NEWS INFORMATION

ALAMEDA POWER & TELECOM TO RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD

ALAMEDA, Calif., February 11, 2004 - Alameda Power & Telecom has been notified that it will receive a Community Service Award from the American Public Power Association at its national conference in June 2004.

According to Meredith Owens, Energy Management Supervisor, "The award is given to public power utilities that have shown a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in their communities." The Alameda Power & Telecom nomination specifically cites the utility's Geothermal Education Project, Solar Photovoltaic Middle School Project, Geothermal Power Plant Tours, and Neighborhood Program.

"We're thrilled that these initiatives have been recognized in this way," Owens continued. "Public power utilities enjoy very close relationships with their customers, so receiving an award for exceptional programs is truly an honor."

The American Public Power Association is an industry organization comprised from approximately 2,000 municipal utilities across the United States that collectively serve over one-quarter of the nation's electrical consumers.

"We very much are looking forward to sharing our experiences with the membership in June," Owens continued.

Alameda Power & Telecom has been previously honored by the organization for its safety programs.