Express, Champion Energy Announce Partnership

HOUSTON - Scott Fordham, president and chief executive officer, today announced that Champion Energy Services (www.championenergyservices.com) has recently secured a multi-year contract to provide electric energy to The Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express, Triple-A Affiliate of the two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers.

As part of the agreement, Champion Energy is also aligning with The Dell Diamond and the Round Rock Express as a sponsor of one of the premier minor league ballparks. As part of the sponsorship, Champion Energy will have on-site marketing presence, premier signage placement and ongoing recognition at Express home games.

"We are excited to welcome The Dell Diamond and the Round Rock Express as a commercial electricity customer, and we are equally excited to be able to expose the Champion Energy brand at this premier baseball venue," said Fordham. "The dynamic Express management team has a winning game plan that will continue to elevate the venue's and team's widespread entertainment appeal, providing a unique opportunity for Champion Energy to reach potential customers in the deregulated areas north of Austin, Texas."

Entering its 13th season, Round Rock Express Baseball dedicates itself to promoting America's national pastime in a safe, fun friendly an exciting atmosphere that allows fans and players alike to enjoy the game.

"Round Rock Express Baseball is excited about our partnership with Champion Energy," Express owner and CEO Reid Ryan said. "Champion Energy's goal is to provide quality energy service in the Greater Williamson County area and we're proud to be their first partner in that endeavor."

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About Champion Energy Services
www.championenergyservices.com)
Houston-based Champion Energy Services is the fastest-growing retail electric provider in the nation and the largest never to have been affiliated with a utility. Champion Energy currently serves residential, governmental, commercial and industrial customers in deregulated electric energy markets in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey and Maryland. The company has ranked "Highest in Residential Customer Satisfaction with Retail Electric Service, Two Years in a Row" according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Texas Residential Retail Electric Provider Customer Satisfaction Studies℠.* Backed by the financial strength of Texas-based Crane Capital and EDF Trading North America, LLC, the company serves 1,000,000 residential customer equivalents, with a peak load near 2,600 megawatts. PUCT No. 10098, PA PUC license A-2009-2124113, Ohio PUC certificate 09-166E(1), Illinois (ICC) docket 10-0168, New Jersey BPU license ESL-0082, Maryland IR-2196.

* For J.D. Power and Associates award information, go to www.jdpower.com.