September 1, 2007 (San Rafael, CA) Marin Solar is pleased to announce that it has been awarded certification by the Marin Green Business Program for its efforts in reducing operating impacts on Marin’s and the planet’s environment.

The Bay Area Green Business Program, which has certified over 210 businesses in Marin County and over 1,000 in the Bay Area, recognizes businesses that comply with all environmental regulations and conserve energy, water and other materials, reduce waste and prevent pollution. “These businesses help protect valuable natural resources by doing the right thing as part of their everyday business operations,” said Dana Armanino, Marin Green Business Program Coordinator. “We encourage all certified businesses to proudly display the Green Business logo so that customers can ‘close the loop’ by shopping ‘green’,” said Armanino.

Roy Phillips, founder and president of Marin Solar, adds, “Our commitment to the earth and its resources drives my passion for what I do on a daily basis. It means a great deal to me to be in a business that provides renewable energy, and it’s only fitting that we follow this commitment in everything we do. Everybody at Marin Solar is devoted to this vision of a cleaner, healthier planet.”

Marin Solar qualified after a detailed review of its energy, water, solid waste and recycling practices by the staff of the County of Marin’s Green Business Program. For more information on the Marin and Bay Area Green Business Programs, visit www.maringreenbusiness.org.

About Marin Solar
Marin Solar is one of the premier full-service solar contractors in Northern California. A full-service team of solar experts specializes in all phases of the solar process for residential and commercial properties. Marin Solar was founded in 2002 by Roy Phillips, a General Contractor with 25 years experience building high-end residential projects. Roy was sold on the concept of solar after having the opportunity to install several systems in the course of his work, and the results fired his imagination and passion. Since 2002, Marin Solar has grown exponentially, going from a lean two-person crew to a team of experienced Energy Consultants, Designers, Electricians, Engineers, and Installation crews. Roy Phillips also influences solar policy at the state level as a Director of CAL-SEIA (California Solar Energy Industries Association).  For more information, visit www.marinsolar.com.