5LINX ENERGY PROGRAM LARGE COMMERCIAL- AMERICA APPROVED ENERGY SERVICES

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The objective of deregulation is to offer energy customers greater choice, both among suppliers and services. Ideally that will result in increased market efficiency and dollar savings to the consumer. -U.S. Department of Energy

The reality is that savings do not come by default, THE CUSTOMER MUST CHOOSE!

Energy Deregulation

America Approved Commercial, LLC

• Deregulation is an opportunity to shop for the best energy product and rates!

• America Approved Commercial, LLC (AAC) was established to give commercial, industrial and governmental entities in energy de-regulated states access to a variety of energy providers that cater to their specific needs. Our competitive portfolio of energy products offer both fixed (short and long term) and indexed or variable rate pricing. Every business has cost savings initiatives and can benefit by controlling their energy costs.

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National Energy Consulting Firm

AAC is a Licensed, Insured, and Bonded National Energy Consulting Firm conducting business in 14 states with over 42 utilities companies. AAC has channel partnerships with thirty-three Retail Energy Provider (REP’s) throughout the country. • AAC Contracted over 1,000,000,000 kWh last year alone.

• Potential customers are subject to projected annual increases

ranging from 4% - 16% depending on the state and utility market.

• All inclusive rates provided through AAC suppliers are not subjected to annual increases for the term of the agreement.

• We take pride in providing our customers with price protection, stability, and true budget certainty they deserve.

Energy Opportunity

• Energy is the last major industry to deregulate – This creates opportunities for those who act

• Energy is a hot topic in today’s business environment, saving money is on everyone’s mind

• Energy is an essential service

• Deregulation is open in 14 states today and pending in many other markets

• Energy is recession proof

The multitude of options combined with dramatic price fluctuations make the deregulated market infinitely more complex. Just because a supplier is in your market doesn’t mean they are competitive. We have a simple and objective process based on proven strategies that eliminates uncertainty and volatility risk for your business.

Complex Market

Deregulated States

Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Rhode Island Texas Washington D.C.

Electricity Restructuring by State

Where we operate

How can we help?

• AAC is one of the largest licensed, most experienced and trusted energy consulting firms in the nation.

• Experience secures price protection. With a simple and objective process based on proven strategies that help customers eliminate uncertainty and volatility in their market.

• AAC provides customers with the right supplier with the right agreement at the lowest possible rate for their business.

Who we serve

• We serve businesses in all industries, both large and small. Below is a small sample of our AAC Energy clients

PDQ, Inc.

Abbott Plastics

AMC Theaters

Callaway Golf Operations

American Airlines

Block Buster Video

Chicago J & B Petroleum

National Tube Supply

Southern Methodist University

Wauconda Tool and Engineering

World Gym

Gold’s Gym

Magic Theater (owned by Magic Johnson)

Gooding Rubber Co Day’s Inn Municipality of Monroeville McDonald’s Corporation Four Seasons Hotels Conectiv Thermal Tool King Co. Borough of Cliffside Park Borough of Mountain Lakes Vermilion County Woodcrest Dairy Turtle Wax, Inc Lee Lumber Co

Keys to our Success

• Typical estimated savings range from 10%-30% off annual rates There’s no obligation, Risk Free, no cost to have AAC analyze, and review your customer’s profile for the benefit of the customer making an intelligent decision.

• No switching fees, no interruption of service, just lower costs! So, where is the Risk? When it’s the same energy, same utility company, the same poles and wires.

• You’re right, there isn’t any RISK!

What WE do for the Consumer?

• We help the customer save off peak rates over the term, providing price protection

• We analyze the customers use profile to secure the best rate • We pre-screen suppliers to protect customers from costly

mistakes • We help customers avoid rate shock surprises • - Just because the supplier is in your market doesn’t

mean they are competitive - We represent numerous Energy Providers in your area

allowing us to - work for you, while making the providers work for your business!

Three Simple Steps to Saving

No Cost, No Obligation Analysis 1. We gather information

• Provide us with a copy of the 3 most recent consecutive bill copies- 3 utility bills per location

2. We Analyze Your Energy Profile • We present your customers with options and offer

our recommendations

3. To Start Saving Money • The customer makes the intelligent decision • The customer selects the term • The customer signs the agreement

Worry Free Switching!

