LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2006--On October 16th the town council of the Town of Los Gatos presented Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB:AKNS) and Barry Cinnamon, its chief executive officer and president, with special appreciation, commendation and thanks for outstanding contributions to the community. Akeena Solar is a leading designer and installer of solar power systems serving residential and small commercial markets nationwide.

The town council cited Akeena Solar, which was founded in 2001 and became a publicly traded company in August 2006, for its commitment to producing clean electricity directly from the sun, which provides many benefits to the environment and economy. Additionally, the commendation noted Cinnamon "brings recognition to the Los Gatos business community by being a leader in the effort to increase the presence of solar power technology in residential and commercial developments."

Cinnamon stated, "Akeena and I thank the Town of Los Gatos for its acknowledgement. We realize solar electricity and the solar panels on rooftops themselves have been increasing in popularity. As such, Akeena has taken measures to improve solar panel aesthetics. This award demonstrates market acceptance is increasing, and the public appreciates the environmental and economic savings our company can deliver to the community."

"We intend to further these benefits to society as we expand into new regions and develop new technology. Just last month, Akeena opened an office in Fresno, CA. Additionally, we have patent-pending technology intended to increase savings and aesthetic appeal that we hope to bring to market in about three years," added Cinnamon.

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 integrators of residential and small commercial solar power systems in the United States, serving customers directly in California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit Akeena Solar's website at www.akeena.net.

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Akeena Solar is one of the largest national installers of solar power systems. We install turn-key solar power systems for residential and commercial customers and we take pride in every job we do. Akeena Solar is traded on the OTCBB as AKNS.OB.

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