2008 News Releases

EPCOR maintains “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” status
Edmonton – EPCOR has been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the ninth consecutive year.

Higher Electricity Prices Needed for Cleaner Power Production
September 4, 2008 - Toronto - Canadians, all levels of government and industry must pay to meet the desire for cleaner electricity, said EPCOR President and CEO Don Lowry in a speech to 250 guests of the Ontario Energy Network today.

EPCOR and Siemens partner to design near-zero emission coal fueled power facility
August 15, 2008 - Edmonton - A three-year initiative to design and engineer Canada’s first near-zero emission thermal power plant reached a milestone today when EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) selected Siemens Fuel Gasification Technology GmbH & Co. KG (Siemens) as the technology provider for the design of a coal gasification facility.

EPCOR Announces Quarterly Results
July 31, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) today released its quarterly results for the period ended June 30, 2008.

EPCOR opens award-winning water treatment plant upgrade
June 20, 2008 - Edmonton - EPCOR is officially opening the newly upgraded E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant today, highlighting its award-winning design that protects the environment while significantly increasing the capital region’s supply of clean drinking water.

EPCOR’s E.L. Smith water treatment plant recognized for environmental leadership
June 5, 2008 - Edmonton - EPCOR is a 2008 Alberta Emerald Award winner for environmental leadership for recent upgrades to the E.L. Smith water treatment plant that are designed to increase the Capital Region’s water treatment capacity by 25 percent.

EPCOR keeps Edmonton moving with south LRT contract
June 3, 2008 - Edmonton - EPCOR Technologies Inc. has been selected to construct and install overhead wires and support structures that will power passenger trains on Edmonton’s South Light Rail Transit (SLRT) project.

Boil Water Advisory - Okotoks
May 28, 2008 - Edmonton - Alberta Environment and EPCOR are advising residents in the Town of Okotoks to boil their water. This precautionary measure should be followed until further notice.

West Fraser and EPCOR exploring biomass power opportunity
May 23, 2008 - Houston, British Columbia - West Fraser and EPCOR are working together to explore the potential of a biomass fueled 50-70 megawatt power generation facility in the area of Houston, BC.

EPCOR’s water expertise tapped for Suncor’s Voyageur Project
May 22, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR and Suncor have signed an agreement to provide water services for 3,500 residents and staff at Suncor’s Voyageur project in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

EPCOR Establishes Capital Region Essential Services Utility
May 9, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR is refining its organization structure to efficiently capitalize on future growth opportunities in the Capital Region. The Capital Region Essential Services Utility will enable the company to clearly focus on providing cleaner power and water technologies, enhancing environmental stewardship, and providing seamless customer service.

EPCOR Announces Quarterly Results
May 8, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) today released its quarterly results for the period ended March 31, 2008.

EPCOR Utilities Inc. completes C$25 million debt offering
April 28, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) has completed an offering in Canada of unsecured medium term note debentures in the aggregate principal amount of C$25 million, issued through a reopening of the April 15, 2008 issue with a coupon rate of 6.65% maturing on April 15, 2038. This brings the total principal for the issue to $200 million. The net proceeds of the offering will be used to fund a portion of the 2008 proposed capital program and for general corporate purposes, including short-term investment.

EPCOR Williams Lake Energy Plant putting BC’s Bioenergy potential into action for past 15 years
April 25, 2008 - Williams Lake, BC - The Williams Lake Energy Plant, currently operated by EPCOR, on behalf of EPCOR Power LP (TSX: EP.UN), is one of the largest bioenergy facilities in North America. The Williams Lake plant demonstrates that the government’s Bioenergy Strategy goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing electricity self-sufficiency are achievable.

EPCOR named one of Canada’s Top-Ten Earth-Friendly Employers
April 23, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR is one of only 10 employers across Canada to be selected as one of Canada’s Most Earth-Friendly Employers.

EPCOR Utilities Inc. completes C$375 million debt offering
April 15, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) has completed a public offering in Canada of unsecured medium term note debentures in the aggregate principal amount of C$375 million in two issues. C$200 million was issued through a reopening of the January 31, 2008 issue with a coupon rate of 5.80% and maturing on January 31, 2018. C$175 million was issued with a coupon of 6.65% maturing on April 15, 2038. The net proceeds of the offering will be used to repay EPCOR’s commercial paper indebtedness, to fund the maturity of a June 2008 debenture, fund a portion of the 2008 proposed capital program and for general corporate purposes, including short-term investment.

EPCOR launches service pipe replacement program to ensure water quality
March 25, 2008 - Edmonton - EPCOR is launching a new program to remove the remaining lead service lines from Edmonton’s water infrastructure.

EPCOR announces 2007 financial results
March 20, 2008 - Edmonton - EPCOR Utilities Inc. today filed its annual and fourth quarter results for 2007.

New Program to Produce Millions of Tonnes of Emission Reductions
March 20, 2008 - Edmonton - The first payments are being made to farmers who are enrolled in a new program developed by EPCOR and Carbon Reduction Offset Projects Ltd. (CROP).

New turbine powers up Alberta
March 10, 2008 - Edmonton - A new 43.4-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired turbine is now in operation at EPCOR’s Clover Bar Energy Centre, helping to meet Alberta’s growing demand for electricity.

EPCOR initiates environmental assessment process for a new wind power project in British Columbia
February 11, 2008 - Richmond, B.C. - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (“EPCOR”), through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary EPCOR Power Development (British Columbia) Limited Partnership, has initiated an environmental assessment process for the Quality Wind Project (“QWP”). This 100 to 200 megawatt (“MW”) wind energy project is proposed for an area approximately ten kilometres northeast of Tumbler Ridge.

EPCOR recognized for emission reductions
February 4, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 13 U.S. power plants operated by EPCOR Utilities Inc.’s American division EPCOR USA for environmental efficiency. The EPA’s Combined Heat and Power Partnership issued a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Report for 2007 to EPCOR USA recognizing its lower-emission operations.

EPCOR Utilities Inc. completes C$200 million debt offering
February 1, 2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) has completed a public offering in Canada of unsecured medium term note debentures in the aggregate principal amount of C$200 million. The notes have a coupon rate of 5.80% and mature on January 31, 2018. The net proceeds of the offering will be used to repay EPCOR’s commercial paper indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

EPCOR finalizes contract to upgrade and operate Taber water systems
January 23, 2008 - Edmonton - The Town of Taber and EPCOR have signed a contract that will ensure the community has reliable, safe and high quality water systems for decades to come.

New deal between EPCOR and Pattison Outdoor Advertising gives green light to billboards
January 11, 2008 - Edmonton/Oakville - EPCOR will provide renewable energy certificates, known as Green Tags, to offset 20% of emissions from electricity used to light Pattison Outdoor Advertising billboards across Canada.