• No switching fees

• No interruption of service

• Same poles, wires and power quality from your local utility

• In some cases the client will notice a new supplier on the same utility bill and the new contracted rate in approximately 45 days

• Customers pays the bill as normal

• Energy Representatives follow up with customers within 60 days of beginning new service to make sure the bill is correct and to ensure they have started their savings

Energy Representatives

What we do: • AAC has a proven strategy that eliminates uncertainty and ensures

consistent, smart decision making in much less time.

Why Us: • We work for the customer, making the suppliers work for you • Many years of energy experience • Proven track record for saving clients money

Our Services: • Short and long-term agreements • Fixed and variable rate plans • Electricity, natural gas, products and Green initiatives

• We work with Business Customers to help them make informed

energy purchasing decisions!

Team Leader Program

Electricity is purchased by everyone and you will be absolutely amazed by the simplicity of our AAC Team Leader Program!

• You will be enrolled in the AAC Team Leader Program • Assigned an AAC Team Leader to guide you through the

program • Your AAC Team Leader will mentor and show you the

ropes of the Energy Business • Your AAC Team Leader provides 3rd Party Validation to

help you close your potential customers • You will Earn and Learn! • Let’s get Started!

Commercial Sales Process

Getting Started

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• A. VO-Select Energy

• B. Obtain certification Access

• C. 5LINX University Training Module

• D. Verify Access in Virtual Office

Commercial Enrollment Process

• Commercial Energy landing page

Gathering Paperwork

• On the Commercial Energy LOA tab, print out a copy of the LOA

• Have your customer complete and sign the LOA

• Request 3 bill copies from your customer.

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Online Enrollment Process

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• You will complete the enrollment form with the required information

Submitting Documents

• There are 3 ways to submit your documents

– Online enrollment form

– Fax: 585.348.2119

– Email: commercialenergy@5linx.com

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Please never contact the Suppliers directly. Representatives are to deal with their AAC Team Leader only. All correspondence with the Suppliers must go thru AAC corporate.

Why? Suppliers do not know individual Representatives and are not allowed to provide you with any information.

Also: Representatives are not able to call the Suppliers on behalf of their customers, as regulations do not allow them to answer questions concerning a customers account.

Retail Energy Suppliers

• A Close Date should be set within 2-3 business days on accounts under 500,000 annual kWh and 5-7 business days on accounts over 500,000 annual kWh

• A Close Meeting Time should be set between 12:00-3:00 pm est.

• If the Close Meeting Date has been re-scheduled please advise your Team Leader

Setting a Close Meeting

• Upon Credit Approval, AAC’s pricing desk will provide the 5LINX sales rep along with your Team Leader a Crunch and Agreement on the morning of the close date before noon

• You are required to contact your Team Leader once your email has been received

• The body of the email will include specific instructions from the AAC Pricing Desk on how to complete the required paperwork and the deadline for submitting the signed agreement back to AAC

• Its important to understand AAC utilizes thirty-three different Suppliers throughout all the deregulated States to offer the most competitive rates and each Supplier has specific instructions and deadlines that are required to close a deal, always note the instructions in the body of each email that accompanies each agreement for close

Closing the Deal

• The 5LINX Energy Representative must have on hand:

• Copy of the AAC Pricing Desk email that contains the instructions

• The Crunch, the Agreement along with the Energy Bills

• Always have your AAC Team Leaders, Phone Number and

Email Address

During the Close Meeting

Faxed the signed agreement, from the customers location to 800-948-7517

Call your AAC Team Leader immediately upon faxing the agreement to verify that it was received, it’s legible, most of all it’s complete (all pages), and correct

All Rates, Agreements and Terms are Time Sensitive and subject to the Providers approval

If any problems arise you will be notified immediately by your AAC Team Leader

Advise the Customer that they will receive a Welcome Packet from the provider upon successful enrollments of their account(s). This will take approximately 30-40 days depending on the customers meter read date

Congratulations!!! Time to Go get another!!!

When the Deal is Closed