Getting To The Source Of Power Costs (NAPSA)—Shoppingfor elec- tricity is a new concept for Texans, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is providing electric customers with the information necessary to make an “apples to apples” comparison of offers from competitive Retail Electric Pro- Contract Terms —Specifically informs customers about the duration ofa contract and cancellation fees af any). * Sources of Each REP offering service will Facts Label upon request. The Electricity Facts Label, similar to a nutrition label found on many food products, allows a customer to compare information, in a standardized format, making it easier for customers to select a REP based on what matters most to them. The Electricity Facts Label provides information on electric prices, contract terms, sources of genera- tion and emissions levels. These “ingredients” will help customers make an informed decision about their electric service. Electricity Price—This includes the average cost of elec- tricity in cents per kilowatt-hour at various usage levels. The price includes all charges for generation (including fuel), delivery, and customer service. Any incentives or promotional offers from the REP are also included in this price. Hlectricity Facts Average monthly use: Averageprice per kilowatt - hour: fuel used to gener- supply a customer with its Electricity THE POWER IS YOURS. USEIT. b ase d product of a 1999 Texas law that restructures the electric industry and allows customers to choose a electricity to homes and businesses. ELEGTRIG [Name of REP], [Nameof Product] [Service area (ifapplicable) —A percentage REP—the company that provides S Power Generation viders (REP). The Electricity Facts Label is a 7 li st ate electricity. REPs may purchase power from different genera- tion plants that use various fuels such as ite pal o f th e coal, natural gas, nuclear energy or renewable . . sources like wind. : : Emissions— . The amount of alr emissions attrib- PCaats) Fein : ources of |e power [Eeee as average. Customers of Texas’ investor- 1,500kWh [x.x] Penalty for early cancellation: $[xx] soe Terms of Service statement for a full listing offees, deposit policy, and other terms. Coal and lignite Natural gas Nuclear Renewable energy Other Total of generation used 1,000kWh [x.x] This price disclosure is an example based on [criteria used to construct the example] fi your average price for electric service will vary according to [relevantvariation]. See the Terms of Service documentfor actual prices. [If applicable] Price fixed for [xx] months. [If applicable] On-peak [season or time]:[xxx] [If applicable] Average on-peak price per kilowatt-hour: [xx] [If applicable] Average off-peak price per kilowatt-hour: [x.x] Minimum term: [xx] months. COUT uted to the sources to produce power. Use the bar chart at the bottom to see how REP emissions compare to the Tex- 500kWh [x.x] This product [xx]% [xx]% [xx]% [xx]% [xx]% 100% Texas (for comparison) Ixx]% [xx]% [xx]% [xx]% [rxl% 100% Carbon dioxide Nitrogen oxides Emissions MATL perkWh Pail Particulates Sulfur dioxide Nuclear waste Better than Texas average Worse than Texas average (Indexed values; 100=Texas average) @ ownedutilities may begin choosing a new REPthrough a New law helps customers make informed deciPilot Program that sions when shoppingforelectricity. began this summer. The Texas utility market opens for full competition in January 2002. For more information on Electric Choice in Texas, visit www.powertochoose.org or call toll-free 1-866- PWR-4-TEX. waeeeeeennneesDon een nee eee eee eee Note to Editors: Although utility deregulation is being tested throughout the country, Texas Electric Choice is available only within the state of Texas.
