"These partnerships will facilitate a
mutual sharing of ideas and expertise towards the development of an important
element of our nation's need for increased energy diversity."
DuPont(TM) Abandoned Cable Services are delivered through professional
auditors , local DuPont preferred network contractors and exclusive recycling
technology. Founded in 1802 , DuPont puts science to work
by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life
for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a
wide range of innovative products and services for markets including
agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications , safety and protection,
home and construction, transportation and apparel.

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"The NEC requirement clearly recognizes that generations of abandoned
wires and cables needlessly increase the fire fuel load on commercial
buildings," said Pat Lindner, DuPont Communications Cabling Solutions global
business manager.

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NextEnergy will work
collaboratively with state and local officials to develop a streamlined
permitting and approval process and a permitting guidebook for Michigan. The state-of-the-art NextEnergy
Center and related energy infrastructure supports research, development,
education, and outreach through collaboration among automotive, military, and
energy company interests. Examples include DuPont(TM) certified limited
combustible cable, offering superior electrical and signal performance while
generating 20 times less smoke than current code-approved plenum cable,
DuPont(TM) Nomex (R) personal protective apparel, and DuPont fire extinguishing
technologies, among others.

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NextEnergy to Work with Detroit's Big Three on Hydrogen Infrastructure

"DuPont is committed to providing our customers with the
best products and services to protect people and buildings from the damaging
effects of fire.

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The DuPont preferred contractor network, comprised of referrals
to experienced contractors trained on responsible removal practices and
efficient 'removal for recycling' techniques, is available in all North
American major metropolitan areas, including the Washington DC/Baltimore area,
New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago.

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Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen
Fleet Demonstration and Validation Program grants, which were announced last
fall.

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The requirement is
based on concern over the uncontrolled build-up of combustible cables in
buildings.

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For more information, contact DuPont at 1-866-FUELOAD (866-383-5623) or
visit http://www.

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NextEnergy will work with the Big 3 and DOE to host an annual conference
on hydrogen codes and standards issues, recommendations and progress that will
include reports from NextEnergy based on data collected and documents produced
through this project.

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The purpose of the Codes and Standards Project is to assist states in
preparing their government agencies to establish the foundation for permitting
and oversight of the hydrogen fuel used in the transportation sector. In addition, training and education
programs for local officials, including emergency first responders will be
delivered in Michigan.com/cablingmaterials .

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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 60
billion feet of communications cabling has been installed in the United States
over the last decade. This packaged offering is
available to building owners, property managers, tenants, and corporate
network engineers responsible for ensuring that their facilities meet the
National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) National Electric Code (NEC)
requirement to remove abandoned cabling from buildings.

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This Project is a part of the broader U.

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* NextEnergy will develop templates for hydrogen fueling station design,
maintenance, and emergency response.

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About NextEnergy Center
NextEnergy is a non-profit corporation founded to advance business and
community development by promoting technologies that strengthen the nation's
energy security and Michigan's economy.
DuPont(TM) Abandoned Cable Services will provide assessment services for
identification and reporting of abandoned cable hazards in office buildings;
planning for infrastructure improvement and management; connections with local
labor; and removal and recycling logistics.

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New DuPont(TM) Abandoned Cable Services Help Ensure Fire Code Compliance and Safer Building Infrastructure

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont (TM), The miracles of science(TM) and
Nomex(R), DuPont(TM) Abandoned Cable Services are trademarks or registered
trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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NextEnergy will facilitate the coordination of the following tasks in the
State of Michigan, with the goal of assisting the DOE in developing a template
of best practices that supports a unified, national approach to codes and
standards:

* NextEnergy will develop and maintain a database which will be used to
document experiences in securing permits for construction, operation and use
of publicly accessible hydrogen infrastructure facilities. The database will
serve as a resource for stakeholders responsible for the development of
hydrogen codes and standards. For more information, visit
http://www. Unique Market Offering Will Help Reduce Uncontrolled Build-Up of Flammable
Building Cables

WILMINGTON, Del.

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* NextEnergy will develop criteria for identifying key permitting
authorities at both the state and local levels and their responsibilities for
the permitting elements of hydrogen infrastructure.
"We're pleased to partner with Detroit's Big Three to support the
development of codes and standards for commercial hydrogen infrastructure,"
said James Croce, CEO of NextEnergy.

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Automakers partner with NextEnergy on Codes and Standards Project
for U. Department of Energy Hydrogen Demonstration Program

DETROIT, NextEnergy , Detroit's alternative energy
R+D incubator, has signed agreements with DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company
and General Motors to deliver a comprehensive Codes and Standards Project
which will support the implementation of commercial hydrogen infrastructure., DuPont (NYSE: DD) today
announced DuPont (TM) Abandoned Cable Services, a suite of services designed to
make compliance to changing building safety codes and standards on cabling
simple and affordable.

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DuPont believes a significant percentage of that
cabling has been abandoned in buildings and represents a large potential fire
hazard.

As cable is removed, DuPont(TM) Abandoned Cable Services also
offers a complete recycle program for end-of-life cables.
DuPont offers a variety of fire-protective products that protect people ,
property and information.

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End-of-life and abandoned cables are
recycled from the client's site into reusable streams of copper and separated
plastics.

DuPont is a science company.