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City of Dallas Chooses AES NewEnergy to Supply Electricity During Texas Electric Choice Pilot Program.


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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2001

The city of Dallas Dallas, city (1990 pop. 1,006,877), seat of Dallas co., N Tex., on the Trinity River near the junction of its three forks; inc. 1871. The second largest Texas city, after Houston, and the eighth largest U.S.  has become another of Texas' major customers to take advantage of the savings available in the state's emerging competitive electric market.

The city has signed an electricity contract with AES NewEnergy, America's leading retail electricity provider.

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, senior engineer for the city of Dallas. "AES NewEnergy was responsive to our request for electricity supply, and we look forward to working with them."

Under the terms of the contract, AES NewEnergy will provide electricity to approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 100 service accounts located at municipal sites throughout the city that are currently served by TXU TXU Texas Utilities (Electric and Gas Company)
TXU Transmitter Unit
 Electric.

"We are really excited about the opportunity to serve the city of Dallas. The Pilot Program will allow customers to gain a better understanding of retail electricity competition in Texas," said Amy Gasca, vice president of AES NewEnergy. "Our goal is to ensure that the city of Dallas and all our customers enjoy a smooth transition to the competitive marketplace."

The city of Dallas, one of the nation's largest cities, has a population of more than 1,000,000 people. Fortune Magazine called the city of Dallas the "best place in the nation to do business." Dallas is one of the state's largest energy users and has implemented a strategic plan to reduce energy expenses.

AES NewEnergy is America's leading retail electricity provider, serving commercial and industrial customers in competitive markets throughout the country. The company offers businesses energy-related products and services. AES NewEnergy is a subsidiary of The AES Corp. (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:AES), a leading global power company composed of competitive generation, distribution and retail businesses around the world.

More information on AES NewEnergy's products and services can be found at www.newenergy.com.
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