ADVISORY/Pierce College To Launch College's Extensive Green Power Program By Flipping the Switch on New Solar Electric System, Microturbines That Will Save Taxpayers $260,000 Each Year.

Business Editors/Education Writers

ADVISORY...For Thursday (Nov. 20)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

EVENT: Joined by environmental and community leaders and elected
       officials, officials at Pierce College and the Los Angeles
       Community College District (LACCD) will turn on a giant light
       switch to officially begin operating a specially designed solar
       electric parking system and microturbines.

       Pierce College will also detail how it is distinguishing itself
       as an environmental leader through several other innovative
       green power improvements throughout the campus.

DATE: November 20, 2003

TIME: 10 a.m.

LOCATION: Pierce College
          6201 Winnetka Ave.
          Woodland Hills

VISUALS: Press conference will be held under the solar electric
         parking system. Speakers will turn on a giant light switch at
         the close of the press conference. Several oversized posters
         will detail how solar electric systems and microturbines
         work.

BACKGROUND: The new solar electric system and microturbines will
            generate enough kilowatt hours of electricity to power 600
            homes and save taxpayers $260,000 each year. The new
            systems are part of the college's green power program to
            improve energy efficiency and sustainability on campus.
            The improvements are part of the college's 10-year master
            plan to transform the college into a state-of-the-art
            campus to better serve students and community for years to
            come.