Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced today that Codero, Inc., a dedicated and managed web hosting company based in Overland Park, KS, has joined Green-e®® Marketplace by purchasing enough Green-e Energy Certified renewable energy to meet 100% of the annual electricity needs for its entire operations. The company purchased 12,600 MWh of Green-e Energy Certified renewable energy certificates from EcoElectrons, a renewable energy marketer. By participating in Green-e Marketplace, Codero can now display the Green--e logo to inform its customers of its renewable energy commitment.

"As a web hosting company, Codero's purchase of certified renewable energy for its data center energy usage is a major step towards reducing its overall environmental footprint. We're very pleased to have Codero join Green-e Marketplace and demonstrate its leadership and commitment to renewable energy," said Orrin Cook, manager of Green-e Marketplace. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. data centers used approximately 61 million MWh of electricity in 2006, accounting for about 1.5% of all U.S. electricity consumption. Codero can now display the Green-e logo, the national symbol for renewable energy excellence, to help consumers identify the company as an environmental leader.

"Greening our dedicated server and managed hosting operations is not only good for the environment, it's good for our customers, too," said Phil Spencer, CEO of Codero. "Our Green with Codero Initiative signifies our commitment to making smarter energy choices and allows our customers to move their businesses in a more environmentally sustainable direction."

Codero, Inc. joins a growing list of companies and organizations taking real action to reduce the impact of their energy use. Electricity generated from renewable sources results in less environmental waste and pollution and displaces other non-renewable sources from the electric grid. Codero's purchase of electricity generated from nearly emissions-free renewable sources avoids carbon dioxide and other pollutants and serves to build the market for renewable energy nationwide, increasing incentives for developing new facilities. Currently, renewable energy accounts for only about two percent of total electricity generation nationwide.

Renewable energy certificates purchased by Codero were certified by Green-e Energy, the leading renewable energy certification program in the nation. Green-e Energy provides independent, third-party certification to ensure renewable energy products meet strict environmental and consumer protection standards, including: sourcing from verified, new facilities; not double-counted towards any state's renewable energy goal; and retired on behalf of the purchaser. Every Green-e Marketplace participant undergoes an annual verification audit to document that it has purchased enough certified renewable energy to meet its commitment.

About Codero
Specializing in dedicated and managed hosting services for small- to-mid-sized businesses, Codero offers advanced email, eCommerce, security and networking solutions. This includes a full line of high-performance Windows and Linux servers as well as EVault Backup, Pinnacle Shopping Cart, and more. All Codero products are backed by secure data centers, live 24/7/365 U.S.-based support and a seasoned staff with international experience in the hosting business for over 15 years. An industry innovator, Codero recently launched its Codero Rewards program and the Green with Codero Initiative, powering 100% of its dedicated server and managed hosting operations through renewable energy certificates. Visit www.codero.com

About Green-e Marketplace and Center for Resource Solutions
Green-e Marketplace provides forward-thinking organizations with a simple, nationally recognized logo they can use to communicate their commitment to renewable energy to their customers and shareholders. The Green-e logo is the nation's leading symbol of renewable energy excellence and distinguishes Green-e Marketplace participants as environmental leaders. Green-e is a program of Center for Resource Solutions, a nonprofit that creates policy and market solutions to advance sustainable energy. To learn more, visit Center for Resource Solutions and Green-e Marketplace.

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The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a national nonprofit with global impact. CRS brings forth expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to provide real-time solutions. Our leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and international markets.

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