Hello Friends and Colleagues,

I am excited to tell you that starting January 7, 2002, I will have a
new job.  I will be the Vice President of Research Programs at the new
Electricity Innovation Institute in Palo Alto, CA.  EII is a spin-off
from the Electric Power Research Institute.  It's purpose is to lead
public/private research collaboration for clean, efficient energy and
the quality of life opportunities that electrcity-based innovation
provides.  Our first two projects will deal with reliability of the
electric system and integration of distributed generation into the
existing distribution grid.

I have really enjoyed my time with Green Mountain Energy Company and
firmly believe that customers will choose a cleaner, "greener"
electricity product if given the opportunity.  However, this is a good
time for me to go in a new direction.

Starting January 7, you can reach me at 650.855.2100.  My e-mail address
will be rcouniha@e2i.org.

Until then, I am taking time off.  See you next year!

Rick