BP Launches A+ for Energy a Grant Program Providing $2 Million to California Teachers

The 2005 A+ for Energy grant program awards $2 million in grants and
scholarships to California K-12 teachers to implement creative and innovative
educational programs to teach students about energy and energy conservation. The all-inclusive scholarship will cover
travel, meals and lodging expenses as well as a NEED Science of Energy Kit
valued at $500.org.

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CHICAGO , Display technology dramatically
transforms the way teachers teach and students learn in school .
Upon notification in June, BP will work with winners and their school
officials to coordinate attendance at the celebratory awards luncheon to be
held on July 11, 2005, in Los Angeles.

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"Kids are being raised in the information age, and are accustomed to
living in a visual world.

About NEC Solutions (America), Inc. Our goal this year is to have
teachers apply from every school district in the state.

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Any K-12 teacher currently teaching in a California public or private
school is eligible to submit an application. BP is a global producer , manufacturer and marketer of oil, gas,
chemicals and renewable energy sources.com.

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For further information on NEC's commercial and residential
lines of projectors and plasma displays, please visit
http://www. NEED provides workshops and classroom materials to interested
teachers and school districts in California.

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We've found that display technology helps motivate
students , enhances parent and family communications, and can help students
with learning retention. From corporate performance management and biometric
security solutions to digital cinema and in-theatre advertising systems,
visual displays and server solutions, the expertise is delivered with the
personal attention needed to address individual situations. "Last year we received
applications from teachers in 49 counties.

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"Teachers have told us that without
A+ for Energy, they would not have the resources to adequately support the
teaching of this curriculum.aplusforenergy.
NEED materials are correlated to the National Science Education Standards and
to the California Academic Content Standards for science, language arts and
social studies.

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As the premier large area display sponsor for the SMARTer
Kids Foundation, NEC also is a sponsor of the Teacher of the Year program, a
partner in the 21st Century Schools of Distinction, and a member of the
International Society of Teaching in Education (ISTE) and the Consortium for
School Networking (CoSN). As an affiliate of
NEC Corporation (Nasdaq: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q. 1,075 teachers received grants and scholarships to teach energy
curriculum in various subject areas such as science, math, reading and
language arts," further commented Irene Brown.

About BP
BP is the single, global brand formed by the combination of the former
British Petroleum, Amoco Corporation, Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) and Burmah
Castrol.

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In addition , NEC projectors can be placed on a media cart for
easy sharing with other teachers and classrooms .
"The A+ for Energy grant was developed to directly support teachers and
allow them the opportunity to teach through innovation a very important
subject in California -- energy," said Irene Brown, director of California
community relations for BP America, Inc.

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For
official rules and details on how teachers, educators and students can enter
to win 25 NEC VT47 projectors and to order a free TECH 101 notebook, visit
http://www.necvisualsystems.com ) between September 26 through
September 30, 2005!
NEC is a leader in display technology specifically designed for the
education market .com or call 1-800-NEC-INFO. is a premier provider of integrated
solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. With headquarters
in Rancho Cordova, California, NEC Solutions America serves a wide range of
markets, including the health care and public safety, financial services,
cinema , retail and manufacturing markets. Educators are Encouraged to Propose Creative and Innovative Programs
to Teach Energy + Energy Conservation in the Classroom

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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NEC features the broadest line of product with crystal clear images that
work every time. Information regarding NEC Solutions
America can be found at http://www. The kit includes classroom tools and materials to help
educators teach energy.

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Incorporating technology into curriculum at any level can greatly increase
the effectiveness of teaching, and NEC's award-winning projectors and plasma
displays are ideal for educational environments -- from classrooms to hallways
to auditoriums.necsam.
The grants are presented directly to teachers who submit creative
classroom , after-school, extra-curricular or summer activities focused on
energy education and/or energy conservation , in increments of $5,000 or
$10,000.
A+ for Energy applications will be reviewed and selected by an independent
panel comprised of California state educational and environmental
non-governmental -organization leaders.

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Create Your Own Video About the Power of Display Technology in the Classroom and Win 25 Portable NEC VT47 Projectors for Your School

In addition, the public can cast their vote for
their favorite video on NEC's website!
(Logo: http://www., Building on last year's
first -ever and highly successful A+ for Energy grant program, BP, a global
energy provider, today announced the launch of the 2005 A+ for Energy program.
BP encourages teachers to think outside of the box when creating their
proposals.

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Applications are available
via the Internet at http://www.
"We were extremely impressed with the creativity of last year's applicants
and winners.

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NEC Solutions (America), Inc.1), NEC Solutions America taps
into a global resource network to help clients leverage technology to achieve
a competitive edge.

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Show us how
NEC displays would make an impact in your own classroom! Teachers and
students from kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to develop a
creative two-minute video showing how display technology would positively
affect learning in their classroom.

The TECH 101 notebook is a handy tool for teachers that outlines:
-- How display technology can improve learning
-- How to apply for an education grant
-- "Best practice" case studies about projection technology, and
-- How to sell your principal (decision-maker) on the benefits of display
technology


With your notebook in hand, you can vote for your favorite video on the
NEC website ( http://www. Winners will be announced by June 7, 2005."
BP partners with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project
to support energy education in California schools by supplying course content
and curriculum that is aligned with state standards for the core subject areas
of science, math and social studies for all grades.

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"We've found the main challenge teachers face is the need for updated
technology," said David Woolf, senior director of marketing, NEC Solutions
America.
The video contest starts on April 1 and ends September 1, 2005.org or by calling 1-714-228-6760. As part of its A+ for
Energy program, BP will award grant recipients with a scholarship to attend a
five-day training conference hosted by the NEED Project to be held in
California in July and August 2005.

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About NEED
NEED provides energy education training and curriculum to K-12 teachers
and students throughout the United States.

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The winner will receive 25 NEC VT47
projectors for their school.com . For more information about NEED,
visit http://www.

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California government and community
leaders, and BP representatives will join teachers participating in the
celebration. NEED programs encourage a "KIDS
TEACHING KIDS" approach to education, and provide teachers with the background
and content knowledge they need to teach energy in a fun an energizing way.

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For NEC projector and plasma images:
http://www. The 2004 A+ for Energy grants have allowed schools across
California to turn food scraps into ethanol, create solar-powered cars, hold
energy festivals, cook hot dogs with solar power and build solar-powered hot
water systems. For more
information, visit http://www.bp.

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com/Pxchange /igallery. Teachers are using state-of-the-art educational
resources to teach students how energy is involved in everyday life. We at BP
are satisfied knowing that with our assistance, today's teachers are helping
to create energy conscious, responsible citizens. The submission deadline is April
4 , 2005.need.

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com or call 1-800-632-4636. Everyday, BP provides energy solutions
to approximately 13 million customers in more than 100 countries.

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