Colorado Springs Utilities is a four-service municipal utility providing electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to customers in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2001, Colorado Springs Utilities had assets of $2.05 billion and an operating revenue of $588.8 million. Standard and Poor's (AA) and Moody's (Aa2) both have rated Colorado Springs Utilities highly in recent bond ratings. S&P has reaffirmed a "#2 business position" rating for Colorado Springs Utilities, the highest rating awarded to any utility with generating resources. Colorado Springs Utilities services its native loads, primarily from power generation facilities that it owns and operates.

El Paso Corporation has a combined enterprise value of over $50 billion and is the fourth largest U.S. energy company based on market value. El Paso is the only U.S. company that is a top-tier player in every segment of the natural gas business-from production and pipelines to marketing and power generation. We own five of the country's leading pipelines and serve the fastest growing markets from the most attractive supply areas. In addition, El Paso is the third largest producer of natural gas in the United States and has developed leading technology in drilling deep natural gas wells. During 2000, El Paso leveraged energy expertise by initiating the development of a significant telecommunications business.