2300 Badger Drive

Waukesha, WI 53188-5951

Phone: 877-CPS-INFO (877-277-4636)

www.cooperpower.com

News Release

Contact: Jules Layer

(763) 543-7774

Jules.Layer@CooperIndustries.com

Cooper Power Systems Named "Best Smart Grid Product/Solution" at 2012 Rural Smart Grid Summit for Second Straight Year

Utility executives select Cooper Power Systems for the most comprehensive suite of automation solutions.

WAUKESHA, WI, November 15, 2012-Cooper Power Systems has been awarded the "Best Smart Grid Product or Solution" at the 2012 Rural Smart Grid Summit (RSGS) held in San Diego, California, October 28th-30th, 2012. One hundred and fourteen rural electric cooperative executives voted on this coveted award after spending three days networking and collaborating with fifty leading Smart Grid technology vendors.

This marks the second straight year that Cooper Power Systems has won this award-the first coming at the 2011 RSGS held in Bonita Springs, Florida. Cooper Power Systems presented a comprehensive suite of automation solutions, including: