Crius Energy is an innovative energy partner in the fast-growing retail energy and services sector. With headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, Crius Energy serves more than 400,000 residential and commercial customers in 12 states and the District of Columbia in the northeastern U.S. through a family of best-in-class energy brands – Viridian Energy, Cincinnati Bell Energy, FairPoint Energy and Public Power. Our newest brand, FTR Energy Services, is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2012. With a unique business model and track record of success, Crius Energy is one of the largest independent energy suppliers in the United States and a market leader in the growing deregulated energy sector. Leveraging the complementary geographic footprints of our brands, we are able to capitalize on our established expertise across a wide range of go-to-market strategies to provide excellent customer service and uniquely branded experiences for our customers. Crius Energy is excellently positioned for growth and value creation in this quickly growing industry.