Poweo, the largest of 10 French companies allowed to compete with the big state-controlled utilities since markets opened up in July, hopes to win customers over by offering prizes through a simple online video game. Players have 20 seconds to help the cartoon character Louis perform energy saving duties around the house, like switching off the lights and could win five years free energy as a result. The game can be found at www.jeu-poweo.com.

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