Energy for Autism Fundraiser Campaign by Brian Cimins for AUTISM RADIO

1. MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY DON’T GIVE UP HOPE FOR A CHILD WITH AUTISM... Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) affect nearly one in 110 children and present an evolving set of educational, health, and financial challenges for their families. Autism Radio is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making a difference in the Autism Community. Our mission is to improve the lives of the individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disor- ders and also their friends and families, who struggle to understand, treat, care for, and help find a cure for their loved one. Autism Radio is dedicated to raising public awareness about Autism, and helping individuals, families, and society cope with struggles of this disorder. Our objective is to raise funds and distribute them to families in need who are dealing with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Please tune into “Hope Saves the Day,” our weekly podcast at 8:00 PM EST at www.AutismRadio.org. Become part of the program - share your Autism success stories, family moments, event news, and diet questions with our experts. Email questions to Questions@AutismRadio.org or call 1-877-HOPE-777 and leave a voice mail. Statistics To Think About... • If 4 million children are born in the United States every year, approximately 36,500 children will eventually be diagnosed with an ASD. Assuming the prevalence rate has been constant over the past two decades, we can estimate that about 730,000 individuals between the ages of 0 to 21 have an ASD. Autism cases per 1,000 children in the U.S. • Prevalence of ASDs with 8 Year olds - Approximately 13% of children have a developmental disability, ranging from mild disabilities, such as speech and language impairments, to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellec- tual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism. Economic Costs of Autism. • Recent studies have estimated that the lifetime cost to care for an individual with an ASD is $3.2 million. • Individuals with an ASD had average medical expenditures that exceeded those without an ASD by $4,110– $6,200 per year. On average, medical expenditures for individuals with an ASD were 4.1–6.2 times greater than for those without an ASD. Differences in median expenditures ranged from $2,240 to $3,360 per year with median expenditures 8.4–9.5 times greater.

2. 1 in 51 Boys are Diagnosed with Autism... PLEASE HELP US ASSIST FAMILIES & MAKE THE WORLD A CLEANER PLACE! when you Switch Your Energy Bills & Save Money Over Time with Alternative Greener Energy & Raise $12 Per Year for Autism, go to: EnErgyForAutism.org NEW JERSEY Save Green & Go Green! ELECTRIC NEW JERSEY MARKET HISTORY1 AVG HISTORICAL SAVINGS 3% 163,739,922 lbs 1,907,570 7,806,327 TOTAL CARBON AVOIDED Save Money on Energy & Improve the Environment, Just by Choosing Viridian! AUGUST 2012 RESIDENTIAL RATES (PER KILOWATT HOUR) TREES PLANTED WHICH EQUATES TO GALLONS OF FUEL AVOIDED RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR FIRST MONTH! WIND ELECTRIC VARIABLE FIXED3 VARIABLE FIXED3 UTILITY UTILITY RATE2 Through 9/30/2012 CURRENT6 Mo CURRENT 6 Mo Atlantic City Electric 14.11¢ 13.80¢ 9.39¢ 15.30¢ 10.89¢ JCP&L 10.40¢ 9.99¢ 9.39¢ 11.49¢ 10.89¢ PSE&G 11.35¢ 10.80¢ 9.39¢ 12.30¢ 10.89¢ Rockland Electric 12.63¢ 12.00¢ 9.39¢ 13.50¢ 10.89¢ Variable rate customers will receive an additional 10% off the rates displayed above for their first month of service. Following the first month,they will receive Viridian’s current variable rate, which is subject to fluctuate monthly. Customers who enroll for a fixed rate plan will receive the fixed rate listed above for the number of billing periods listed. MAKE AN IMPACT! By using Viridian’s affordable green electricity for only one year, you can make a measurable difference1: THE CARBON SEQUESTERED BY 19 10-YEAR OLD TREE SEEDLINGS THE EMIS- SIONS FROM 86 GALLONS OFGASOLINE CONSUMED AVOID 1,687 POUNDS That’s the equivalent of: OF CARBON EMISSIONS. THE EMIS- SIONS FROM 430 GALLONS OFGASOLINE CONSUMED THE CARBON SEQUESTERED BY 98 10-YEAR OLD TREE SEEDLINGS AVOID That’s the equivalent of: 8,439 POUNDS WIND OF CARBON EMISSIONS. Locally Produced Viridian’s Rate (per Therm) Utility Rate (per Therm) Through 9/30/2012 NATURAL GAS VIRIDIAN NOW OFFERS NATURAL GAS AS PART OF OUR SUITE OF ENERGY PRODUCTS. UTILITY New Jersey Natural Gas 58.37¢ 47.00¢ Customers in select markets can now choose safe and reliable natural gas from viridian while staying with the local utility for delivery and service. PSE&G 60.09¢ 40.00¢ South Jersey Gas 64.93¢ 42.50¢ SIGN UP TODAY! EnergyForAutism.org Enrollment Is Free, Simple & Fast The utility still provides delivery and service, and still sends the bill like they always have. Same reliability, better rates and better for the environment. Switching to a competitive third-party supplier is not mandatory and you, the customer, have the option of remaining with your utility for basic generation service. Viridian Energy is licensed to serve residential and commercial energy customers NJ License # ESL-0084 for electricity service and License # GSL-0108 for gas service. Notes: 1. Based on electricity service only. Historical savings and state environmental impact listed above are based on total realized savings and actual customer load from the date Viridian first offered service in each utility to present (PSE&G: May 2010, ACE: JULY 2010, RECO & JCPL: Aug. 2010). Carbon savings and equivalencies are based on an average monthly usage of 1,000 kWh. Source: EPA.gov. 2. The Utility Price-to-Compare rates above are based on residential customers using an average of 1,000 kWh per month served under Rate Schedule RS in PSE&G, JCPL, and ACE and Service Classification 1 in RECO. The Price-to-Compare includes Basic Generation Service (BGS) Energy, Transmission and Transmission Enhancement charges, and Sales and Use Tax (SUT), but does not include BGS reconciliation charge. Viridian’s rate includes SUT. Viridian will charge the customer an administrative fee of $.49 per month. 3.The fixed rate is given to the customers for the length of their initial term. Please review terms of service for cancellation policy. 4. The Introductory Rate is given to new customers on their first month of service with Viridian. Thereafter, customers will receive the current Viridian rate, which is variable and is subject to fluctuate monthly based on market conditions. Current rates should not be construed as a guarantee of future rates or savings. Based on natural gas service only. The New Jersey Price-to-Compare, as published by the utilites, includes Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) reduced for the Balancing Charge and includes Sales and Use Tax (SUT), but does not include the Temporary BGSS Rate Credit Adjustment, if any. Viridian’s rate includes SUT.