ATLANTA, GA - April 30, 2007 "“ Germany-based 3C Group and U.S.-based Sterling Planet, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to offer multinational companies comprehensive and innovative approaches to environmental protection and sustainability. 3C and Sterling Planet have teamed to meet the needs of enterprises seeking to meet both mandatory and voluntary corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and make their business operations, products and services climate neutral.

Sterling Planet, the leading U.S. retail provider of clean renewable energy, entered the partnership with 3C Group as part of an overall strategy to enhance customized climate change solutions for global enterprises. For its part, 3C Group intends to build on its already strong global carbon market position by partnering with Sterling Planet. In order to better serve their clients in the U.S., 3C Group recently launched 3C The Carbon Credit Company, LLC - a wholly owned subsidiary with offices in Washington, D.C.

Together, 3C Group and Sterling Planet will leverage their combined market positions and expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency and GHG reduction projects to provide high quality, turnkey products and services to support long-term comprehensive climate change strategies.

"The demand for carbon neutral business solutions is growing at an unprecedented, rapid pace," says Mel Jones, Sterling Planet President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our clients are turning to us for a one-stop solution that will make their businesses carbon neutral. Multinational businesses are particularly intent on identifying an umbrella solution that will address all their diverse environmental and sustainability goals at all their many locations around the globe. Now, with support from 3C, Sterling Planet is well equipped to do just that."

"Carbon offsets are a critical component of any climate change strategy and they require the attention they deserve within a wider spectrum of climate risk mitigation. Companies want to be assured that their climate initiatives can stand up to any critics' scrutiny. The current primarily voluntary U.S. GHG market lacks needed standards that help to reduce uncertainties. As a global market leader, 3C ensures that high quality criteria for our projects are met resulting in real, permanent and verifiable GHG emission reductions that can be counted against any given GHG footprint," says Bjoern D. Fischer, Managing Director of 3C The Carbon Credit Company, LLC.

"In partnership with Sterling Planet, we provide clients flexible climate change solutions that are based on their respective needs, helping them to achieve their GHG emission reduction goals in the most efficient and effective way possible," added Fischer.

About Sterling Planet: Sterling Planet is the leading U.S. retail provider of solar, wind and other clean, renewable energy through direct sales and electric utility partnerships. Sales to date have created environmental benefits comparable taking more than 1 billion cars off U.S. roads for a year. Founded in 2000, Sterling Planet was the first company to offer RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) to every U.S. home and business as a way to support sustainable energy production that benefits the environment, the economy and society in general. Today, Sterling Planet also markets White Tagâ„¢ Energy Efficiency Certificates and has 507 large commercial and industrial clients nationwide, including 41 utility partners in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and elsewhere. The company also aims to emerge as the world's leading provider of the full range of climate neutral solutions to businesses and organizations worldwide. www.sterlingplanet.com.

About 3C Group: As one of the leading Carbon Asset Management firms in Europe, 3C originates and procures carbon credits from CDM and JI projects around the world. 3C Group draws upon an extensive international network of project developers, financial institutions, technology providers and emission reduction experts. 3C Consulting's Carbon Investment Advisory offers fund managers comprehensive expertise on Carbon Funds and project based Kyoto-mechanisms. In terms of offset volumes, 3C Consulting is the world's leading company for climate neutrality services. 3C Markets provides consulting services to the industry regarding emission trading and hedging strategies, especially for the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.

Sterling Planet

Sterling Planet

Sterling Planet is the nation's leading retail provider of solar, wind and other types of clean, renewable energy through direct sales and electric utility partnerships. As of early 2007, Sterling Planet Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) sales have created environmental benefits comparable to taking nearly 1 billion cars off U.S. roads for a year. Founded in 2000, Sterling Planet was the first company to offer RECs to every U.S. home and business as a way to support sustainable energy production that benefits the environment, the economy and society in general. In 2006, Sterling Planet pioneered the U.S. market for White Tagâ„¢ Energy Efficiency Certificates. The Atlanta-based company has 461 large commercial and industrial clients nationwide, including 40 utility partners in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and elsewhere. The company is also exploring emerging clean energy markets and maintaining a focus on businesses, universities, government clients and other companies seeking LEED credits for green building certification.

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