FYI.  Lower TXU's load by 100,000 customers due to ice induced outages (see 
below). - Mike
---------------------- Forwarded by Mike Curry/HOU/ECT on 12/13/2000 12:12 PM 
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TXU <webmaster@www.txu.com>@www.txu.com on 12/13/2000 12:08:23 PM
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Subject: New TXU Press Release


A new press release has been posted to the TXU web site.  Content of this 
release is included below.

You may also view a comprehensive list of TXU press releases at 
http://www.txu.com/news/mediacenter/newsindex.asp
ICE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ACTIVATED BY TXU ELECTRIC & GAS

Dallas, TX - December 13, 2000 - TXU Electric & Gas has initiated emergency 
procedures to restore service to customers following the ice storm that hit 
North Texas.

TXU Electric & Gas activated its System Emergency Center to speed up the 
repair process.   Company officials say the highest priority is the safe 
restoration of electricity to customers who have been affected by adverse 
weather.

As of 11:00 a.m. TXU Electric & Gas officials say:

-  Crews have been working since 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, when the 
first outage calls came in related to ice.
-  Customers are constantly being restored; however melting ice may create 
additional outages.
-  Crews are being strategically shifted around where they can do the most 
good.
- An estimated total of 100,000 customers are without service as of 10 a.m.  
This is less than 4 percent of TXU Electric & Gas customers.  About 50 
percent of the affected customers are in East Texas.  The other 50 percent 
are in the Metroplex and south along the I-35 Corridor.
-   TXU Electric & Gas has sent extra crews to South and East Texas and is 
assessing the need to send additional repair crews to these areas.
-   TXU Electric & Gas officials are hopeful they will have service restored 
within 48 hours for most customers, weather permitting.

Anyone who has lost electrical service is urged to call: (toll free) 
800-242-9113.

TXU Electric & Gas officials regret any inconvenience and hope customers 
understand an ice storm is an extraordinary event. TXU crews are committed to 
restoring service as quickly as possible.
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