Solar in the Headlines

Acro Energy Flawless in Solar Installation Quality Audit

Yahoo, January 20, 2011

Acro Energy is best in class for quality of residential solar installations, according to a new independent statewide survey.

Burnham Energy, a premier solar consultant to businesses and governments, inspected several Acro Energy residential solar system installations in four different regions of California. The inspections included a detailed review of every electrical and structural component, along with extensive photos of the solar installation and a report card that grades each of the 12 major components that determine system longevity and performance.
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Acro Energy and Wells Fargo have partnered to help qualified customers in Southern California go solar.  This partnership will not only give Acro Energy customers more options for financing, but will also help promote solar in a big way.
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Acro Energy and IES Sign an Agreement for Solar Installations Across the US

Acro Energy and solar integrator IES have entered in an agreement to be able to provide solar across the United States.
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Acro Energy and Central Valley Nissan Launch Joint Marketing Effort for Leaf Electric Car And Solar Energy Solutions in California - May 11, 2010

Acro Energy and Central Valley Nissan have entered into a joint marketing agreement to promote sales of Nissan’s new full-sized Leaf electric car and a range of Acro Energy solar energy solutions and services to environmentally-minded and cost-conscious consumers in central California.
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Acro Energy Posts Positive EBITDA in 1st Quarter and Announces Filing of Quarterly Financial Statements & MD&A - May 13, 2010

The revenue for the first quarter was a 120% increase compared to the combined revenue for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 of the three solar companies acquired by Acro Energy during 2009.  The Company’s gross margin for the 3-month period ending March 31, 2010 was $1,451,824 or 38%. . . .
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Acro Energy Expands to Arizona - March 29, 2010

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. announced its expansion to the state of Arizona to bring affordable solar energy to Arizona homeowners and businesses that want to lower their utility bills using renewable energy.
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Acro Energy grows organic sales 118% in January 2010 - February 15, 2010

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. organically grew its January 2010 sales by 118% compared to January 2009 and maintained its status as one of the largest residential solar companies in California.
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Nat Kreamer Joins Acro Energy As President

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. is pleased to announce that Robert “Nat” Kreamer has been named permanent President.  Kreamer has been serving as Interim President of the Company since June 2009.
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Acro Energy Extends Zero Down Promotion with SunRun For California Homeowners Who Want to Go Solar in 2010 Based on Positive Response

This special offer allows qualified California residents to get a solar energy system installed by Acro Energy under the SunRun Power Plan agreement without putting any money down and after an Acro Energy rebate. In addition to the SunRun Power Plan, Acro Energy is offering a $1,000 rebate for customers who choose to buy a solar system directly from Acro Energy once installation is completed.
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Acro Energy Jumps to Fourth Ranked Solar Integrator in December According to California Solar Initiative Data

According to data published by the California Solar Initiative, Acro Energy’s operations in Northern and Southern California, including the November 2009 acquisition of Energy Efficiency Solar, Inc., combined to place Acro Energy as the number four residential solar energy system integrator in the state based on total kilowatts sold during the month.
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Acro Energy Offers California Homeowners Solar Systems for Zero Down in Holiday Promotion with SunRun

Acro Energy Technologies Corp., through its strategic alliance with SunRun, Inc., is offering California homeowners the opportunity to get a solar energy system installed through a new Zero Down Holiday Promotion.
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Acro Energy Signs Third Solar Acquisition at Solar Power International - Oct 28, 2009

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. announced today that it has signed a Stock Purchase Agreement with Energy Efficiency Solar, Inc., a California corporation headquartered in Pomona, Calif. ("EE Solar").
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Acro Energy Names Martin Spake CFO - Sep 10, 2009

Acro Energy Technologies Corp. (TSX Venture: ART) a leading residential solar installation company, has named Martin C. Spake as its chief financial officer, based in the company’s Houston headquarters, effective immediately.
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Acro Energy Announces Los Angeles Area Expansion - 8/17/09

“The acquisition of EE Solar is the first step in Acro Energy’s movement into Southern California.  We believe that EE Solar and Acro Energy will build on each other’s strengths.  This transaction is consistent with Acro Energy’s strategy of acquisition of leading independent solar installation companies, in addition to organic growth,” added Fleming.
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Solar power - Looking for ray of sunshine
Houston Chronicle, May 26, 2009

“Virtually overnight Texas would become the second-largest market for solar behind California,” with a good chance of catching up....
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Solarbuzz Reports World Solar Photovoltaic Market Grew to 5.95 Gigawatts in 2008

World solar photovoltaic (PV) market installations reached a record high of 5.95 gigawatts (GW) in 2008, representing growth of 110% over the previous year. . . .
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Solar Industry’s Long Term Outlook
Seekingalpha.com - May 1, 2009

In the renewable energy sector, Solar is the best placed because it can be installed everywhere . . . Solar Projects are profitable over the long term right on day 1. Banks knows that, companies know that too. So as soon as the credit markets unfreeze, banks will be more then open to finance solar projects. . . .
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Home Green Home: Affordable Energy
New York Times - April 29, 2009

A development in Western Massachusetts features solar powered, tightly sealed and super-insulated homes, which are nearly off the grid and affordable.
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Myths and Facts about Renewable Energy
Washington Post April 29, 2009

Solar does, in fact, work in all 50 states, powering homes, businesses and even military bases. Solar even powers buildings in Alaska.
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Clinton Says U.S. Ready to Lead on Climate Change
New York Times - April 27, 2009

After eight years largely on the sidelines of the international policy debate on climate change, the United States is prepared to lead negotiations toward a new global warming treaty . . .
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Acro Energy Opens Pleasanton Office
April 6, 2009

New office will perform residential solar installations and act as headquarters for Acro’s Commercial Division.