2003 PLMA Demand Response Program Awards.

Business Editors

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2003

The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) today announced an awards program for the best demand response programs offered in the past year. Nominations must be submitted by November 30, 2003. The award winners will be announced by January 31, 2004.

Blackouts, shortages, price spikes and more have been big news in the past few years. PLMA was formed as an alliance of organizations of suppliers of electricity, load shedding systems manufacturers, consultants, research groups and trade associations to promote the concepts and technologies of reducing demand for electricity in response to pricing signals in the marketplace.

"There are a lot of innovative and creative load reduction programs being operated this year," remarked Elliot Boardman, Executive Director of PLMA. "This is a way to recognize and highlight the best programs."

The awards will be given based on the following criteria:

-- Results (the value of demand or energy reductions during peak

periods);

-- Customer satisfaction;

-- Program clarity, flexibility and ease of participation;

-- Program management;

-- Customer education;

-- Innovative use of demand response and/or communication

technology;

-- Management of program and/or customer performance information;

-- Cost effectiveness;

-- Long-term viability

The entry form can be obtained from the PLMA web site at http://www.peaklma.com/files/public/nomination.htm

For further information, contact Elliot Boardman at [phone] or [e-mail]