PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

"GAS AGGREGATION UPDATE: PRICES DROP"

Symmes Township, OH - (December 14, 2011) - The Board of Trustees has negotiated a new and lower rate for 2012 for the Symmes Township gas aggregation program effective with your January 2012 meter read. The rate cap (rates can be lower, but will not exceed) will be $.5165/CCF through December 2012. This rate is lower than last year and will save money on your gas bill. If you are currently in the Symmes gas aggregation program or if you are a Duke Energy-Ohio gas customer, you will automaticaly become a part of the program (unless you opt out).

If you are currently with another supplier and want to be part of the Symmes gas aggregation program, just call 877-780-1153 to enroll. It's easy to do and will save you money. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE TO OPT-IN IS DECEMBER 26TH. Please check your current supply contract to make sure there are no early termination fees.