April 2, 2003

Mr. David J. Leishman

President

Applied Proactive Technologies, Inc.

1242 Main Street

Springfield, MA 01103

Dear Dave:

As you know, MaxLite is a leading energy efficient lighting manufacturer based in New Jersey, which has a history of extensive business engagement in the Connecticut area. I will not personally be available to testify at the hearing on April 3, 2003. However, I am writing to you in the hopes you will convey my message to the Connecticut Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee regarding Raised Bill 1160.

We wish to express our alarm at the State Governmental proposal to transfer monies of the Energy Conservation Fund to into the State’s General Financing Fund, an action that would have a resounding negative impact on our business, the local Connecticut economy and of course the environment as a whole.

Partnering with Connecticut utility companies, local energy efficient alliances, EPA & DOE, MaxLite has worked closely with local Connecticut retailers and distributors, initiating extensive commercial and residential energy efficient lighting programs that have generated local company revenues.

Core to the success of these programs are rebates (derived from the Energy Conservation Fund) which are offered to the consumer, to off-set the higher initial costs of energy efficient lighting lamps & fixtures.

MaxLite has been an active partner in State-wide Connecticut Energy Star® Lighting Programs. These programs and MaxLite’s cost-effective energy-efficient products & services, have brought invaluable economic and environmental benefits to the State. MaxLite has made an acute impact in New England, where together with local utility companies, there has been a radical residential & commercial transformation to energy efficient lighting usage.

The State of Connecticut over the years has shown dynamic leadership in investing in energy efficient programs. Hundreds of energy saving projects at local, county and State government facilities, public schools and State university campuses, have saved millions of dollars and reduced pollution by cutting energy use.

We believe ‘Energy Efficiency Programs’ are not optional applications of engagement, that can be cast-aside, delayed or eliminated. Consumer awareness & engagement in energy efficient practice is an on-going responsibility, an absolute imperative, and the life-blood to a State’s healthy economy & environment.

In closing, we implore the State of Connecticut to reconsider this action. We believe an accurate assessment of the supposed short-term cost benefits against the long-term consequences will clearly reveal the dire impact such a decision will render on Connecticut’s economy and environment.

Yours sincerely,

Yon Sung

President