Disaster Recovery Homes Recieve Buildsmart Certifications

Tuesday December 18, 2:30 pm ET

Florida State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) Disaster Recovery Homes Built by Alternative Construction by Revels in Manatee County and DeSoto County Receive BuildSmart Certifications

MELBOURNE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: ACCY.OB) announced today that Florida Power & Light (NYSE:FPL - News) BuildSmart(tm) Program has certified several recently completed ACTech(r) Panel galvanized steel structural insulated panel homes under its energy conservation-minded program. These homes are designated as affordable and were constructed under funding by the State Housing Initiative Program in Manatee County, Florida or from DeSoto County Disaster Recovery in DeSoto County, Florida in relation to damage done by Category 5, Hurricane Charlie in 2004. The Company also announced its Alternative Construction by Revels (ACR) division has been certified as a participating builder under their continuing BuildSmart(tm) Program and as a Florida State Housing Initiate Program (SHIP) qualified builder in Manatee County Florida for disaster recovery relief homes.

BuildSmart(tm) homes are inspected and approved by FPL representatives who are accredited by the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs to rate energy efficiency. While ACCY advertises energy savings of between 30 -- 50%, the company's ACTech(r) Panel System often provides monthly energy savings of up to 70%. FPL certifies that BuildSmart homes constructed by ACR exceeded state energy code requirements, benefitting homeowners and all Floridians through lower energy use and conservation of natural resources. As a result, ACR will be listed on FPL's website and ACTech(r) Panel homes will receive certain promotional signage and recognition.

The recently certified 1,425 square foot home, which was built in Southwest Florida by ACR, had an average 29 days of service for the most recent six month period beginning May through October 2007. During the hottest six months of Florida weather, the average monthly electric bill was $56.49, with a peak bill of $70.02 recorded in September, which is historically one the hottest months of the year. The air conditioning thermostat was reportedly kept at a constant 75 -- 78 degrees. The lower energy bills further qualify Alternative Construction Technologies' homes as affordable based upon lower monthly budgetary expenses that include utility costs.

``We are pleased with our results and to receive such a prominent endorsement of our product benefits from FPL, one of Americas most admired companies,'' stated A.J. Francel, the COO of Alternative Construction Technologies. ``We continue to align ourselves with the goals of government, major energy providers, consumers, insurance companies, distributors, builders, conservationists and policy makers. The combination of disaster resistant strength, energy efficiency, Class 1 fire rating and construction speed offers a desirable combination for consumers and builders alike,'' he added.

Additionally, three recently built homes under a Master Contract for DeSoto County Disaster Recovery in Arcadia, Florida passed BuildSmart(tm) certification inspections. Upon inspection, the DeSoto County area inspector for FPL's BuildSmart(tm) Program was visibly taken aback by these homes, with their interior spaciousness, vaulted ceilings, overall quality and most importantly the attention to energy efficiency in the homes.

The BuildSmart(tm) Inspector commented, ``Comfortable throughout!'' Then added, ``Innovative! These homes clearly demonstrate that through the thoughtful utilization of newer building materials, careful attention to overall design and component selection, even the most affordable of homes can achieve state-of-the-art energy efficiencies.''

About Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc.

Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. (ACT) possesses a unique and patented construction technology called the ACTech(r) Panel System that is used in the design and production of state of the art buildings in commercial, residential, industrial and modular building applications. Generically known as structural insulated panels (SIPs), ACT's revolutionary and efficient construction solution utilizes an inherently better galvanized steel ``skin'' SIP system to complete energy efficient, stronger, safer, faster, and more economical structure than conventional wood and brick based building products. The patented ACTech(r) Panel is environmentally-friendly and easier to construct with -- not only saving labor cost and cutting construction time, but also reducing recurring monthly heating and cooling energy bills by 30 -- 50% and often more. Most importantly, the ACTech(r) Panel possesses disaster resistant strength and has tested stronger than conventional concrete block or wood frame construction. In hurricane projectile tests, the ACTech(r) Panel continues to meet the most stringent wind, projectile and uplift codes in the nation levied by the 2006 Florida Building Code. The ACTech(r) Panel System offers builders and consumers many competitive and comparative advantages of use due to its wide range of attributes. As this new construction technology gains awareness, or hurricane and tornado-prone states establish new building codes and rebuild from recent weather disasters, ACT believes its' products will be in greater demand. ACT has recently added complementary services including design, consulting, and construction through its various general contracting companies located in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.

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