Philips Joins Johnson Controls in the Igniting Creative Energy Challenge

       MILWAUKEE (March 5, 2007) Sharing a commitment to sustainability, energy conservation and education, Philip Lighting Company, a Division of Philips Electronics North America, an Affiliate of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) has joined Johnson Controls, the National Energy Foundation, and the United States Energy Association as a sponsor of the sixth annual Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) Challenge.

       The ICE Challenge encourages students in kindergarten through 12th grade to come up with creative ways to make a difference in the environment through energy conservation. Students are asked to submit entries, in the form of science projects, essays, stories, artwork, photographs, music, video or Web site projects, which demonstrate an understanding of what an individual, family or group can do to conserve energy and help the environment. National winners will enjoy valuable educational experiences including a trip to Hawaii and a chance to meet national leaders and energy policymakers in Washington, D.C.

       The cooperative educational partnership will enhance energy and environmental education in North America.Official contest rules and a downloadable entry form can be found at www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org. The Challenge is open to students n grades K-12 in the U.S. and Canada, excluding Quebec.

       A total of four grand prizes will be awarded to three students and one teacher. Three students, one in each grade cluster, whose work best addresses the Challenge criteria, will receive a hosted trip to Hawaii April 10-14, 2007 for themselves and a parent or guardian. In addition, one teacher with the highest average score of student work from 15 or more qualifying entries will be chosen for a trip for two to Hawaii for the same fun and educational experience.

       While in Hawaii, winners will have the educational experience of a lifetime, visiting a volcano, tropical forests and Hawaii's famous beaches. Winners will also participate in the national Energy Efficiency Forum in Washington, D.C., June 12-13, 2007.

       New for 2007, the highest scoring student in each state and province will receive additional recognition and a $1,000 (U.S.) donation for his or her school.