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Frequently Asked Questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS FIGHTING ILLINI ENERGY? • Fighting Illini Energy, powered by Champion Energy provides electricity to consumers and businesses in Illinois, with a portion of the proceeds going back to the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. • Fighting Illini Energy was created to provide loyal fans and alumni an opportunity to choose an energy solution that is good for the environment and good for their University. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE SIGN UP FOR FIGHTING ILLINI ENERGY? • Fighting Illini Energy was created for consumers, both residential and commercial, who want to parlay their day‐ to‐day energy use into much‐needed funding for their University and its Athletics program, while also having the option to use 100% renewable green energy. • Fighting Illini Energy represents a unique opportunity that benefits both the school and its fans via a product that consumers need and use every day: electricity. WHO ARE THE TARGET CONSUMERS? • University of Illinois alumni, families, faculty, friends, sponsors and businesses that serve fans should all be using Fighting Illini Energy because it helps the University and the environment. • In Illinois, consumers can choose the electricity provider they use. Fighting Illini Energy is the logical choice for the entire Illini Nation. WHY IS THIS THE RIGHT TIME FOR FIGHTING ILLINI ENERGY? • When Illinois deregulated its electricity market, consumers were given the chance to choose the energy supplier that best suits their needs. At the same time, the University of Illinois and its Athletics Department have made a commitment to funding sustainability efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Deregulation opened the door for Fighting Illini Energy to partner with Champion Energy, and the University’s commitment to sustainability made this partnership a reality. Fighting Illini Energy provides an opportunity to educate customers about how they can reduce their energy use, give them the option to use 100% renewable energy and support the University that they love. WHAT DOES “DEREGULATION” MEAN? AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME? • Deregulation is a process that gives electricity consumers the right to choose among different energy providers. Deregulation allows companies to compete to sell the electricity that runs over the poles and wires. By opening up the electricity market, and with more companies to choose from, consumers can explore more products, get better prices and greater levels of customer service. WHO PROVIDES ELECTRICITY FOR FIGHTING ILLINI ENERGY ? • Champion Energy, a licensed retail electric provider based and operated in Texas. Champion Energy ranks among the top retail electric providers in the United States and currently serves residential, commercial and industrial customers in deregulated electric energy markets in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey. IS THE UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE POWER? • No. Branded Retail Energy Company, in partnership with Champion Energy, a licensed retail electricity supplier, are the organizations behind Fighting Illini Energy. The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is the beneficiary. The program is designed to provide alumni, families, faculty, friends and businesses that serve fans an opportunity to use their day‐to‐day energy consumption to contribute to their University’s success. WHO HANDLES PROBLEMS WITH POWER OUTAGES OR STORM DAMAGE? • The University of Illinois, Fighting Illini Energy and Champion Energy are not responsible for the distribution or disruption of power service. The actual delivery of electricity to your home across poles and wires is provided to you by your local utility company. This is the wires company that is responsible for maintaining the poles and wires and responding to emergencies and power outages, just like before you signed up for Fighting Illini Energy. The ICC continues to regulate the delivery of electricity to ensure the safety and reliability of your electric service. • Depending on where you live, you'll need to call one of the utilities below: o ComEd: 1.800.EDISON (1.800.334.7661) o Ameren Illinois: 1.800.755.5000 HOW ARE FUNDS GENERATED FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS? • The revenue model is not based on energy consumption; rather it is based on the number of customers that sign up for Fighting Illini Energy. In the end, our mission is to encourage Fighting Illini Energy customers to be responsible consumers of electricity. • Fighting Illini Energy has established a relationship with the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics that is in line with other official sponsors. We are committing annual funds in exchange for marketing assets the company will use to reach Illini alumni and fans. As Fighting Illini Energy acquires more residential and commercial customers, the contribution to the University increases. IS FIGHTING ILLINI ENERGY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MY CURRENT UTILITY PROVIDER? • Not necessarily. In some markets in Illinois we are priced lower than the local utility, and in others we might be higher. It will depend on what your current supplier is charging. By joining Fighting Illini Energy you will receive award‐winning customer service and other valuable membership benefits you won’t be able to find with any other electricity provider. • While rates change daily, Illini fans are encouraged to visit www.FightingIlliniEnergy.com to see today’s rates and learn how to sign up. WHAT KIND OF PLANS DOES FIGHTING ILLINI ENERGY OFFER? • We offer a variety of plans so that you can find one that fits your needs best. No matter which one you sign up for, so long as it’s a Fighting Illini Energy plan, your account will help create a contribution to the University. Fighting Illini Energy offers several 100% renewable energy products. Check out our website at www.FightingIlliniEnergy.com for the different plans and prices for your area and any additional information. HOW DO WE SIGN UP? • Illini supporters are encouraged to visit www.FightingIlliniEnergy.com to learn how to switch. Champion Energy Services‐ PUCT No. 10098, PA, PUC license A‐2009‐2124113, Ohio PUC certificate 09‐166E(1), Illinois (ICC) docket 10‐0168. .
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