Champion Energy Selected for HISD's Power For Schools(TM)

HOUSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Champion Energy Services (www.championenergyservices.com) has been selected by HISD as one of only three electric service providers to initially participate in Power For Schools(TM), a fundraising program that earns monthly income for Houston's public schools. Through this innovative fundraiser, Champion offers exceptional electricity rates to Houston Independent School District (HISD) families and makes a monthly contribution to designated schools for each supporter that signs up for new service through the program. This program will also be available to families in other school districts across the state.

An innovative alternative to traditional fundraising programs that rely on parents and friends to purchase products they may not want or need, Power For Schools offers school supporters something they need and use every day -- electricity -- at exceptionally competitive rates. The program also relieves teachers and school staff members from time-consuming fundraising tasks, allowing classroom time to focus on instruction while providing schools with continuous income.

"Champion Energy is honored to participate in HISD's Power For Schools as a founding partner of this year-round fundraiser," said Scott L. Fordham, president and chief executive officer of Champion Energy. "Giving back to the community is more than just responsible corporate citizenship. Public schools are a cornerstone of the communities Champion serves, and we appreciate the opportunity to offer financial support through this fundraiser that will positively impact the state's largest school district."

On-line enrollment at www.powerforschools.org involves a few simple steps, and there is no cost for schools or their supporters to participate in the program.

About Champion Energy Services

www.championenergyservices.com

Houston-based Champion Energy Services ranks in the top five nonutility-affiliated retail electric providers in the United States and among the top 20 retail electricity companies in the nation. Champion Energy currently serves residential, commercial and industrial customers in deregulated electric energy markets in Texas and Illinois, and is slated to enter Pennsylvania and Ohio markets. The company serves 350,000 residential customer equivalents, with a peak load near 1,000 Megawatts. Champion Energy is backed by the financial strength of Texas-based Crane Capital, owned and operated by Houston entrepreneur James R. "Jim" Crane.

About Houston Independent School District

http://www.houstonisd.org www.powerforschools.org

The Houston Independent School District is the largest school district in Texas and the seventh largest in the United States, with 295 schools and more than 200,000 students. The 301-square-mile district is one of the largest employers in the Houston metropolitan area, with nearly 30,000 employees. As a result of tremendous academic gains in recent years, a record 200 HISD schools achieved Texas' top ratings of Exemplary or Recognized in 2009.