BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION'S GREEN TAGS RECEIVES GREEN-E CERTIFICATION

BEF Renewable Energy Product Recognized by the Center for Resource Solutions

May 6, 2002 (Portland, OR) - The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced today that it has granted Green-e Certification for the Bonneville Environmental Foundation's (BEF) renewable energy product - Green Tags.

BEF Green Tags are recognized as a way to offset the emissions associated with fossil-fuel burning energy production. One Green Tag equals the production of 1 megawatthour of renewable, non-polluting electricity and offsets 1,400 pounds of emissions. Each Green Tag is generated from 100% new renewable energy sources including wind turbines and solar panels.

Unlike many green power marketers, BEF operates as a non-profit with all of the net proceeds from BEF Green Tag sales being reinvested into the next generation of renewable energy sources.

"Our Green Tag supporters expect our product to meet the highest environmental standards," said Angus Duncan, Foundation President. "Green-e certification is the environmental 'Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.' Its rigorous review process commands national respect."

Foundation Vice President Rob Harmon added, "BEF has been involved in developing the Green Tag market from its very early days. Our Green Tag agreement with EPA was one of the first in the nation. From the beginning, BEF has worked to ensure customers buying Green Tag products were getting what they paid for. We are gratified that CRS has created a certification process which confirms our own commitment to product integrity."

As part of the certification, BEF agrees to abide by the Green-e Code of Conduct, including submission of marketing materials to meet Green-e disclosure and truth-in-advertising requirements. BEF will also participate in an annual review to verify that the quantity and type of renewable electricity purchased meets customer demand and marketing claims.

About Green-e
Green-e is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), a non-profit organization based in San Francisco. CRS coordinates diverse interests to preserve our environment, encourage sustainable economic growth; and promote clean energy. Visit: www.resource-solutions.org

About BEF
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1998 to buy and sell green power, uses its revenues to develop new renewable energy facilities and watershed restoration projects. Visit www.GreenTagsUSA.org

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