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TXU Energy Invites Texans to Experience the Power and Performance of EVs at the 2024 North Texas Auto Expo

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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"With new electric vehicle models being introduced all the time, this is a great opportunity for consumers to experience firsthand what EVs offer.

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  • "With new electric vehicle models being introduced all the time, this is a great opportunity for consumers to experience firsthand what EVs offer.
  • TXU Energy's sponsorship of the EV Test Track builds on existing resources for electric vehicle owners, including TXU Energy Free EV Miles℠.
  • Additionally, TXU Energy invites its customers to receive discounted entry into the North Texas Auto Expo.
  • *North Texas Auto Expo offer is only valid online for purchase of adult priced tickets and exclusive to TXU Energy customers.

Spinakr Honored with Prestigious Nexus Small Supplier of the Year Award by Vistra Energy

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spinakr, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions and consulting services, proudly announces its recognition of the Nexus Small Supplier of the Year Award at the 2024 Supply Chain Diversity Nexus Awards, presented by Vistra Energy. This esteemed accolade is awarded to small business enterprises (SBE) that provide excellent service, demonstrate a strong and positive commitment to their community, and support utilizing a diverse workforce and supply chain, including other small businesses.

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  • Spinakr is thrilled to announce its latest accolade as the Small Supplier of the Year, awarded at the 2024 Supply Chain Diversity Nexus Awards, presented by Vistra Energy.
  • DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spinakr, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions and consulting services, proudly announces its recognition of the Nexus Small Supplier of the Year Award at the 2024 Supply Chain Diversity Nexus Awards, presented by Vistra Energy.
  • The partnership with Vistra has enabled Spinakr to expand its business and contribute to local economies and job creation.
  • With a workforce of 40% women and 25% immigrant employees, Spinakr embodies the spirit of diversity and inclusion, attributes enhanced through its collaboration with Vistra.

TXU Energy Announces Recipients of 2023 Energy Leadership Awards

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative North Texas companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This program highlights corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy responsibility. The awards were announced in conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in Arlington.

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  • Award recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community
    IRVING, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative North Texas companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program.
  • "TXU Energy is proud to recognize this year's winners and their commitment to a clean energy future," said Gabe Castro, senior vice president of business markets for TXU Energy.
  • American Airlines Center has leveraged its partnership with TXU Energy to increase energy efficiency and lower costs.
  • TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the recipients of its awards program, including recipients honored earlier this year in South Texas.

Riot Responds to Recent Inquiries Regarding Its Power Strategy

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Castle Rock, CO, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (“Riot” or “the Company”), an industry leader in Bitcoin mining and data center hosting, issued a statement today in response to recent inquiries regarding its power strategy following its August monthly operations update.

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  • Castle Rock, CO, Sept. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (“Riot” or “the Company”), an industry leader in Bitcoin mining and data center hosting, issued a statement today in response to recent inquiries regarding its power strategy following its August monthly operations update.
  • In particular, on September 6, 2023, CNBC published a story titled Texas paid bitcoin miner Riot $31.7 million to shut down during heat wave in August.
  • Riot earned approximately $7 million from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (“ERCOT”) ancillary services program.
  • Riot also sold approximately $24 million of pre-purchased energy to its energy provider, TXU, pursuant to its long-term power purchase agreements.

Riot to Constitute Advisory Board; Will Feature Former ERCOT Interim-CEO Brad Jones

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Riot’s first Advisory Board member will be Brad Jones, the former Interim President and CEO of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”), which manages ninety percent of the state’s power supply, monitoring over 50,000 miles of transmission lines and over 1,100 power generation units.

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  • Riot’s first Advisory Board member will be Brad Jones, the former Interim President and CEO of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”), which manages ninety percent of the state’s power supply, monitoring over 50,000 miles of transmission lines and over 1,100 power generation units.
  • “We are honored to welcome Brad Jones to the Riot Platforms team,” said Jason Les, CEO of Riot.
  • “Riot and Bitcoin mining provide tremendous benefits to the ERCOT grid.
  • During his eighteen months leading ERCOT, grid reliability dramatically improved, with ERCOT successfully completing nearly sixty major initiatives.

