The installation at Whole Foods Market, in fact, is five times the size of the next largest solar installation in Connecticut. When the system is operating at its "peak" capacity, it will generate enough power to light over 1,800 light bulbs, and over the course of one year, the system will provide enough energy to keep each of those light bulbs lit for 1,332 hours, or about 55 days around the clock. Additionally, the clean energy that the system is expected to deliver will enable the avoidance of 65 tons of CO2 emissions each year.

The Whole Foods Market project was launched through the combined effort of three partners. The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund provided a project grant of $516,223 to support over half of the project's cost. The remaining system and project management costs were absorbed by SunEdison, a national solar electricity provider, which will own the equipment for at least ten years and sell "clean power" to Whole Foods during that time period. For Whole Foods Market the SunEdison Solar Servicestm proposition was compelling; not only did the entire system come at no additional capital costs, but it will actually save them operating expenses on their energy bill immediately.

Whole Foods Market is serving as a local clean power advocate, having made the commitment to
purchase all the "green" electricity from SunEdison to fulfill a portion of its energy needs. It has also committed to work with local Connecticut middle and high schools to educate students about solar energy systems and their benefits. Students will be invited to visit the Whole Foods Market site, where they can view the rooftop solar panels and operate a kiosk that will display system data, like energy output.

Lise Dondy, president of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, commented, "With the commitment and creativity of companies like Whole Foods Market and SunEdison, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund has helped install over 600 kilowatts of solar photovoltaic systems in Connecticut, with over 1,000 kilowatts of new systems in the pipeline. Solar energy is making an impact, both as a renewable energy source and as a stimulus for jobs in this state."

Claire Broido Johnson, partner at SunEdison, said, "This installation demonstrates that commercial solar now works in Connecticut. This marks our fourth facility deployment with Whole Foods, and we are delighted to be working with them as a valuable long-term partner. We look forward to installing much more solar with the help of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and our other hosts throughout the state to spread the benefits of affordable, clean solar power."

Jennifer McDonnell, regional green mission specialist of Whole Foods Market, said, "Whole Foods Market is committed to green power, and we are the only Fortune 500 company to offset 100 percent of its power usage in the United States and Canada with renewable energy choices. Green building, energy efficiency and clean energy programs - like the installation of the state's largest PV system - at our Cheshire distribution center, are central to our core values of caring about our communities and being a leader in environmental stewardship."

About the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund was created by the Connecticut General Assembly and is administered by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public organization. CCEF promotes the development and commercialization of clean energy technologies; the creation of clean energy supply; and the demand for electricity from clean, renewable sources in Connecticut in order to strengthen Connecticut's economy, protect community health, improve the environment, and
promote a secure energy supply for the state. CCEF's funding comes from a surcharge on electric ratepayers' utility bills.

About SunEdison
SunEdison delivers solar-generated electricity to commercial, governmental and institutional grid-connected clients at or below current retail rates, making solar a financially viable alternative to utility electricity. In addition to traditional projects in which clients purchase and operate a photovoltaic (PV) system, SunEdison offers full-service solutions whereby clients bypass capital investment and simply pay SunEdison for kilowatt-hours consumed. One such solution, SunEdison's innovative Solar Servicestm model, links tax-advantaged investors with "host" customers who want solar electricity without the responsibility of ownership.

About Whole Foods Market(R)
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com) is the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket and America's first national certified organic grocer. In fiscal year 2005, the company had sales of $4.7 billion and currently has more than 180 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet"(TM) captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Whole Foods Market, Harry's Farmers Market(R), and Fresh & Wild(R) are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Whole Foods Market employs more than 40,000 team members and has been ranked for nine consecutive years as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America by FORTUNE magazine.