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USPowerSolutions Announces Ward Camp as Vice President of Industry Alliances and Regulatory Strategy

CAMBRIDGE, MA., July 25, 2000 - USPowerSolutions, a leading B2B Service Provider in e-commerce technology for the deregulated energy industry, today announces that H. Ward Camp has joined the company as VP of Industry Alliances and Regulatory Strategy.

After receiving a BA and law degree from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Camp focused his attention on the utility industry acquiring extensive experience in regulatory processes for competitive electric and gas services. Mr. Camp comes toUSPowerSolutions from Avistar, Inc. where, as the Vice President, he was responsible for Regulatory Strategy and Strategic Alliances.

Previously, Mr. Camp was General Manager of PHASER Advanced Metering services, directing all business unit activities. Mr. Camp practiced law for 17 years in the natural gas industry, and acted as outside counsel for New Mexico's largest utility for the Gas Choice program. In his prior roles, Mr. Camp has participated in the California's Direct Access proceedings and deregulation proceedings in Pennsylvania and New York. He also chaired the Arizona Corporate Commission Direct Access and Standard Offers Committee, and chaired various restructuring workgroups in Nevada and Illinois.

"We have been very impressed with Ward's success at Avistar, driving both the regulatory strategy of the organization and the creation of numerous industry alliances, as well as establishing himself and his firm as thought leaders," says Alex Kanuth, CEO of USPowerSolutions. "His track record is outstanding, and we are confident that he will succeed at USPS creating the critical strategic alliances necessary to Deliver the most compelling suite of retail energy application services available. Ward's arrival coincides perfectly as the company is focusing on building relationships and expanding our presence within the industry."

"I am excited at the opportunity to Continue forging strategic partnerships in the rapidly converging e-commerce and restructuring energy industry," says Mr. Camp, "USPowerSolutions' ability to dramatically reduce the transaction and operational costs in the newly deregulated energy industry, allows our clients significant cost savings, coupled with new and valuable service offerings available on demand. USPowerSolutions complements my commitment to advocating the benefits of deregulation to the consuming public and pushing for nationwide restructuring standardization in the regulatory forums nation-wide."

About USPowerSolutions
USPowerSolutions provides relevant Internet technology solutions to interconnect participants in the rapidly deregulating $300 Billion energy market. Using a Web-based communications network, USPowerSolutions enables electronic transactions between Distribution Companies, Customer Acquisition Portals, Product Vendors, and Energy Service Providers, freeing ESPs to focus on key business operations. Clients are better able to Increase profitability by expanding operations more rapidly, delivering superior customer service, and streamlining operations into new territories. USPowerSolutions is dedicated to meeting client needs and providing the best solution by developing configurable systems to fit specific needs.

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