Parallel Energy Trust (TSX:PLT.UN) will undertake a process to explore and determine strategic alternatives to reduce indebtedness and maximize unit holder value. The alternatives that will be considered include complete sale, divestment of assets, sale of a significant asset of the Trust, merger or other business combination and alternative financing. Evercore Partners Inc. (NYSE:EVR) and RBC Capital Markets LLC have been appointed as financial advisor to work on the process.