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.

Kent Hively, owner of Appalachian Energy Solutions located in Boone, NC said, “I am proud to announce a cooperative effort in working with Appalachian Energy to be leaders in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for the High Country.”

Appalachian Energy Solutions offers help with more than just renewable energy solutions. AES has a great depth of knowledge on state and federal tax incentives that could pay for forty to fifty percent of a systems total cost. Travis Bryenton, VP of Sales & Marketing for Appalachian Energy had this to say about the partnership, “We chose to work with Appalachian Energy Solutions because they have blazed the trail in the Boone area when it comes to providing added value for the customer with their many services. They already have a high level of knowledge of solar thermal systems and our products will add to the value of their company.”

Appalachian Energy is an energy company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets patented and proprietary clean energy technologies. Formed in 2001, Appalachian Energy is the largest renewable energy power producer in WNC producing power for more than 850 homes daily. Appalachian Energy is the only company capable of offering 100% pure solar cooling capabilities along with solar dehumidification in North America. Most energy consumers experience 70% of their energy cost are directly related heating, cooling, and hot water.

Appalachian Energy Solutions offers energy solutions for homeowners and builders. They are the High Country experts on NC Healthy Built Homes, Energy Star Homes and resource for financial programs to save money through energy efficiency.

For information on Appalachian Energy Solutions services please contact their office at 828-265-2683 or visit their website at www.appalachianenergysolutions.com and information on Appalachian Energy can be found at their website www.appalachianenergy.com.