ONTILITY Launches Solar Training in Los Angeles, CA

ONTILITY Opens West Coast Office

Houston, Texas - (August 25, 2011) - ONTILITY announces its expansion of operations on the West Coast. The company, an industry leader in solar training, solar product distribution, support services, and turnkey solar EPC solutions, will launch Solar Training classes in Los Angeles, CA by offering a NABCEP PV Installer Certification Exam Preparation course on Sept. 15-16. Concurrently, ONTILITY will also open a West Coast sales office.

Expanding its operations to include California is a logical step for ONTILITY and is a direct response to the continued rapid growth of the solar energy industry nationwide. "We are very excited to be opening a customer support and sales office and offering solar training in California. We bring a unique combination of product and service that the West Coast market needs," said Tom Pash, ONTILITY President and CEO. "The solar industry continues to grow very fast, more than 50% last year, and doesn't show any signs of slowing down." Mr. Pash continued. "Along with that market growth, business and employment opportunities are growing as well. Job growth this year alone is at about 26%, adding 24,000 new jobs."

The consistent solar industry growth in California is supported by the efforts of local utilities, which are constantly developing their incentive programs. LADWP is re-launching its Solar Incentive Program on September 1st, and is more prepared than ever to maximize its incentives pool and provide increased transparency to the system owner. With all of the constant changes in the solar industry, from regulations to incentive programs, there is no better time to take advantage of ONTILITY's Los Angeles Solar Training classes and be on the frontline of industry standards and incentives.

ONTILITY's NABCEP PV Installer Certification Exam Preparation Course helps students pass the highly-coveted North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar PV Installer Exam and is being offered for the first time in Los Angeles in partnership with Advanced Computing Institute at their headquarters on Wilshire Blvd. This intensive two-day workshop, now offered in seven cities across the US, is the solar energy industry's most thorough preparatory class for the NABCEP® Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Certification exam. Students review advanced PV, electrical and safety topics, and discuss test-taking strategies. Cost for the two-day class is $595.
John Berry, ONTILITY's Training Sales Director notes, "ONTILITY Solar Training is a truly comprehensive approach to professional solar training and career development. It's much more than workshops and seminars. ONTILITY Solar Training provides solar energy courses and career paths which are in tune with what the industry and market demand." Following its launch in Los Angeles in September, ONTILTIY Solar Training will offer a full schedule of solar design, installation and sales courses.

ONTILITY's first West Coast sales office will open under the direction of Patrick Clifford, an experienced veteran of the solar energy industry with great knowledge of project coordination, customer service, and the drive to deliver effective solutions to customers. Formerly, Patrick was President/CEO of SDE Solar Inc. where he acquired vast experience in both residential and commercial markets. Mr. Clifford commented, "I am very excited to join ONTILITY and introduce this company to my California clients. ONTILITY, with its world class warehouse and tremendous purchasing power, can meet the needs of the California market. Couple that with the support services and training and you've got the perfect fit for this market."

About North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the "gold standard" for PV and solar thermal installation certification. Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America.

About ONTILITY

ONTILITY is committed to Connecting the Last Mile of the Solar Industry. In just over one year, ONTILITY has grown from a start up to a 80M Solar Distribution, Solar Training and Solar Projects Enablement leader. Learn Solar design & installation through our professional solar training. Buy Solar from our stocking warehouse of superior solar products at competitive prices. Enjoy Solar Business Success with our full range of partner support services including engineering and design consulting, proposal support, sales and marketing programs, technology solutions, due diligence and financial support, lease programs, custom training and project consulting. Team with us on residential, commercial and large scale Solar Solutions. ONTILITY brings you best-in-class solar business and project training, products, support, services and solutions.

• Solar Products - Over 120 Manufacturers / Maintains over 20M in Monthly Inventory
• Solar Training - NABCEP and IREC Training Courses and Certification Programs
• Design Support – End-to-End Design and Engineering Support Services
• Consulting Support – NABCEP Certified Installation Consultants to Support Your Projects
• Financial Support – Financial Solutions for Your Business and Customers
• Rebate Support – Rebate Assistance and Coverage Solutions
• Logistics Support – Remote, Field, Project Site and Rooftop Delivery Solutions
• Marketing Support – Websites, Collateral, Business cards, Co-branding

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