Alternative Construction Technologies' ACTech Panel System Receives
Certification From Florida Power & Light BuildSmart Program
MELBOURNE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative Construction
Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ACCY) announced today that Florida Power & Light
(NYSE:FPL) BuildSmart(tm) Program has certified several recently completed
ACTech(r) Panel galvanized steel structural insulated panel homes under its
energy conservation-minded program. These homes are designated as affordable and
were constructed under funding by the State Housing Initiative Program in
Manatee County, Florida or from DeSoto County Disaster Recovery in DeSoto
County, Florida in relation to damage done by Category 5, Hurricane Charlie in
2004. The Company also announced its Alternative Construction by Revels (ACR)
division has been certified as a participating builder under their continuing
BuildSmart(tm) Program and as a Florida State Housing Initiate Program (SHIP)
qualified builder in Manatee County Florida for disaster recovery relief homes.
BuildSmart(tm) homes are inspected and approved by FPL representatives who are
accredited by the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs to rate
energy efficiency. While ACCY advertises energy savings of between 30 -- 50%,
the company's ACTech(r) Panel System often provides monthly energy savings of up
to 70%. FPL certifies that BuildSmart homes constructed by ACR exceeded state
energy code requirements, benefitting homeowners and all Floridians through
lower energy use and conservation of natural resources. As a result, ACR will be
listed on FPL's website and ACTech(r) Panel homes will receive certain
promotional signage and recognition.
The recently certified 1,425 square foot home, which was built in Southwest
Florida by ACR, had an average 29 days of service for the most recent six month
period beginning May through October 2007. During the hottest six months of
Florida weather, the average monthly electric bill was $56.49, with a peak bill
of $70.02 recorded in September, which is historically one the hottest months of
the year. The air conditioning thermostat was reportedly kept at a constant 75
-- 78 degrees. The lower energy bills further qualify Alternative Construction
Technologies' homes as affordable based upon lower monthly budgetary expenses
that include utility costs.
"We are pleased with our results and to receive such a prominent endorsement of
our product benefits from FPL, one of Americas most admired companies," stated
A.J. Francel, the COO of Alternative Construction Technologies. "We continue to
align ourselves with the goals of government, major energy providers, consumers,
insurance companies, distributors, builders, conservationists and policy makers.
The combination of disaster resistant strength, energy efficiency, Class 1 fire
rating and construction speed offers a desirable combination for consumers and
builders alike," he added.
Additionally, three recently built homes under a Master Contract for DeSoto
County Disaster Recovery in Arcadia, Florida passed BuildSmart(tm) certification
inspections. Upon inspection, the DeSoto County area inspector for FPL's
BuildSmart(tm) Program was visibly taken aback by these homes, with their
interior spaciousness, vaulted ceilings, overall quality and most importantly
the attention to energy efficiency in the homes.
The BuildSmart(tm) Inspector commented, "Comfortable throughout!" Then added,
"Innovative! These homes clearly demonstrate that through the thoughtful
utilization of newer building materials, careful attention to overall design and
component selection, even the most affordable of homes can achieve
state-of-the-art energy efficiencies."
About Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc.
Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. (ACT) possesses a unique and
patented construction technology called the ACTech(r) Panel System that is used
in the design and production of state of the art buildings in commercial,
residential, industrial and modular building applications. Generically known as
structural insulated panels (SIPs), ACT's revolutionary and efficient
construction solution utilizes an inherently better galvanized steel "skin" SIP
system to complete energy efficient, stronger, safer, faster, and more
economical structure than conventional wood and brick based building products.
The patented ACTech(r) Panel is environmentally-friendly and easier to construct
with -- not only saving labor cost and cutting construction time, but also
reducing recurring monthly heating and cooling energy bills by 30 -- 50% and
often more. Most importantly, the ACTech(r) Panel possesses disaster resistant
strength and has tested stronger than conventional concrete block or wood frame
construction. In hurricane projectile tests, the ACTech(r) Panel continues to
meet the most stringent wind, projectile and uplift codes in the nation levied
by the 2006 Florida Building Code. The ACTech(r) Panel System offers builders
and consumers many competitive and comparative advantages of use due to its wide
range of attributes. As this new construction technology gains awareness, or
hurricane and tornado-prone states establish new building codes and rebuild from
recent weather disasters, ACT believes its' products will be in greater demand.
ACT has recently added complementary services including design, consulting, and
construction through its various general contracting companies located in
Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements covered within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for
the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about
future market conditions, supply and demand conditions, and other expectations,
intentions and plans contained in this press release that are not historical
fact and involve risks and uncertainties. Our expectations regarding future
revenues depend upon our ability to develop and supply products, which we may
not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press
release, the words "plan," "expect," "believe," and similar expressions
generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our
current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in pervasive
markets.
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CONTACT: Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc.
A.J. Francel
800-859-8813
aj.francel@actechpanel.com
www.actechpanel.com
