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Governor Crist points at the HELIOCOL Solar Pool Heating System

Governor Crist points to the HELIOCOL solar Governor’s Mansion during a press conference in Tallahassee.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA (July 17, 2007) - Florida Governor Charlie Crist today welcomed the first of several planned energy changes at the governor's mansion with the installation of a HELIOCOL Solar Pool Heating System.

The solar system, which features a dozen premium HELIOCOL solar collectors, will use free, clean energy from the sun to heat the governor's outdoor pool for the next quarter-century. The installation, which came just days following his Global Climate Change Summit in Miami with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, utilizes the same technology used by HELIOCOL to gain the heating contracts for the Summer Olympic pools in Atlanta and Athens.

First year savings for Florida taxpayers is estimated at over $3,600, with a ten year fuel savings of over $45,000. Additionally, the system will eliminate approximately 22,000 pounds of CO2 emissions per year.

"Solar Power is the best choice for the People's House because it protects our beautiful natural environment as well as saves the taxpayer dollars," said Governor Crist. "While the price of gas and electricity could rise over the next quarter-century, the solar system uses free energy from the sun." The solar system was installed by David Marsh, whose company Tallahassee Energy & Construction Inc. has been a HELIOCOL dealer for 15+ years.

An avid swimmer who works out every day before dawn, Crist participated in an energy efficiency audit for the chief executive's residence in April, at which time solar pool heating was suggested by local efficiency experts. "I think we have to be good stewards of the land, air, water," Governor Crist said at the time. To further that commitment, he hosted the first Florida Summit on Global Climate Change in Miami just days before HELIOCOL Solar Pool Heater installation. The HELIOCOL solar technology uses the existing pool pump to direct the Governor's Mansion's cold pool water through hundreds of individual collection tubes installed on the cabana roof, where the water will be warmed naturally by the sun and returned safely to the pool.

About Tallahassee Energy & Construction Inc.
Tallahassee Energy & Construction Inc. is a state certified solar contractor specializing in residential and commercial solar energy applications, including solar pool heating, solar domestic hot water and solar electricity. In business since 1980, Tallahassee Energy is an authorized HELIOCOL® Solar Pool Heating dealer. To learn about state and federal solar tax credits that may be available, or for more information about Tallahassee Energy, contact David Marsh at (850) 926-1818 or email dbmmrsh@netscape.net.

About HELIOCOL® Solar Pool Heating
HELIOCOL® is the world’s largest solar pool heating manufacturer and creator of the Individual Tube Design™. HELIOCOL’s exceptional 12-year warranty, ISO Certification, hurricane wind-resistance, and commitment to customer service are only a few of the reasons HELIOCOL was chosen to heat the pools for the 1996 & 2004 Summer Olympic Games. HELIOCOL Solar Pool Heating systems work in any climate and will provide FREE pool heating for 20-25 years. For more information, call toll free 1-800 79 SOLAR (797-6527) or visit www.heliocol.com.

About the Serve to Preserve Florida Summit on Global Climate Change
The Summit hosted by Governor Charlie Crist features keynote speakers Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Theodore Roosevelt IV. The summit will bring together policy makers, academics, scientists, environmentalists and the business community to discuss the impact of climate change in Florida. For more information, visit www.MyFloridaClimate.com or www.flgov.com.