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Stream Energy Launches WattZone

Interactive program provides energy savings calculators and checklists, Myth Busters, Kids Corner and more.

(Dallas, Texas February 26, 2009) – Looking for easy ways to save on your energy bills? Stream Energy (www.streamenergy.net) has launched WattZone, the user-friendly website that provides easy-to-follow, practical solutions to build energy savings into most families' everyday lives.

"Helping you save... one watt at a time," can become a way of life, as WattZone helps customers save energy, money and the environment. Known as an innovator since its creation four years ago, Stream Energy and its marketing arm, Ignite (www.igniteinc.com), recognize the importance of helping customers save energy.

"We intentionally designed the information on WattZone to be easy to understand, entertaining and useful," said Stream Energy's Director of Business Strategy and Planning, Sam Khavari.

The easily accessible and free website includes:

• The Checklist – Your number one place for ideas to start saving energy and money. Follow any of these basic energy saving tips to begin making an impact to your energy costs.
• Bulb Replacement Calculator – Want to find the quickest, most effective way to reduce your energy bill? Replace 2 (or more) standard incandescent bulbs with CFL bulbs? . This interactive page will calculate your annual and lifetime savings.
• Thermostat Savings Calculator – See how much of your heating and cooling costs you can save simply by adjusting your thermostat a few degrees.
• Home Interactive Tour – Visit an ENERGY STAR home simulation to find ways to save energy throughout your house as you go from room to room interactively.
• Kids Corner – Children have fun with Energy Stars Bubbles, Laptop Larry and Teley to find out how to "save our planet one kilowatt at a time."
• Energy Saving Myths – Should you close vents in unused rooms? The answer is here, along with lots of other mythbusters.
• Glossary – What is a kilowatt hour or DC (direct current)? Find out here!

"Many of our customers have taken a major step to energy savings and peace of mind by locking in their rates through fixed-rate plans," said Ignite Founder and Stream Managing Director Chris Domhoff. "WattZone gives consumers, whether they are our customers or not, free access to valuable and helpful information."