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May 26, 2008 - CGE Appoints Greg Krantz as Director of Client Relations

May 28, 2008 - CGE Solutions Inc. is Recognized with a 2008 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award

June 3, 2008 - CGE Selected LEED for Home Provider


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 05/26/2008

CGE Solutions Inc. Appoints Greg Krantz Director of Client Relations

Ashburn, VA, May 26, 2008 – CGE Solutions Inc. today announced that Greg Krantz has joined the company as Director of Client Relations.

Krantz will assume responsibility for generating and maintaining relationships with LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR homebuilders, marketing the company’s energy audit services and expanding the company’s air sealing and insulation division.

“We are pleased to have Greg as part of our team,” said Curtis O’Neal, senior vice president. “With his past experience and track record, he brings a lot to our organization and he will have a significant impact as we continue to grow.”

Krantz has more than 10 years of experience in the homebuilding industry and more than 12 years of experience in sales, marketing and market research. Before joining CGE Krantz was the Marketing Manager for WCI Communities, Inc.’s Mid-Atlantic division.

Krantz is also a certified HERS Rater, providing the knowledge needed to interact with clients in answering questions and determining their needs.

“I am excited to be working in a growing company with a great group of people,” Krantz said. “CGE has positioned itself to take advantage of opportunities as the industry grows and I am pleased to be a part of its success.”

About CGE Solutions Inc.

CGE Solutions provides a variety of professional services in residential and commercial building science consulting. These services include Home Energy Audits, Residential Air Sealing/Insulation, Building Performance/Science Consulting, Energy Star Home Ratings, LEED for Homes, New Home Quality Assurance Testing and Building Science Training.

CGE Solutions is a subsidiary of NSpects Technologies Inc. Our core staff has over 42 years of combined experience in building science, construction, weatherization (air sealing/insulation) and energy efficiency. CGE's technicians are highly trained individuals that bring their experience and training to help solve our customer's needs. We have networked with industry leaders to bring additional experience and knowledge to help our customers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 05/28/2008

CGE SOLUTIONS INC. IS RECOGNIZED WITH A 2008 ENERGY STAR® LEADERSHIP IN HOUSING AWARD

CGE Solutions Inc. earns award for verifying new homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency

Ashburn, Va., 5/28/08 – CGE Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2008 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution that our organization has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by verifying more than 1,000 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $759,900 on utility bills each year.

The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR qualified homes are the equivalent of:

Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by EPA. ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of energy-efficient features, such as effective insulation, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment, and ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and appliances.

ENERGY STAR is growing strong in the residential new construction market. In 2007, over 120,000 new homes were constructed to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines, bringing the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified homes to almost 840,000. Owners of these homes are saving more than $200 million annually on their utility bills.

According to Sam Rashkin, National Director of ENERGY STAR for Homes, "EI\IERGY STAR qualified homes are better homes that cost less to own, protect our environment, reduce our reliance on imported energy, and improve our economy. Leadership in Housing award recipients are making a meaningful difference at this critical time in our country's history."

About CGE Solutions Inc.

CGE Solutions provides a variety of professional services in residential and commercial building science consulting. These services include Home Energy Audits, Residential Air Sealing/Insulation, Building Performance/Science Consulting, Energy Star Home Ratings, LEED for Homes, New Home Quality Assurance Testing and Building Science Training.

CGE Solutions is a subsidiary of NSpects Technologies Inc. Our core staff has over 42 years of combined experience in building science, construction, weatherization (air sealing/insulation) and energy efficiency. CGE's technicians are highly trained individuals that bring their experience and training to help solve our customer's needs. We have networked with industry leaders to bring additional experience and knowledge to help our customers.

About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 06/03/2008

CGE Solutions, Inc. - Selected by U.S. Green Building Council to Serve the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Green Home Construction Market

June 3, 2008 (Ashburn, VA)– Virginia-based CGE Solutions, Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to serve the local market as a LEED for Homes Provider. LEED for Homes is national third-party certification system for energy efficient, healthy, green homes. LEED for Homes Providers are selected by USGBC based on their demonstrated experience and expertise in green homebuilding as well as their commitment to their local community. Providers are responsible for serving as a resource for builders and for overseeing qualified green home raters who complete the onsite inspections required for certification under LEED.

“We are thrilled to be able to serve the Metro D.C. area builders as they further develop the practice of green design and construction,” said Curtis O’Neal, Vice President of CGE Solutions. “CGE Solutions is poised to provide locally based technical, marketing and verification support services to builders along with third-party verification services, including both on-site inspections and performance testing necessary for LEED certification.”

LEED for Homes was developed and is administered by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification provides third-party assurance to homebuyers that their home complies with rigorous technical requirements for energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, non-toxic materials, and environmental performance. Typical green home features include high efficiency heating and cooling systems and windows; nontoxic paints and adhesives; recycled and renewable building materials; and drought-resistant landscaping that does not require irrigation.

Lower insurance rates, advantageous financing, and government incentives may be available for LEED-certified homes.

About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is a nonprofit membership organization whose vision is a sustainable built environment within a generation. Its membership includes corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. Since UGSBC’s founding in 1993, the Council has grown to more than 14,000 member companies and organizations, a comprehensive family of LEED® green building rating systems, an expansive educational offering, the industry’s popular Greenbuild International Conference and Expo (www.greenbuildexpo.org), and a network of 72 local chapters, affiliates, and organizing groups. For more information, visit www.usgbc.org.

About LEED® for Homes
LEED® for Homes is a third-party certification system for high-performance green homes. Developed and administered by USGBC, LEED for Homes awards points to projects in seven categories of environmental performance: Location & Linkages, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy & Atmosphere, Homeowner Awareness, and Innovation and Design. To date, more than 540 homes have been LEED-certified, and over 13,000 have been registered and are under development. For more information, visit www.thegreenhomeguide.org.

 
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