POWERSOUTH CONTINUES TO MONITOR LAKE LEVELS FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINFALL

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 26, 2010

3:00 p.m.

ANDALUSIA, ALA. — Following heavy rainfall over the weekend, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative continues to monitor lake levels and adjust floodgates at its hydroelectric facilities along the Conecuh River.

PowerSouth controls the operation of the dams at Gantt and Point A lakes on the Conecuh River near Gantt, Ala., which are subject to government-mandated water levels.

As of 2 p.m. today, tailwater readings were 7.24 feet at Gantt Hydro and 26.15 feet at Point A Hydro. Tailwater flow is the hourly average of the river flow just downstream of the hydro plants, measured in cubic feet per second.

PowerSouth has 12 feet of gate open at the Gantt Hydro and 34 feet of gate open at the Point A Hydro.

“PowerSouth personnel will continue to closely monitor conditions and manage resources with extreme caution,” said Mark Ingram PowerSouth Communication Manager.

“Residents around the lakes are reminded that lake elevations are always subject to change, depending on conditions,” Ingram said. “We urge residents and property owners to stay abreast of the weather situation and take necessary safety precautions. Low-lying areas should be avoided. Also avoid downed power lines and contact your local electric provider in the event of a power outage.”

Real-time information about the Conecuh River at Point A dam is available on www.powersouth.com in the Newsroom section.

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About PowerSouth:

PowerSouth serves the wholesale energy needs of 16 electric cooperatives and four municipal electric systems in Alabama and northwest Florida, with more than a million consumers in 39 Alabama and 10 Florida counties. PowerSouth is dedicated to providing reliable energy at the lowest possible cost to its members.

For more information:

Mark Ingram, Corporate Communication Manager

334.427.3330

mark.ingram@powersouth.com

www.powersouth.com

PowerSouth is an EEO and AAP employer

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