WORCESTER, MA, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - World Energy Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: XWES; TSX: XWE), an operator of online exchanges for energy and green commodities, today announced that Kenneth Ivanic, Vice President of Environmental Markets, will present a live webcast on 'How to Build the Business Case for Reducing your Carbon Footprint.' This complimentary webcast, targeting CEOs, CFOs and corporate sustainability officers, will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 2:00pm EDT. Register for free at http://www.virtualenergyforum2008.com/en_CA/guest/app-worldenergy_registration.

In his presentation, Mr. Ivanic will explore how companies can make the business case for reducing their carbon footprint. He will also discuss two strategies for achieving corporate sustainability goals: greening energy portfolios and purchasing carbon offsets.

The event is being sponsored by the Virtual Energy Forum, the world's largest online conference dedicated to renewable energy, sustainability, and energy-efficient practices in business.

About World Energy Solutions, Inc.

World Energy (NASDAQ: XWES; TSX: XWE) operates online exchanges for energy and green commodities. For buyers and sellers of electricity, natural gas, capacity, and green-energy assets who are impacted by today's volatile markets, World Energy's proven approach has transformed the normally complex procurement process into a powerful, streamlined vehicle for cost savings. In addition to enabling customers to seek competitive pricing on traditional energy commodities, World Energy is taking a leadership position in the emerging environmental-commodities markets. Its award-winning World Green Exchange(R) supports the ground-breaking Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative's (RGGI) cap and trade program for CO2 emissions. For more information, please visit www.worldenergy.com.

SOURCE World Energy Solutions, Inc.