Washington, DC (March X, 2003): The World Bank Group has chosen to supply 10% of the electricity usage in its Washington, D.C. offices with Green-e certified renewable energy from two of the leading Mid-Atlantic suppliers. The purchase of environmentally superior renewable energy or "green power" is part of the World Bank's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, and is the largest purchase of certified green power by a financial institution. "This reflects our commitment to local and global environmental protection," says Luis Descaire, Director, General Services Department, World Bank Group.

The World Bank will purchase green power from Pepco Energy Services (PES), which has arranged to purchase enough wind power from Community Energy, Inc. to meet six percent of World Bank's usage, and enough landfill gas/biomass from multiple vendors in the region to meet four percent of World Bank's usage. This large World Bank purchase is from Green-e certified energy offerings that meet strict consumer and environmental protection standards and are independently verified. Green-e certified electricity is generated from eligible renewable resources including: wind farms, photovoltaic solar panels, low impact and small hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass fuels.

"Pepco Energy Services is pleased to be able to help its customers meet their 'green' goals," said Ed Mayberry, president and chief executive officer of Pepco Energy Services. "We felt it was important to provide our customers with assurances that our product meets environmentally friendly standards through the green-e certification program developed by independent organizations like the Center for Resource Solutions." By earning Green-e certification for the energy sold to the World Bank, PES and Community Energy agree to uphold the Green-e Code of Conduct and undergo an annual independent audit to verify that they purchase enough renewable energy to satisfy their customers' demand. "Purchasing certified green power is the most effective, reliable way for consumers like the World Bank to help reduce greenhouse gases and promote the development of renewable energy resources" says Jan Hamrin, Executive Director of the Center for Resource Solutions.

As partners selling the World Bank green power, PES and Community Energy are reducing the environmental impact of the World Bank's operations by decreasing their use of conventional electricity, which represents the United States' largest industrial source of air pollution. "Community Energy applauds World Bank for putting into practice its environmental commitment," said Brent Alderfer, Community Energy, Inc.'s president. "Wind energy requires no fuel and emits no pollution. It's a natural choice for institutions looking to protect public health and natural resources."

About Green-e
Green-e is the nation's first voluntary certification and verification program for renewable electricity products. Since 1997, Green-e has been a nationally recognized, voluntary certification program to help consumers identify superior renewable energy products sold in competitive retail electricity markets, regulated markets, and nationwide through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Certified products may display the Green-e logo, which helps customers easily identify environmentally preferable, renewable-based energy products. To find out which suppliers offer green power products, go to www.green-e.org

About Center for Resource Solutions
Green-e is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), a national nonprofit organization that encourages sustainable growth and promotes the use of renewable energy. To learn more about CRS, visit its website at www.resource-solutions.org