Fortis Inc. President Barry Perry to Present at EEI Financial Conference

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwired - Nov. 7, 2014) - Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) President and Incoming CEO, Barry Perry, will present at the 49^th Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, November 13, 2014 between 9:00 am and 9:40 am (Central Time).

A live and archived audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Corporation's website, www.fortisinc.com.

About Fortis Inc.

Fortis Inc. is a leader in the North American electric and gas utility business, with total assets of more than $25 billion and fiscal 2013 revenue exceeding $4 billion. Its regulated utilities account for approximately 90% of total assets and serve more than 3 million customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. Fortis owns non-regulated hydroelectric generation assets in Canada, Belize and Upstate New York. The Corporation's non-utility investment is comprised of hotels and commercial real estate in Canada. For more information, visit www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com.