 TORONTO, March 09, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Just Energy Group Inc. Just Energy or the Company TSX:JE; NYSE:JE, a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions and renewable energy options to customers, further to its press release from earlier today announced that it has received creditor protection under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States. The Chapter 15 order by Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur in the Southern District of Texas recognizes the protection granted earlier via an Initial Order under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act CCAA from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Commercial List so that the CCAA protections also apply to the Companys assets and creditors located in the United States. In addition, Judge Isgur ruled that section 525 of the bankruptcy code would apply and he would retain exclusive jurisdiction for any relief sought under such law i.e. any act specified by section 525 purported to be taken by a governmental unit in the United States against the Company in the United States must be heard by Judge Isgur; in general, section 525 prohibits a governmental unit from suspending or revoking a license based upon a partys status as a debtor in a bankruptcy case or for nonpayment of certain debts. Finally, Judge Isgur ruled that any payments by the Company to ERCOT will be subject to Just Energys rights to contest such payments and to receive a refund or credit under applicable law. 