GM Again Honors Vestar for Energy Efficiency Projects

CINCINNATI--Nov. 3, 2003--Vestar, Inc., an affiliate of Cinergy Corp. , is again being honored for the successful design and implementation of several energy savings projects at 13 General Motors Corp. automotive manufacturing facilities in six states. The GM Crew Award is given annually to exceptional members of the GM Utilities Services Team.

Vestar, working as part of the "Go Fast" Energy Savings Project Implementation Team, oversaw a long-term energy efficiency program anticipated to save GM $4.5 million annually. The team facilitated lighting and paint shop retrofits plant-wide.

"Vestar's efforts to work through the obstacles that were encountered as we pioneered this new program were a tremendous contributor to the success of 'Go Fast,'" said Joseph Bibeau, Utilities Services Group Director, General Motors Worldwide Operations. "The Vestar team approach and dedication as illustrated by a 'can do' attitude were vital to the energy savings accomplishments that were delivered to GM."

"It is obvious that GM shares Vestar's values on efficiency at all levels, whether it be in the areas of productivity or energy conservation," explained Vestar's award-winning team member, Dave Kleimeyer. "Vestar is pleased to partner with GM to achieve its efficiency objectives and help in maintaining its current status as the nation's most efficient auto builder."

Vestar, Inc. is an energy service company specializing in facility and infrastructure solutions and the appropriate application of energy-related technology. Vestar works to understand customer goals and apply them to develop and deliver facility infrastructure solutions that conserve resources and improve building performance. Vestar is an affiliate of Cinergy Corp., one of the largest diversified energy companies in the U.S.