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Gas deregulation is off to a roaring start

With nearly 100,000 customers already making the switch from Atlanta Gas Light Company to

one of the Georgia Public Service Commission's approved marketers, gas deregulation in Georgia is

off to a record-breaking beginning.

Providing increased customer service and competitive pricing, gas deregulation gives the power

of choice to the consumer. That choice increases

the competition among the marketers and allows market forces to set the prices for natural gas.

"No other energy customer choice effort

has enjoyed such success at such an early stage,"

said Atlanta Gas Light Company president Paula

Rosput. "The 19 certified marketers have clearly

captured the attention and business of a significant number

of Atlanta Gas Light customers. Customers have responded enthusiastically in exercising their right

to choose a marketer and begin reaping the benefits."

Once a consumer has selected a new marketer, Atlanta Gas Light Company will work with

the newly selected marketer to complete the

customer's switch to a new service. Marketers providing

Atlanta Gas Light's accurate customer name and account number will assure prompt processing

of switch requests.

Customers' switch requests must be submitted six days before the first of the next month before

the switch to a marketer's service can begin.

For more information about natural gas deregulation, consumers can call 1-877 GAS CHOICE

or visit the Atlanta Gas Light Company website at www.aglc.com.

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