The story
Founded by John Schaeffer in 1978.1
Private company
Real Goods
Logo: http://realgoods.com, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
Defunct American retail and wholesale e-commerce solar energy company
Real Goods Trading Corporation (commonly referred to as Real Goods) was an American retail and wholesale e-commerce business located in Ukiah, California, that sold solar power and renewable energy systems and resources for people interested in living off the grid or with a low environmental impact. The company was acquired by AltE Store in 2019, which became part of California based GigaWatt Inc.2 It was founded by John Schaeffer.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1978Founded1
- Websitewww.realgoods.com
- Legal formcorporation1
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Real Goods Trading Corporation (commonly referred to as Real Goods) was an American retail and wholesale e-commerce business located in Ukiah, California, that sold solar power and renewable energy systems and resources for people interested in living off the grid or with a low environmental impact. The company was acquired by AltE Store in 2019, which became part of California based GigaWatt Inc.2
Leadership
Who has led Real Goods, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohn Schaeffer1
Timeline
- 1978Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.realgoods.com1
- WikipediaReal Goods
- WikidataQ25303123
Sources
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- 1WikidataReal Goods on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaReal Goods on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsReal Goods logo by http://realgoods.com, Non-free logo