Benefits

For Investors and Partners
For Local Officials
For Local Residents
For the Environment

CME assists investors, partners, and communities optimize value and reduce risk.

That's because the company is committed to working with communities to develop projects that provide reliable, efficient energy for people and industry. Our successes are proof that one can offer financially viable energy solutions that build local and regional economies while respecting the environment - delivering real benefits and sustainable value to all constituencies.

For Investors and Partners

* proven track record
* innovative approach
* integrity and adherence to highest standards of business practices
* strong balance sheets and skill sets appropriate to the project
* maximum credit strength
* reliable, competitive returns

"CME is extremely credit conscious and sophisticated in the financing of infrastructure projects, such as private power projects. CME has identified potential acquisition targets and has created a financing model that we believe will bring tremendous efficiency and success to the acquisition business. We believe that the investors will do well, and so will the targeted firms. CME's knowledge of the industry and focus on credit are significant features of successful acquisitions."

For Local Officials

* proven track record
* community-oriented focus
* in-depth knowledge of the regulatory process
* superior technical and financial expertise
* reliable and affordable energy strengths the region's business appeal

"You've hit a home run - this is what we're looking for!"

For Local Residents

* creates jobs
* expands tax base
* utilizes local business services
* provides safe, reliable, affordable energy

"It was really quiet and clean...it was nice to see something in operation, not just plans and promises. There was no noise at all - we were standing about 120 feet from the plant and the only thing we heard was cars...safety, pollution and noise was things my wife and I were the most concerned about, but it seemed to be run right and the people really seemed to care."

For the Environment

* replaces older, less environmentally-friendly facilities
* reduces the impact of pollutants on the environment
* protects the water supply
* meets or exceeds standards for air and noise pollution
* adheres to the highest standards of efficiency, reliability and environmental quality
* would meet or exceed general guidelines for health and safety

"The facility would follow the federal rules and not create ozone problems, and air emissions would be below federal guidelines for health and safety."