Business and consulting program management services directed to: The implementation of energy efficiency and distributed energy resources programs intended to create and support new markets on behalf of federal and state agencies, municipalities, and corporate and private entities; Measurement and verification services for energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs on behalf of governments and private entities; Evaluation and planning for emerging energy efficiency and distributed energy resource technologies for governments and private entities; Consultation regarding the efficacy of new and existing technologies implemented to comply with governmental energy efficiency building codes for commercial and residential buildings and businesses; Providing information, news, and commentary in the field of politics, particularly related to energy efficiency and distributed energy resources; and Lobbying services and political consultancy services in the fields of energy efficiency and distributed energy resources