For Immediate Release                                                                                                       NEWS Contact: Mr. Adam Underwood                                                                                  Telephone: 919-459-5264 Email: aunderwood@ei1.com The EI Group to Raffle Free Energy Audit at Triangle Success Forum May 11, 2009 Research Triangle Park, NC - The EI Group, Inc. will have the privilege of raffling off a free commercial property energy audit this May 12th, 2009 at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Triangle Success Forum.  This year’s forum is entitled “Going Green to Get the Green” and will focus on environmentally responsible business strategies that can positively effect an organization’s bottom line.  The EI Group is sponsoring the event and adding value to the agenda by offering up a comprehensive building energy assessment to an attendee drawn at random, at no cost.  The EI Group’s energy experts provide commercial property managers and building owners with comprehensive assessments and written recommendations regarding improvement opportunities for the ongoing operation of buildings.  Owners of existing buildings can improve building performance (and cash flow) by implementing elements from green building standards, particularly energy efficiency improvements.  Going green is not just the environmentally responsible thing to do, it may help you “get some green” as well!  The EI Group is an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with over 20 years of experience assisting entities with EHS program development, property assessments and employee exposure monitoring.  Mike Walker, PE, LEED-AP, Director of Environmental & Energy Services, remarked, “This is a unique opportunity for us to partner with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and provide a comprehensive assessment to a local business that may result in the savings of tens of thousands of dollars annually.”  Consumer awareness continues to grow regarding sustainable building operations as an increasing number of corporate entities begin to establish standards for the building and operations of green structures.  The EI Group provides a wide array of services in this burgeoning field to support companies that seek to reduce waste and maximize efficiency in day-to-day operations. Seating is still available at this year’s Triangle Success Forum and more information can be found at www.raleighchamber.org.  For more information on The EI Group’s comprehensive energy assessment capabilities, please contact Adam Underwood, aunderwood@ei1.com or 919.459.5264.   *          *          *          *          * 2101 Gateway Centre Boulevard      Suite 200      Morrisville      North Carolina      27560      800.717.3472