HOUSTON, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Energy®,
one of the largest energy and energy-related services providers in
North America, has created new
programs to support customers, communities and those working on the
front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"As we have seen the virus escalate and impact North America, we are proud to support our
customers, communities and employees during this time," said
Bruce Stewart, President of
Direct Energy. "These are unprecedented times, and no one
should have to go it alone. Now more than ever we are committed to
helping those around us where we can. We're all in this
together."
This year Direct Energy donated $600,000 to the company's Neighbor-to-Neighbor
program, that helps Texans pay their electricity bills. In January,
Direct Energy donated $500,000 to the
fund, and when the pandemic started, contributed an additional
$100,000 to provide even more support
to those in need.
During May, Direct Energy has pledged to donate $10 for new customers who join the Direct Energy
family. For Texans that join, the funds will be donated to the
Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, and for those in other states, the
donations will support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Direct Energy has a long-standing relationship with Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) and has donated more than
$5 million to network hospitals and
employees have volunteered numerous hours at local hospitals. In
response to the pandemic, CMN Hospitals developed a COVID-19 Impact
Fund to help those affected by the disease. Direct Energy will
match any donations made by customers this month to CMN Hospital's
COVID-19 Impact Fund, up to $25,000.
Learn more about our partnership with CMN Hospitals and how to
donate here.
Beyond these programs, Direct Energy sister-companies, Home
Warranty of America and Airtron, have continued to service
thousands of customers throughout the pandemic.
About Direct Energy
Direct Energy is one of
North America's largest retail
providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business
energy-related services with over four million customers. Direct
Energy gives customers choice, simplicity, and innovation where
energy, data, and technology meet. A subsidiary of Centrica plc
(LSE: CNA), an international energy and services company, Direct
Energy, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, operate in 50 U.S.
states plus the District of
Columbia and 8 provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy,
please visit www.directenergy.com.
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