pBPL Global(R), Ltd. (BPLG), a smart grid technology company dedicated to leading the transformation of energy efficiency and reliability, announced that it has been selected to the 2009 AlwaysOn East 100 List. The AlwaysOn East 100 Award is given to private, emerging technology companies creating new business opportunities in high-growth markets. BPLG was selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team based on demonstration of growth, market opportunity, quality of innovation and customer traction./p p"Winning our third award from AlwaysOn recognizes our ability to consistently perform at a very high level," said Keith Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of BPL Global. "I want to congratulate this year's other winners. We are all known by the company we keep and all of us are succeeding in the most challenging economic environment of our careers."

BPLG and the other AlwaysOn East 100 winners will be recognized at the Venture Summit East Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston, MA, on May 20-22. This two-and-a-half day executive conference is co-presented by J.P. Morgan and Forbes and will feature presentations and high-level debates from the most influential institutional investors, venture capitalists, corporate buyers, investment bankers and research analysts in the Eastern US.

"It's no secret that technology and innovation are vital to bringing our country out of economic recession," said Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. "The companies on this year's list have not only created innovative technologies that solve real business problems, but have stimulated economic growth through the generation of new jobs. I congratulate every winner selected for this year's award and wish them all tremendous success in the future."