Marisa Miralles Joins Apogee Interactive as Account Executive

November 19, 2009

Atlanta Firm Sees Growth in Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency Software for Utilities

ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2009 – Apogee Interactive has expanded its senior account service team to serve its growing utility customer base with the addition of Marisa Miralles as account executive.

Apogee, a pioneer of online energy analysis tools for utilities since 1994, is the leading provider of energy efficiency software to more than 400 electric and gas utilities nationwide.  The company’s software offerings include a smart grid communications portal for utility customers, to analyze and translate complex energy data into actionable information for consumers.

Based in Apogee’s Atlanta office, Miralles will focus primarily on serving energy utilities in the southeast and other targeted accounts. She has 15 years experience consulting with utilities across North America, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean, specializing in customer information systems, automated meter reading/advanced meter infrastructure data solutions and other data integration solutions to improve customer service and productivity.

In her new role at Apogee, Miralles will work with utilities to enhance their energy efficiency programs, smart grid communications initiatives and online self-service energy tools for residential and commercial customers.

“Smart grid technology continues to drive new communications opportunities for utilities and their customers,” said Susan Gilbert, president and chief executive officer of Apogee Interactive Inc. “Apogee’s software makes that communications possible by presenting accurate and tailored energy analysis in engaging online formats. Marisa’s background in utility data solutions will bring additional depth to the strategic services and software we provide to our utility clients,” Gilbert said.

Miralles is a graduate of the Florida International University in Miami, Fla., with a bachelor’s of science in marketing.

Apogee Interactive Inc. (www.apogee.net) is the leading provider of online energy efficiency solutions to energy utilities. Founded in 1994, Apogee’s energy analysis and customer self service Web applications are currently in use by more than 400 electric and gas utilities across the US, reaching millions of consumers daily. Apogee’s clients span a wide range of leading investor-owned, municipal and cooperative energy companies including Southern Company (NYSE: SO), American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), Entergy (NYSE: ETR), the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Tennessee Valley Authority, Salt River Project and Jackson EMC.

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Contact:
Kathy Hart, khart@apogee.net, 404-271-1489, APOGEE Interactive, Inc.

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