July 31, 2018
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

Via Electronic Mail
Andrew Staples
5411 Linda Vista Road #18
San Diego, CA 92110
asaples@solarcity.com
astaples77@gmail.com
RE: Conclusions of Investigation
Dear Andrew:
SolarCity thanks you for bringing to our attention your concerns. We appreciate that you have raised these
matters with us. As you know, the Company has a firm policy prohibiting conduct that contributes to an
uncomfortable or inappropriate work environment. All such complaints are therefore taken seriously. If
the Company determines in good faith that inappropriate conduct has occurred, then the Company will take
effective remedial action commensurate with the severity of the offense; appropriate preventive action also
will be taken.
In addition, SolarCity takes seriously the right of employees to bring concerns forward for investigation,
without fear of retaliation or reprisal. Retaliation against any employee for raising a concern in good faith,
or for participating in an investigation, is prohibited; individuals who undertake such retaliation are subject
to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Similarly, any interference, intimidation or
retaliation directed toward at any individual who has made a complaint in good faith, or who has cooperated
with the investigation, is prohibited.
As a result of your complaint, we conducted an investigation, which includes interviews with you and
others, as well as various evidence. The Company considers its investigation closed. Should additional or
new information become known or available, the Company reserves its right to re-open its investigation.
While we are unable to share specific details with you, we are confirming the following findings:
- There is no evidence that you were improperly denied business cards, laptop bags, or access to the
office printer;
- Although your claim that Susan Beckum twice texted you a photo of Erin in her underwear and
Susan referred to Erin as “pipes and panties” was substantiated, the investigation uncovered that in
this timeframe and prior to your falling out with Susan, you and Susan exchanged numerous
sexually suggestive or explicit texts on your personal cell phones;
- As for your claim about expense reports and mileage, our investigation confirmed that these
expenses were legitimate and verified; and
- As for your allegation that a co-worker falsified information in order to log a CW, we verified there
was indeed a valid contract signed by the customer.
In addition, you confirmed that the matters about which you complained are not ongoing and that you have
noticed a significant improvement.
The investigation revealed a couple of areas of concern. All communications including those on a personal
phone you use for work purposes must comply with our policies, including our Non-Harassment and BYOD
policies which are available on The Grid.
Again, we thank you for raising these concerns as well as giving SolarCity a chance to demonstrate its
strong commitment to maintaining an appropriate workplace where it is safe and acceptable for employees

 to raise concerns in good faith. Feedback from our employees provides an opportunity to improve
communication, understanding, and processes. SolarCity takes seriously the right of employees to bring
concerns forward for investigation, without fear of retaliation or reprisal. Retaliation against any employee
for raising a concern in good faith, or for participating in an investigation, is prohibited; individuals who
undertake such retaliation are subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal. Please
contact me, or any other member of Human Resources, immediately, if ever you have a concern of
retaliation.
Should I be of further assistance to you now or in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Schwein
Associate HRBP
SolarCity