New TXU Energy Plan Offers 50% off Daytime Energy Charges, All Year Long

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced the launch of a new plan that makes it easy to save all day, with 50% off energy charges from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TXU Energy Daytime Pass is a first-of-its-kind plan that gives customers half off energy charges automatically, every day, all year long.

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  • TXU Energy Daytime Pass gives customers half off energy charges from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    IRVING, Texas, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced the launch of a new plan that makes it easy to save all day, with 50% off energy charges from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. TXU Energy Daytime Pass is a first-of-its-kind plan that gives customers half off energy charges automatically, every day, all year long.
  • TXU Energy Daytime Pass comes with a simple, fixed rate, so customers can rest easy knowing their rates will stay the same all year long.
  • "With the TXU Energy app, customers can track their daytime energy use, sit back, and watch the savings add up."
  • For more information about TXU Energy Daytime Pass, please visit txu.com.

TXU Energy Announces Recipients of 2023 Energy Leadership Awards

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative, Houston-area companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This program highlights corporate and non-profit leaders who define energy responsibility. The awards were announced in conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in Houston.

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  • Award recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community
    IRVING, Texas, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy today announced its recognition of five innovative, Houston-area companies as category winners in the 2023 TXU Energy Leadership Award Program.
  • "TXU Energy is proud to recognize these customers who share our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and building stronger communities across Texas," said Gabe Castro, senior vice president of business markets for TXU Energy.
  • TXU Energy, THG Energy, and AEP partnered to install equipment for SDI to access real-time energy use and costs for its manufacturing operation.
  • TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the recipients of its awards program and will present additional Energy Leadership Awards this fall at its Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex Summit.

Vistra Launches First-of-its-Kind Solution For Electric Vehicle Owners

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra today announced the launch of a new, innovative, technology-enabled retail electricity product. Through its flagship brand, TXU Energy, the company is offering a first-of-its-kind plan that uses electric vehicle data to allow free home charging – every day – and provides power backed by 100% renewable sources for all home energy needs.

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  • Through its flagship brand, TXU Energy, the company is offeringa first-of-its-kind plan that uses electric vehicle data to allow free home charging every day and provides power backed by 100% renewable sources for all home energy needs.
  • Vistra looks forward to partnering with customers in all deregulated markets to provide custom solutions that make going electric the easy, smart choice.
  • Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation.
  • Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://www.vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .

Maxar Technologies Chief Financial Officer Biggs Porter to Retire in 2023

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Biggs has been instrumental in driving Maxars growth and financial transformation over the last several years, said Maxar Chief Executive Officer Dan Jablonsky.

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  • Biggs has been instrumental in driving Maxars growth and financial transformation over the last several years, said Maxar Chief Executive Officer Dan Jablonsky.
  • Under Biggs leadership, Maxar has reduced leverage, generated topline growth, margin expansion and significantly increased free cash flow.
  • Porter joined Maxar Technologies in August 2018 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Porter also increased financial discipline and led the introduction of new financial tools and processes.

Riot Announces August 2022 Production and Operations Updates

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Castle Rock, CO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (Riot or the Company), an industry leader in Bitcoin (BTC) mining and data center hosting, announces unaudited production and operations updates for August 2022.

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  • Castle Rock, CO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (Riot or the Company), an industry leader in Bitcoin (BTC) mining and data center hosting, announces unaudited production and operations updates for August 2022.
  • As of August 31, 2022, Riot held approximately 6,720 BTC, all produced by the Companys self-mining operations.
  • Riot currently has a deployed fleet of 46,658 miners, with a hash rate capacity of 4.8 exahash per second (EH/s).
  • The Company has Bitcoin mining data center operations in central Texas, Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado.