Business Leaders Converge in Atlanta to Discuss Critical Energy & Sustainability Issues

Business Wire, July 17, 2007

ATLANTA -- The 30th Anniversary World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in cooperation with U.S. EPA Energy Star is bringing together the Nation's foremost business and government leaders to address policy and technology opportunities for green energy and corporate sustainability. Held August 15-17, 2007 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, this three (3) day event is the nation's largest annual forum on energy efficiency, renewable energy, power and green energy trends.

Starting on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 the opening ceremonies will include three keynote addresses, starting with Dr. Paolo Bertoldi, Program Manager for the European Commission, will present a speech on New Developments in Europe for Sustainability and Carbon Reduction / Carbon Trading. Dr. Get Moy, Director, Installations Requirements & Management, U.S. Department of Defense, will address Sustainability Issues for DoD, and Mr. Leonard Haynes, Executive Vice President of Southern Company will speak on Southern Company's Vision for Green Energy and Sustainability.

On Friday, August 17, Mr. Jason Hammer, Energy Advisor with Exxon Mobil Corporation will present a keynote address at the keynote luncheon on the Global Energy Outlook.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring a special section of the exposition entitled GreenStreet. Here, corporate and government energy leaders can find solutions for making their organization more energy efficient, implement sustainable technologies & strategies, and be a green leader for economic growth. Visionary companies sending their corporate energy teams to the event include: Ford (NYSE: F), GM (NYSE: GM), Merck (NYSE: MRK), Heinz (NYSE: HNZ), Florida Power & Light (NYSE: FPL), Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), Mittal Steel (NYSE:MT), Chrysler (NYSE: DCX), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), Toyota (NYSE: TM) just to name a few. In addition, the conference sessions contain a powerhouse line-up of industry speakers ready to share their knowledge base, success stories and strategies for the future with fellow industry professionals.

For more information on this exciting event, please go to, www.energycongress.com, or to register for the event, VIP Media Registration. For more information on the Association of Energy Engineers visit, www.aeecenter.org.