The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced that its new DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle received a GLOBE Foundation award for "Environmental Excellence in Emerging Technology." The GLOBE Awards are presented annually to extraordinary companies and industry groups who have managed to balance competitive business strategies and sustainable development. The award was presented on March 23rd in Vancouver, Canada, on the eve of GLOBE 2010, the largest and longest-running international conference and tradeshow dedicated to the business of the environment.

Dow is bringing the power of chemistry to the GLOBE 2010 conference and showcasing its suite of smart solutions, new innovations, operational best practices, partnerships and expertise. Dow's solutions for today and innovations for tomorrow include technologies and advanced materials aimed at solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from energy and climate change to water, food, health, housing and infrastructure.

About POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles
Unveiled in 2009, the DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle installs and performs like a standard asphalt shingle while harnessing the power of the sun to offset a portion of a home's energy usage. Dow's Solar Solutions (DSS) technology uses a cost-effective and durable PV material called CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide). The unique product design has similar reveal, weight, and installation practices as an asphalt shingle and also generates electricity. Electrical circuitry is integrated into each shingle and the shingles are connected by wireless plug-style connectors. The technology blends form and function, aesthetics and performance into a solar solution that is accessible and affordable for homeowners.

The DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle was named one of the "50 Best Inventions of 2009" by Time magazine, and is expected to be available in 2011.

In addition to its sustainable and award-winning product solutions at GLOBE, a host of Dow business and technology leaders are attending the conference and sharing their expertise in carbon capture, eco-building and water management issues. Dow experts scheduled to participate in GLOBE panel discussions throughout the conference include:

Members of the media interested in learning more about Dow's participation at GLOBE and sustainable products and solutions are invited to visit Dow's trade floor booth #601 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building or contact GolinHarris to schedule a briefing.

For more information on the GLOBE 2010 visit: http://www.globe2010.com.

To learn more about Dow's 2015 Sustainability Goals or to track the company's progress visit: http://www.dow.com/commitments/sustain.htm.

About The Dow Chemical Company
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2009, Dow had annual sales of $45 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 214 sites in 37 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

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With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.