TORONTO - Just Energy Group Inc. ('Just Energy' or the 'Company') (TSXV: JE; OTC: JENGQ), announced today an update of the expected recovery by Just Energy from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. ('ERCOT') of certain costs incurred during the extreme weather event in Texas in February 2021 (the 'Weather Event') as previously disclosed, which is expected to be approximately USD $147.5 million.

On December 7, 2021, ERCOT filed its calculation with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the 'PUCT') in accordance with the PUCT final order implementing Texas House Bill 4492 ('HB 4492'). ERCOT's calculations are subject to a 15-day verification period and accordingly, remain subject to change.

As previously reported, FTI Consulting Canada Inc. (the 'Monitor') is overseeing the proceedings of Just Energy under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) ('CCAA') as the court-appointed monitor. Further information regarding the CCAA proceedings is available on the Monitor's website at http://cfcanada.fticonsulting.com/justenergy. Information regarding the CCAA proceedings can also be obtained by calling the Monitor's hotline at 416-649-8127 or 1-844-669-6340 or by email at justenergy@fticonsulting.com.

About Just Energy Group Inc.

Just Energy is a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities and bringing energy efficient solutions, carbon offsets and renewable energy options to customers. Currently operating in the United States and Canada, Just Energy serves residential and commercial customers. Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Filter Group, Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Tara Energy, and terrapass.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including with respect to the amount of cost recovery proceeds Just Energy expects to receive from ERCOT under HB 4492. These statements are based on current expectations that involve several risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated. These risks may include, but are not limited to, risks with respect to the verification of ERCOT's calculations under HB 4492; the timing for the Company to receive any cost recovery proceeds from ERCOT; the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern; the outcome of proceedings under the CCAA proceedings and similar legislation in the United States; the outcome of any potential litigation with respect to the Weather Event, the outcome of any invoice dispute with ERCOT; the Company's discussions with key stakeholders regarding the CCAA proceedings and the outcome thereof; the impact of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, operations and sales; reliance on suppliers; uncertainties relating to the ultimate spread, severity and duration of COVID-19 and related adverse effects on the economies and financial markets of countries in which the Company operates; the ability of the Company to successfully implement its business continuity plans with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic; the Company's ability to access sufficient capital to provide liquidity to manage its cash flow requirements; general economic, business and market conditions; the ability of management to execute its business plan; levels of customer natural gas and electricity consumption; extreme weather conditions; rates of customer additions and renewals; customer credit risk; rates of customer attrition; fluctuations in natural gas and electricity prices; interest and exchange rates; actions taken by governmental authorities including energy marketing regulation; increases in taxes and changes in government regulations and incentive programs; changes in regulatory regimes; results of litigation and decisions by regulatory authorities; competition and dependence on certain suppliers.

Any forward-looking statement made by Just Energy in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Just Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Contact:

Michael Cummings

Tel: (617) 982-0475

Email: JE@alpha-ir.com

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