ADVISORY/First Utilities Gain National Recognition for Green Energy Programs.

News & Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...Wednesday (April 19)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

                    Utility Green Pricing Programs
                 Meet or Beat National Environmental
                  and Consumer Protection Standards

Who:    Center for Resource Solutions
        Renew Wisconsin
        Southern Clean Energy Alliance
        Wisconsin Electric
        Tennessee Valley Authority


What:   National Announcement of Green Pricing Accreditation
        LUNCH PROVIDED

      The Center for Resource Solutions along with other environmental
and consumer advocates will announce utility programs that have
received accreditation for meeting stringent national standards for
green electricity. Tennessee Valley Authority, Wisconsin Electric and
Madison Gas & Electric show how consumer choice of energy can make a
difference for the environment in emerging green choice power markets.

When:   Wednesday, April 19
        12:15 LUNCH BEGINS
        12:30-1:00 Speakers and Roll-out event

Where:  National Press Club
        529 14th St. NW (Murrow Room) Washington, D.C.

      About CRS: The Green Pricing Accreditation Initiative is supported
by the Energy Foundation and administered by the Center for Resource
Solutions, a non-profit organization dedicated to building human
capacity and institutions for energy, economic and environmental
sustainability. Based in San Francisco's Presidio, CRS administers
national and international programs that preserve and protect the
environment through the design of innovative strategies and increased
utilization of sustainable technologies. Dr. Jan Hamrin founded CRS
and serves as the Executive Director. More information is at
www.resource-solutions.org.