Growth in Nicor's Retail Business Results in National Expansion

Nicor Services is now doing business as Nicor National

• Press Release
• Source: Nicor National
• On 1:32 pm EDT, Tuesday September 8, 2009

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicor Services announced today it is doing business under the Nicor National name as it broadens the marketing of its products and services throughout the country. The new company name reflects its national scope and future business direction.

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Nicor National provides proven turnkey energy efficiency and warranty solutions for utilities across the country. These solutions contribute to improved business results and stronger utility and energy company brands. Managing customer relationships through its nationally recognized call center and nationwide service provider network has aligned strong customer relationships that are helping its partners succeed in the utility industry.

Building positive relationships with partners and their customers is the cornerstone of Nicor National’s new direction to become the leading provider of energy management and warranty solutions across the nation. Nicor National currently has customers in 15 states and is working on expanding to other markets. “We have built a successful business model over the past 17 years that is reflected in our company’s growth and national expansion. Nicor National provides utility partners with greater earnings potential while strengthening the bond between them and their customers,” said Daniel R. Dodge, President of Nicor National.

J.D. Power and Associates has recognized Nicor National’s call center for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience.” In addition, Nicor National’s HVAC companies are Carrier Distinguished Dealers and have earned Carrier’s President’s Award for customer excellence and the highest rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Combining Nicor National’s commitment to service excellence and customer-defined products and services offers a unique value proposition that is unsurpassed in today’s energy industry.

For additional information about Nicor National, visit www.nicornational.com

Nicor National is a non-regulated subsidiary of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS - News), and affiliate of Nicor Gas, one of the nation’s largest natural gas distribution companies. Nicor National markets “Home Solutions,” a proprietary line of customizable home warranty and energy efficiency plans that can be co-branded with utility and energy companies to maximize financial performance and build and sustain customer satisfaction. *For J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Call Center Certification Program^SM information, visit www.jdpower.com.

Nicor National: Hank Possley, 630-444-2360
Media Contact: Richard Caragol, 630-388-2686