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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        April 22, 2008

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www.ecoachievers.com

EcoAchievers, LLC to Provide Online Sustainability Education
 for Homeowners and Professionals

(Oak Park, Ill. – April 22, 2008)

EcoAchievers, LLC, an approved Educational Provider for the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), today announced the launch of www.ecoachievers.com, an online education website specializing in sustainability and renewable energy courses.  Programs in the EcoAchievers online catalog are designed for a wide audience, from homeowners looking to learn about renewable energy and its application in their homes to professionals concerned with building performance and sustainability.

Currently, two courses aimed at consumers are available at www.ecoachievers.com: "Achieving Solar – An Introductory Guide" and "Home Energy Fundamentals."  Additional courses with a more professionally-oriented focus will be added in the second quarter of 2008. Students are able to enroll through the website and complete the courses at their own pace. Once enrolled in a course, a student has access to the full course materials for 60 days. As additional courses are developed, students will also be able to enroll through their professional organization or nonprofit association's website. http://www.ecoachievers.com/

EcoAchievers, LLC was started in 2007 by instructional designer Jason La Fleur and former advertising agency executive Carol Gulyas with the aim of educating homeowners, nonprofits, architects, interior designers, building managers and others on the topics of sustainability, building performance and renewable energy.

"As we developed educational programs for the Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) and attended events around the Chicago area, it became clear that the need for information and education was profound." said Carol Gulyas, who is also Vice-President of ISEA. "People want to know how to take more control of their energy consumption and live more sustainably.

"A recent survey conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle found that most CFOs believe sustainability can lead to cost savings and a competitive advantage. Businesses are re-educating their workforces. Professionals are retooling their careers. And homeowners need information. We're looking forward to helping build the momentum toward a more sustainable environment at home and in the workplace," said Jason La Fleur.  

EcoAchievers, LLC is located in Oak Park, Illinois, and will do business nationally with an online presence. For more information, visit www.ecoachievers.com

 

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