CONNECTICUT COLLEGE STUDENTS JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY

San Francisco, CA - April 10, 2006 - To collectively make large positive change, Connecticut College and its students committed to purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) from 3 Phases Energy to support wind energy equal to approximately 50% of the college's annual electricity consumption.

The purchase of 7.5 million kilowatt hours of RECs originated from a student-led initiative where each student pays $25 per year surcharge to support the production of renewable energy. The Green-eŽ certified wind RECs support the growth of new wind farms and prevent the release of over 10 million pounds of greenhouse gasses from entering the atmosphere. This has an equivalent environmental benefit to removing 978 cars from U.S. roadways or planting 1,281 acres of trees.

Connecticut College's commitment to wind energy highlights a growing trend on campuses nationwide for supporting clean, sustainable energy resources. These initiatives are commonly lead by students who believe that their schools and student bodies should be an example for other schools, as well as other businesses and individuals, to follow. 3 Phases Energy also provides RECs to Northwestern University and Tufts University.

"Connecticut College has been a national leader in the field of renewable energy for the last three years," said Steve McDougal, Senior Manager of Business Development. "3 Phases Energy is thrilled to be partnering with the College to build awareness for renewable energy that ultimately helps to build new wind farms across the country."

The support of renewable energy is part of the College's big picture efforts to become more environmentally sustainable. Through energy efficiency programs and student outreach, it has made significant reductions to its overall electricity consumption and saved thousands of dollars.

While the college is purchasing wind energy credits to offset its electricity usage, its faculty, staff and students are working hard to reduce their electricity usage.

"Our purchase of renewable energy certificates reaffirms the College's commitment to be a model for environmental sustainability," said Connecticut College Vice President for Administration, Ulysses Hammond.

About Connecticut College
Ranked among the most selective private liberal arts colleges in the nation, Connecticut College enrolls 1,900 men and women from 42 states and 41 countries. The college is known for putting the liberal arts into action through interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. Founded in 1911, the college operates under an 84-year-old honor code. The college is located at 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, about two hours by car from Boston and New York. The 750-acre campus is an arboretum overlooking Long Island Sound. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.

About 3 Phases Energy
3 Phases Energy, a national renewable energy marketing and development company, is committed to promoting and implementing renewable energy options for businesses, utilities, governments, institutions, and individuals through green pricing support services for utilities, direct access, retail and wholesale sales of Green Certificates, and onsite efficiency and solar photovoltaic installation. In 2005, 3 Phases Energy was recognized as the U.S. EPA/DOE Renewable Energy Technology Supplier of the Year. For more information, visit www.3phases.com.