PRESS RELEASE

The Energy Cooperative of America will
Continue to Offer Substantial Savings on Utilities

February 25, 2010, Buffalo We’re growing! After 13 years, The Energy Cooperative of New York, Inc. is expanding its services into the State of Pennsylvania. As a result, it has taken on a new name that more accurately describes its services. Effective March 1, 2010, the Energy Cooperative of New York will become the Energy Cooperative of America, Inc.

This expansion will allow the Energy Cooperative of America to offer business customers in the State of Pennsylvania the same tremendous savings that it has been providing in New York State. As a Not-for-Profit corporation, The Energy Cooperative of New York is able to provide its 5,500 members with the lowest possible energy pricing. In 2009, customers received an average savings of 22% on their natural gas supply and an 8% savings on their electric supply. Since its inception the Cooperative has saved its members more than $21M.

The Energy Cooperative of America, Inc. will continue its mission of providing customers with the same expert services they have grown accustomed to receiving, and upon which it has built its outstanding reputation within the utility industry. Those not participating in deregulation that would like more information and materials about the Energy Cooperative of America please visit their website at www.ecamerica.org or call (716) 842-1697.