Nevada Governor Signs Revised Solar Bill

Merging of key solar industry legislation creates a unified path
forward for consumer protection and fair value net metering rates

RENO, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sunworks,
Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW), a leading provider of solar power solutions for
agriculture, commercial, industrial (ACI), and residential markets,
praised the signing of Nevada Assembly Bill 405 (AB405) by Governor
Brian Sandoval.

The new AB405 includes a “Solar Bill of Rights” provision, which
reinstates net metering with a new system that uses a tiered approach
for calculating the export rate of electricity based on the overall
penetration of rooftop solar installations throughout the state. The
bill restores net metering rates starting at 95% of the full retail rate
for excess electricity produced by consumers.

The inclusion of a net metering solution is considered a victory for
rooftop solar businesses which have experienced economic uncertainty for
the last two years due to a combination of policy changes and reductions
in net metering rates by the Public Utilities Commission. The changes,
which took effect in 2015, virtually ended net metering programs in
Nevada and resulted in heavy job losses for those in the solar industry.
With the passage of the modified AB405, rooftop owners will return to
the existing rate classes of all other consumers, thereby protecting
them from discriminatory rates, charges, and fees.

AB405 protects consumers from inaccurate public utility rates, minimum
warranty requirements, and other contractual disclosure terms. The bill
is intended to enhance consumers’ understanding of variables in their
investment options and make clearer comparisons between products.

Sunworks noted that it is already in compliance with all of the
legislation’s terms for consumer protection and transparency in Nevada.
In addition, Sunworks is currently restructuring its proposal process to
reflect the modified net metering structure.

Sunworks Regional Vice President of Sales, Casey Coffman, said, “We’re
pleased with the passage of the revised bill. We believe the bill
provides greater transparency for consumers and businesses and will
enhance Nevada’s solar industry through a sensible rate structure and
will lead to accelerated growth in solar-related jobs.”

Travis Miller, Director of The Great Basin Solar Coalition, is part of
an alliance of stakeholders from Northern Nevada who represent the
state’s solar industry. Mr. Miller said, “Consumers are now effectively
grandfathered into the rate structure they originally enrolled into for
the life of their system. In conjunction with ensuring consumer
disclosures, this bill creates the stability required for Nevadans to
make educated investments in clean energy solutions.”

About Sunworks

Founded in 1983, Sunworks, Inc. is a premier provider of solar power
solutions. We are committed to quality business practices that exceed
industry standards and uphold our ideals of ethics and safety.

Today, Sunworks continues to grow its presence, expanding nationally
with regional and local offices. We strive to consistently deliver high
quality, performance oriented solutions for customers in a wide range of
industries including agriculture, commercial and industrial, federal,
public works, utility, and residential. Our dedication to excellence is
reflected in our 25-year warranty, a benchmark that we standby to
support our customers above and beyond their expectations.

Sunworks’ diverse, seasoned workforce includes distinguished veterans
who are devoted to providing the very best customer experience. All of
our employees uphold our company’s guiding principles each day.

About The Great Basin Solar Coalition

The Great Basin Solar Coalition (GBSC) is the voice for promoting clean,
renewable energy in Northern Nevada. We believe in a viable future for
solar power and the benefits derived from it for our local communities.
Through education and awareness, GBSC works to protect the rights of
Nevada ratepayers, achieving fair and equitable net metering
arrangements backed by real transparency. We’re leading the way for
Nevadans, encouraging the use of clean energy generation while helping
to stimulate economic growth. GBSC is an advocate for solar power on
every front, from local to federal government. We stand united in
fighting for solar rights, positioning Nevada for a clean energy future.

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Contacts

Sunworks, Inc.
Rita Edwards, 916-409-6900
Director of
Marketing
[email protected]
or
Travis
Miller, 775-722-0893
Board Member, The Great Basin Solar
Coalition
Project Manager
[email protected]
or
Casey
Coffman, 775-473-2931
Regional Vice President
[email protected]