FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2003:

Energy Developments Inc. President Elected to
2003 Board of Environmental Research and Education Foundation

Alexandria, Va. - Paul R. Mitchener was elected in December 2002 to the board of directors of the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.  His election to the EREF board is for a one-year term.

Mr. Mitchener joined Energy Developments Inc. as President in September 2002.  His previous positions included Director and General Manager of Swire SITA Waste Services, Ltd., Hong Kong, China (Aug. 2000-Sept. 2002); Vice President Technical and Research, SITA Group, Paris, France (June 1998-Aug. 2000); Vice President Technical Development, BFI International Inc., Houston, Tex. (Jan. 1994-June 1998);  Market Development Manager, Swire BFI, Hong Kong, BT (July 1991-Jan. 1994); Director of Market Development, BFI Wastecare, London, England (Mar. 1989-July 1991); and Group Manager Solid Waste, ERM Consultants, London, England (Feb. 1985-Mar. 1989).  

Mr. Mitchener holds an Honours Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Plymouth (United Kingdom) and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (United Kingdom) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (United Kingdom).

Energy Developments Inc. is the United States subsidiary of Energy Developments Limited, which has its head office in Queensland, Australia and which operates an international portfolio of projects that continue to grow in size and diversity.  These projects are focused on the provision of renewable and innovative energy and environmental solutions.  The company's integrated project capabilities include development, finance, design, manufacturing, construction, operation and maintenance.

The Environmental Research and Education Foundation is an independent public charity; its funding base is derived from donations from corporations and individuals who are committed to EREF's mission to develop environmental solutions for the future.

For more complete information on EREF, go to its website www.erefdn.org or call 703.299.5139.

Contact:    Anne M. Brauer, Director of Development and Communications
                    703.299.5139 or abrauer@erefdn.org