4.02.2008 - 10:00am ET

(CSRwire) PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - April 2, 2008 – Iler Planning Group (IPG), a leader in urban "green master planning" in Florida, announced today a new partnership with Carbonfund.org, one of the country's leading carbon offset organizations. IPG is furthering its commitment to sustainable planning by offsetting its CO2 emissions through the support of Carbonfund.org's renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. Doing so makes IPG the first CarbonFree(TM) urban planning firm in Florida.

IPG is a leader in the development of "green" planning initiatives and environmentally sustainable municipal regulations. Through its work with local communities and municipalities, IPG is at the forefront of community visioning and policy change. By accepting responsibility for its environmental impact, and working to reduce and offset CO2 emissions, IPG continues to demonstrate leadership in the planning community.

As urban areas expand, communities need to preserve open lands and environmentally sensitive areas, and mitigate environmental impacts related to development. IPG develops land preservation strategies and Green Master Plans for communities and municipalities throughout Florida. Green design and carbon neutrality are essential components of sustainable planning, and are used by the most cutting-edge communities to help combat global warming. Through incorporation of Green Design and Carbon Neutral strategies, IPG develops the objectives, policies and regulations required to make its clients leaders in global visioning and sustainable planning.

IPG's support of renewable energy and carbon offsets with Carbonfund.org is a natural extension of the work it does on behalf of its clients. "Iler Planning Group is excited to join the growing number of businesses who have made the decision to offset their CO2 emissions and help fight global warming," said Henry Iler, AICP, President and Principal of IPG. "As municipal planners, we are at the forefront of policy change and we embrace that responsibility by working comprehensively within our communities to reduce greenhouse gases at the local level."

"IPG already understands that future urban development must be sustainable—it's been providing eco-conscious planning services for over 12 years," said Eric Carlson, Executive Director of Carbonfund.org. "Now IPG is taking its green initiatives even further, and we're proud to help IPG go CarbonFree."

About Iler Planning Group

IPG is a locally recognized firm providing planning, community visioning, and urban design services throughout Florida. Established in 1995, IPG is the largest sole planning firm in South Florida, and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens. At the core of IPG's success has been a dedication to feasible and successful planning; a desire to improve communities; and a commitment to protecting the planet and the environment. For more information please visit www.ipgplan.com.

About Carbonfund.org

Carbonfund.org is one of the country's leading carbon reduction and offset organizations, making it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce their climate impact. Carbon offsets enable individuals and businesses to reduce carbon dioxide emissions they are responsible for in their everyday lives by supporting high-quality verified renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. Carbonfund.org works with over 600 corporate and non-profit partners including Discovery, Allstate, Volkswagen, Dell, Orbitz, Environmental Defense, and Lancôme.

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Henry B. Iler, AICP, President and Principal
Iler Planning Group
Harbour Point Plaza
11000 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite 206
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.ipgplan.com - 561 626 7067 | 561 626 5292 fax

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