Houston—February 21, 2006—UtiliPoint^® International, Inc. (UtiliPoint) today launched the ETRM Community Website—a Web-based community for the promotion of discussion, news, information and analysis of energy trading, transaction and risk management (ETRM) business processes and software space. Membership of the ETRM community is free and the site is moderated by Andrew Bruce, UtiliPoint's Vice President of Trading & Risk Management.

"The interest in energy trading, transaction and risk management has increased dramatically over the last year or so," said Dr. Gary M. Vasey, UtiliPoint's Vice President of Macroenergy Analysis. "However, there is no single resource or place for buyers, users and provider of ETRM software and services to go for information. The ETRM Community was designed to fill that gap."

The ETRM Community Website will be of interest to those in the energy industry who require information on available ETRM software and service solutions including buyers, users and consultants. The site contains information on solutions, service providers, information on trends in energy trading and risk management, regulations and more. It also provides a discussion forum, informal polls and a document and research archive for visitors.

"The ETRM Community website is the only Website and online community dedicated to providing free resources for users, buyers and providers of ETRM software and services," reports Andrew Bruce, UtiliPoint's Vice President of Trading & Risk Management, and site moderator. "We expect the content of the site to grow rapidly as its members add to its initial content."

Dr. Vasey and Mr. Bruce are also the editors of a forthcoming book, "Trends in Energy Trading, Transaction and Risk Management Software - A Primer" to be published by UtiliPoint in April 2006.

The ETRM Community can be accessed at www.etrmcommunity.com. For more information, please contact Andrew Bruce at 281.681.8073 or abruce@UtiliPoint.com.

About the ETRM Community

The ETRM Community is a free online community and informational website targeted at users, buyers and providers of ETRM software and services. Membership is free and all content is actively moderated by leading industry analysts from UtiliPoint's Trading & Risk Management Practice.

Visit the ETRM Community at www.etrmcommunity.com.

About UtiliPoint^® International, Inc.

UtiliPoint is a leader in providing analysis and consulting services to the energy and utility industry. Our 73-year history and over 100 clients worldwide have led us to currently operate as an energy and utility consulting and issues analysis firm. Our staff is comprised of leading utility and energy experts with diverse backgrounds in utility generation, transmission & distribution, retail markets, mergers and acquisitions, new technologies, venture capital, information technology, outsourcing, renewable energy, regulatory affairs, and international issues.