News Release

April 30, 2012 09:00 AM Eastern Time

DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles Awarded Gold for Best New Product by Edison Awards

Dow Solar Recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 26 in New York City

MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle was awarded Gold for Best New Product by the internationally-renowned 2012 Edison Awards™. Made in the USA and backed by a 20 year warranty from The Dow Chemical Company, the POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle is a revolutionary new roofing solution that combines the performance and protection of a conventional asphalt roof with an integrated photovoltaic system that powers the home and saves the homeowner money. It is designed to install, look and function in a way that has never been done before, and has received seven performance and safety certifications ensuring its performance as both a roofing and solar product.

The ballot of nominees for the Edison Awards was judged by approximately 3,000 senior business executives and academics from across the nation whose votes acknowledge the POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle’s success in meeting the award criteria of Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact. The Panel includes members of the prestigious Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), which has been partnered with the Edison Awards since 2009.

Winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were announced April 26, 2012 at the Edison Awards Annual Gala, held in the historic ballroom of New York’s famed Capitale.

“More than any other year, this year's slate of award winners demonstrate the enormous value of teamwork, experimentation, consumer focus and market awareness,” said Tom Stat, Chairman of the Edison Awards’ Steering Committee. “It’s exciting to see companies like The Dow Chemical Company continuing Thomas Edison’s legacy of challenging conventional thinking.”

“Thomas Edison was a strong proponent of solar power, and in 1931 he said— ‘I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!’” said Dan Pezolt, Dow Solar Marketing Director. “We certainly agree with Mr. Edison, and are honored that our POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles won Gold for Best New Product with an award that bears his name.”

Dow Solar has announced product availability for homeowners in Colorado, northern California and central Texas through their authorized dealer network and with DR Horton’s Spring Mesa Community in Arvada, Colorado. Additional markets will be opened later in 2012 as more product becomes available.

The 2012 Edison Awards are sponsored by Nielsen, Discovery Communications, Science Channel, USA Today, CSRware, and applepeak. For more information about the Edison Awards and a list of past winners, visit www.edisonawards.com, and about DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles visit www.dowsolar.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/DowSolar),Twitter (@DowSolar) and via YouTube.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology 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 2011, Dow had annual sales of $60 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 197 sites in 36 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.

About Dow™ POWERHOUSE™

The DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle is a first-of-its kind product, designed to combine the benefits of solar technology with the durability and performance of traditional roofing materials. POWERHOUSE™ has been developed to introduce solar technology to a new generation of homeowners by providing an unprecedented integrated roof appearance and simplified installation. It combines a roofing shingle with a solar cell, enabling the DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle to be installed by a roofer along with standard asphalt roofing materials. This makes the DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle an easy choice for homeowners looking for a residential solar solution that is easy to install and aesthetically pleasing. Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products from Dow Solar are one of the many innovations from Dow establishing the Company on the forefront of alternative energy solutions and expanding Dow's commitment to using chemistry to solve the world's energy challenges. More information about Dow Solar can be found at www.dowsolar.com. Homeowners and building professionals can also follow Dow Solar on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DowSolar) and Twitter (@DowSolar) or via YouTube.