NewMil Bank Hosts Electric Choice Campaign on October 15

September 26, 2005

Contact: Sperry Mylott
860-571-6203
smylott@cerc.com

Concerned About Your Recent Electric Bill?

DPUC Representatives at NewMil Bank Offer Tips To Reduce Your Electric Costs

The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) will be visiting NewMil Bank branches this fall to explain the changes that are taking place in the state's electric industry. On October 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., DPUC representatives will be available to offer consumers tips and answer questions at the Morris branch located at 5 Watertown Road, at the intersection of Routes 63 and 109.

While stopping by a neighborhood branch to carry out their banking transactions, NewMil Bank customers can speak with a DPUC representative, pick up an electric choice brochure, sign up to receive the DPUC's quarterly newsletter regarding electric choice, and enter a raffle to win a free energy efficient torchiere lamp.

"In addition to the outreach efforts at the NewMil Bank branch locations, the DPUC is launching a statewide advertising campaign this fall. We hope that these combined efforts will educate Connecticut residents regarding the changes that are occurring within this continually evolving industry," said Consumer Education Outreach Coordinator Donna Devino.

Connecticut's electric consumers have the option to choose the company that generates their electricity. In addition, the "CTCleanEnergyOptions" program, established by the DPUC, offers electric consumers environmentally friendly alternatives to traditionally generated electricity. Consumers who choose to participate in the program will continue to receive their bill and service from their distribution company, either The United Illuminating Company or The Connecticut Light and Power Company.

About NewMil Bank: NewMil Bancorp is the parent company of NewMil Bank, a full-service community bank headquartered in New Milford Connecticut. The Bank, which has served western Connecticut since 1858, operates 19 full-service banking offices throughout Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven Counties. The Bank recently announced that it will open its 20th full-service location in Shelton, Connecticut later this summer.

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