FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2004 Contact: Joanne Schroeder (949) 457-3497

EDSG Implements Air Quality and Compliance Management EMIS for City Utilities of Springfield

FOOTHILL RANCH, CA, February 9, 2004 - City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri (CU) selected Environmental Data Solutions Group, LLC (EDSG) to design and implement an air quality and compliance management environmental management information system (EMIS) for their two coal-burning power generation plants, a water treatment plant and nine supporting facilities.

CU, a 50-year municipally owned utility company providing electricity, natural gas, water, telecommunications, and public transportation services, selected EDSG because of their accelerated design methods. EDSG's accelerated requirements definition (ARD) method allowed CU to rapidly assess their needs and design an appropriate solution approach. Furthermore, EDSG's proven track record and history working in the power and utility industries made EDSG the clear choice for CU. EDSG's responsiveness and flexibility are key attributes that allowed CU to utilize EDSG resources while keeping headcount and overhead costs minimized.

"As a public agency, we conducted a very rigorous screening and selection process when looking for a consultant to help us. EDSG was the only company that offered an accelerated method to save CU time and money when designing the system. As a result of the system deployed, CU now has the power to make more timely environmental analyses and better ensure that the organization remains in compliance," said Dave Fraley, CU's Director of Environmental Compliance.

EDSG founding member Joanne Schroeder said, "We are very excited to have worked with CU and provide benefit to their EHS workflows. We treat the relationship with them as a true partnership. Their satisfaction is a reflection on the project team's hard work, innovative approaches, and dedication to client service."

ABOUT EDSG
EDSG is the industry leader in integrating information technology (IT) innovations to optimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance. Founded in 1998, EDSG has a proven history of working with clients toward this mission. EDSG retains professionals with distinctive and diverse skill sets, including EHS compliance, IT and subsurface remediation. EDSG applies their IT innovations to improve virtually every EHS issue. EDSG has offices in California, New York, and Texas. More information about EDSG can be found by visiting their web site at http://www.edsgrp.com/.