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Oct. 30, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Natalie Hedde, (812) 491-5105, nhedde@vectren.com

News Release Vectren Corporation

One Vectren Square

Evansville, IN 47708

Vectren encourages income-eligible customers to sign up for energy assistance

Indianapolis, Ind. - As the winter heating season approaches, Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana (Vectren) encourages its income-eligible customers to take action before the brunt of winter heating season hits by applying for federal/state energy assistance and home weatherization services through their local community action agency. By signing up for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), gas customers in Indiana receive an automatic 15 to 32 percent discount on their Vectren bill from December to May through the Universal Service Program (USP).
"Local community action agencies, who administer EAP, are now scheduling appointments," said Mike Roeder, president of Vectren Energy Delivery-North. "Customers should contact these agencies to begin applying early for heating assistance, and income-eligible homeowners should inquire about the no cost home weatherization services."

Energy Assistance Program: State and federal utility assistance is available for income-eligible customers. Households within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines should visit their local community action agency to apply for the EAP. To find the local community action agency, customers can call the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority at 1-800-872-0371 or visit www.in.gov/ihcdato locate their nearest agency. Universal Service Program: All eligible natural gas heating customers who apply and qualify for EAP will automatically be enrolled in the USP, which provides additional gas bill reductions that range from 15 to 32 percent of the total bill (not including EAP benefits) in the months of December through May.

To qualify for EAP and the USP discount, customers must fall within 150% of the federal poverty income guidelines for 2014-2015:

Household Number

Annual Income

1

$17,505

2

$23,585

3

$29,685

4

$35,775

5

$41,865

6

$47,955

7

$54,045

8

$60,135

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About Vectren

Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.
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