DALLAS —April 13, 2004— Cirro Energy^® is coming to the aid of Texans who want to enjoy the benefits of the deregulated energy market but have been limited to service from a handful of companies. Beginning April 14, 2004, consumers in areas serviced by incumbent providers WTU and Texas New Mexico Power will be able to save on their monthly electric bill by switching to Cirro Energy, which will offer the lowest prices available for customers using 1,000 kWh per month. The first step in the Cirro Energy expansion will include an intensive agent recruitment program followed by a targeted marketing campaign.

“With only a few companies offering competitively priced electricity in these regions, Texans could not receive the same savings that others across the state enjoyed,” said Cirro Energy CEO Tim Rogers. “There are over 400,000 Texans residing in about eighty counties who deserve to cut their power bills just like thousands of Cirro Energy customers in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Corpus Christi. Cirro Energy’s entry into these markets will signal a new era of competition that will benefit all Texas consumers.”

Cirro Energy currently provides electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the deregulated areas of Texas. Offering some of the most competitive energy prices and superior customer service, Cirro Energy tailors its plans to meet each customer’s needs.

Cirro Energy’s pricing within the new service areas for a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh of electricity per month is 14 percent lower than the incumbents, with businesses saving even more. These are the lowest rates in each market, offering a substantial savings when compared with the incumbent provider. Consumers can receive a free savings quote based on their usage by calling 1-800-MYCIRRO or visiting www.cirroenergy.com.

Cirro Energy partners Tim Rogers and vice president Tim Bell are experts in deregulation. Having helped grow CapRock Communications into a successful Integrated Communications Provider, the two are applying their telecommunications deregulation experience to the Texas electricity industry as part of the Cirro executive team. This is why Cirro Energy is more responsive, flexible, cost-effective and dedicated to customer needs than any other company in the industry.

“Over a million Texans changed their power provider during the first two years of deregulation,” noted Cirro Energy executive vice president Tim Bell. “Yet less than half of the companies serving the most densely populated areas of Texas offer power in one of the areas that suffers the most during the hot Texas summer. Cirro aims to bring choice and savings to all Texans, which is why we are expanding into more areas of the Lone Star State.”

Customers can switch their service to Cirro Energy by simply calling a customer service representative, visiting the Cirro Web site or through an independent Cirro “Authorized Agent.” Cirro Energy’s industry-leading Authorized Agent program allows residents to build a profitable business while helping their friends and neighbors save money. Individuals interested in becoming an agent can inquire via the Cirro Energy Web site.

“Our expansion will benefit everyone in the area,” stated Bell. “Cirro Energy’s programs will have a positive impact on the local economy by giving residents and businesses the opportunity to save significant amounts of money on their electricity bill each month. We look forward to becoming an integral part of the communities as our company continues to grow.”

About Cirro Energy 
Cirro Energy brings a new, smarter approach to utility services. Led by a management team with successful experience in deregulated markets, Cirro is founded on the principles of delivering superior customer service and savings. The customer-focused and service-oriented company provides utility services – including electricity, telecommunications and Internet access – to residential and business customers across Texas. For more information on Cirro, visit www.cirroenergy.com or contact Scott Black at (214) 520-3430 ext. 303. 303.

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