PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

 “JOIN SYMMES TOWNSHIP'S COMMUNITY
ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM”

 SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OH – (December 12, 2011) – Are you presently receiving your electric service with an electric supplier other than Duke Energy Retail?

The Symmes Township Board of Trustees has negotiated an awesome rate for electric service for Symmes Township residents with Duke Energy Retail at $.0599 kWh.  This rate is guaranteed through December 2013 and will save money on your electric bill.

If you are with another electric supplier and want to join in you may call 1-877-559-8039 and enroll in the Symmes Township program with Duke Energy Retail.  It's easy to do and will save you money. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUKE ENERGY RETAIL WILL NOT BE READY TO RECEIVE PHONE CALLS ON THE $.0599 RATE UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH. Have the first page of your Duke Energy bill handy when you call; it contains all the necessary information. If you are under contract with another supplier you will need to contact that supplier to determine any penalty charge for ending your current contract.