 55 passenger cars off of
California's roads each year.

In addition to reducing pollutants, the high-efficiency Mitsubishi
Electric modules use lead-free solder, eliminating the harmful
ingredient commonly used in solder in traditional modules. "Solar
power is right for so many reasons, especially in a school
environment," said Gina Heng, director of sales and marketing for
Mitsubishi Electric USA, Photovoltaic Division. "Students can
experience the benefits of earth-friendly technology on a daily basis,
so that in the years ahead they will view solar as a primary - not
alternative - source of energy."

About The Athenian School:

The Athenian School is a distinctive San Francisco Bay Area
college preparatory school, providing an outstanding education that is
challenging, engaging, personal, interactive and international. With
457 students in grades 6 to 12, Athenian's 75-acre campus lies at the
base of Mt. Diablo in Danville, 32 miles east of San Francisco. The
student to faculty ratio is an enviable 10:1 and the average class
size is 15 students. The Athenian School is fully accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California
Association of Independent Schools. www.athenian.org.

About Tioga Energy

Tioga Energy enables commercial, government and non-profit
organizations to reduce their energy costs while lowering carbon
emissions. Through the SurePathSM solar power purchase agreement
(PPA), Tioga Energy owns and operates renewable energy systems that
provide organizations a hedge against energy price volatility and
accelerate their access to clean energy without any capital outlay.
For more information call 877.333.9787 or visit: www.tiogaenergy.com.

About REC Solar, Inc.:

REC Solar is an industry-leading solar power provider specializing
in grid-tied residential and commercial installations. With a local
presence in all major solar markets in the USA and millions of watts
installed, REC Solar is committed to lowering the cost of solar power
through efficient processes, innovative products, and outstanding
customer service. REC Solar is among the nation's largest solar
integrators and currently has over a dozen offices throughout 5 states
(CA, CO, HI, OR and NJ). For additional information on REC Solar visit
www.recsolar.com or call 1-888-OK-SOLAR (888-657-6527).

About Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA's Photovoltaic
Division:

Mitsubishi Electric is one of the world's largest manufacturers
and providers of solar power technology, including PV cells, modules
and inverters. The company's eco-friendly photovoltaic systems are
used throughout the world to bring clean, reliable energy to
residences, business, power generation plants, schools, factories and
areas without access to electricity, as well as other applications
such as highway and stadium lighting. In the United States, Mitsubishi
Electric photovoltaic panels are marketed by Mitsubishi Electric &
Electronics USA, Inc., and sold only through authorized distributors
and installers. For more information visit
www.mitsubishielectricsolar.com or call 714.220.2500.

The Athenian School
Judyth Collin, 925-362-7212
Judyth.Collin@athenian.org
or
Antenna Group (for Tioga Energy)
Rosalind Jackson, 415-977-1923
Rosalind@antennagroup.com
or
REC Solar
Natalie Rozier, 805-284-7778
nrozier@recsolar.com

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