PHELAN, Calif., Feb. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akeena Solar (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced its award-winning Andalay solar system will be featured on the first-ever green edition of the Emmy Award-winning hit reality TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," to be aired in April. The program recently began filming in San Bernardino County.
"We leapt at the opportunity to participate in this project and help provide this family with a brighter future," said Jose Tengco, Akeena Solar spokesperson. "Our 5 kW Andalay solar system will continue to give back to this family and the community for the next 30 years, drastically decreasing their electricity bills and carbon footprint. Akeena Solar was founded eight years ago on the principle that producing clean electricity from the sun is the right thing to do for the environment. In the past eight years we've worked with a broad range of environmental organizations, industry coalitions and groups of elected officials to make going solar easier for homeowners, and now we're excited to participate in a program whose mission reflects our own."
Joining Ty Pennington, the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" designers and Akeena Solar's team of installers on set is Linda Panitz, the winner of an Akeena-sponsored contest that awarded one lucky solar enthusiast with a trip to San Bernardino County to see the Andalay system installed. Linda won the contest with an essay submission describing her commitment to her community and her tireless efforts to spread the word about the benefits of going solar. Throughout the filming, Linda will reflect on her experiences on set through a series of blog postings, including one on the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" website.
About Akeena Solar, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the largest national installers of residential and commercial solar power systems in the United States. The company's new integrated solar panel system, Andalay, is the only solar panel system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding. Andalay panels offer unprecedented reliability, performance and beautiful design. For more information, visit Akeena Solar's website: www.akeena.com.
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About Extreme Home Makeover
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 6th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Anthony Dominici is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA. The show airs on Sundays (8:00-9:00 EST), on the ABC Television Network.
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