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Appalachian Energy & Green Partners propose largest application of solar thermal technology in U.S.

FLETCHER, N.C., Dec. 10, 2007 – Green Development Partners LLC and Appalachian Energy Inc., a pioneer in renewable energy services, have partnered to develop Rivercane Village on Cane Creek, a 38-acre, mixed-use community. The unique partnership will enable Appalachian Energy to invest over $2 million in solar energy infrastructure to manage up to 80 percent of the development’s energy needs related to heating, cooling and water heating. Rivercane Village would be the largest residential application of solar thermal technology in the country.

Arby's® Says “I’m Thinking Solar”

Fletcher, NC – November 29, 2007 - In the fast food business, profit margins are tight and every penny of income is precious. When The Winning Team, a North Carolina-based Arby’s franchisee, decided to take a major step towards being an environmentally responsible provider of fast food they needed an innovative solution that would fit within a rigid operational budget.
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High country pioneers Appalachian Energy Solutions to offer renewable energy systems

Boone, NC. October 16, 2007 – Appalachian Energy Solutions, a pioneer in renewable energy services in the High Country will now offer and install Appalachian Energy’s solar thermal domestic hot water and space heating systems. This is another example in a growing trend of green market solutions for consumer needs. “With Western North Carolina becoming a hub for green industry companies, this partnership is an exciting equation for explosive growth of jobs and green energy,” Scott Clark, CEO of Appalachian Energy, said.

Appalachian Energy Opens Renewable Energy Services Company Division for North Carolina Restaurants

Asheville, NC. October 17Th 2007 – Appalachian Energy has opened the Renewable Energy Service Company division to the restaurant and fast food industries for hot water service. The restaurant and hotel industry are the largest energy consumers in the US as an industry. Hot water generation is the 2nd largest operating expense for hotels and restaurants. As a leader in the renewable energy, Appalachian Energy has joined the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to bring their solar hot water service to the fast food industry.

August 2007 - McNutt to offer and install Appalachian Energy systems in Western North Carolina

Fletcher, NC August 15, 2007 – Solar heating and cooling has arrived in WNC. McNutt Service Group, the largest heating and cooling service company in WNC, will now offer and install Appalachian Energy’s renewable energy systems and solutions. This is another example in a growing trend of green market solutions for consumer needs. “With Western North Carolina becoming a hub for green industry companies, this partnership is an exciting equation for explosive growth of jobs and green energy,” says Scott Clark, CEO of Appalachian Energy.