Cinergy/CG&E Meets And Responds To Madison Township Officials

CINCINNATI, January 13, 2006 — The Cinergy Foundation has awarded more than $10,000 in grants to Madison Township organizations and programs through the company's Community Outreach program.

"We are committed to assisting the communities we serve in accomplishing their goals," said Tim Abbott, northern area manager for Cinergy's Ohio affiliate The Cincinnati Gas & Electric. "Our company's success is directly linked to the growth and success of the communities in our service area."

Cinergy officials met with a cross section of community leaders from Madison Township over several weeks to hear their perspectives on key successes and issues. The meetings also provided an opportunity to update community officials on Cinergy activities and answer any questions concerning the pending merger with Duke Energy.

Recently Cinergy representatives and community leaders met for a dinner to hear the results of the interviews. One of the outcomes of the interviews was Cinergy grants targeted to areas of need identified in the community. The grants, funded by the Foundation, include:

• A $5,000 grant a feasibility and design study for the new Madison Community Park
• A $2,500 grant for a Heart Monitor for the township rescue squad
• A $2,000 grant for the Madison Sports Club
• A $1,500 grant to implement a website for the Historical Society

Through the Cinergy Foundation, Cinergy Corp. contributes one percent of its pretax profits in the communities it serves in support of the arts, education, human services and community development. Through its operating companies, Cinergy serves 790,000 electric and 500,000 gas customers in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.