Lysaker, 13 January 2009 Nord Pool Clearing hereby notifies clearing members that the risk intervals, affecting the daily margin call, will be adjusted due to changes in volatility. The adjustments are in accordance with the clearing rules for Nord Pool Clearing. The risk intervals will be decreased for the carbon contracts, European Union allowances (EUAs) and certified emission reductions (CERs). The new risk intervals will have an impact on the calculation of daily margin calls, for which collateral must be posted by 11.00 CET on Wednesday 14 January 2009. For further information, please contact Nord Pool Clearing: Trond Svensgaard, head of risk management, phone +47 6710 8412/+47 9012 3679 Kristian Kloster, risk management, phone +47 6710 8415/+47 9593 1881