Spain
March 16th 2009

Carbonmetrics, installers of Smart Meters and Carbon Management software in the emerging markets, announces that it has moved to the next round of of the BBVA Open Talent competition. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) of Spain, supports projects and / or companies in the early stages of their development of innovative projects or technology-based services that benefit businesses or their social surroundings. BBVA will invest €100,000 for the winner of the competiton.

"Carbonmetrics has approached the Climate Change challenge with a determination to develop innovative strategies combined with visionary concepts. Our development of the Cenable energy consumption management product combined with the programme for the rollout of Smart Meters in the emerging markets paves the way for a greener world. We are happy that BBVA Open Talent has recognised this and look forward to our further progress in the competition as it develops. " said Rashid Wahab, CEO and co-founder of Carbonmetrics.

About Carbonmetrics - http://www.carbonmetrics.eu/
Carbonmetrics install Smart Meters and devices and carbon management software in the emerging markets. The company has a growing presence in South America, Africa and the Middle East. Through alliances with various Smart Meter manufacturers, they are able to offer smart solutions to these markets which include zigbee enabled prepayment smart meters. They empower local markets to embrace smart technology and to setup renewable sources of energy through their training programmes. Their Cenable software product is freely downloadable and offers users with Smart Meters an easy to use technology to manage their energy consumption.

For more information, press only:
Rashid Wahab for Carbonmetrics, + 44 207 193 4270
rashid[at]carbonmetrics.eu