Back to list Service & repair Sep 11, 2013 23:00 Direct Energy and IU 13 Expand Electricity Program Program Now Available to All PPL and MetEd Customers in Pennsylvania Lancaster, Pennsylvania (September 12, 2013) - This past December, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU 13) and Direct Energy announced a partnership to offer a discounted rate for residential electricity supply to PPL utility customers located in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. The program, which is marketed to residents as The Direct Choice Residential Electricity Program, is an extension of IU 13's Electricity Procurement Program currently provided to school districts in the two-county area. As part of this new partnership for residents, a percentage of revenue from the program will be reinvested to support the research, development, and implementation of education initiatives. The Direct Choice Program has been well received by residents and successfully secured over 3,497 new customers since its implementation. Based on that success, the program is now being expanded to all PPL and MetEd utility customers throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The Direct Choice Program has been well received by residents and successfully secured over 3,497 new customers since its implementation. Based on that success, the program is now being expanded to all PPL and MetEd utility customers throughout the state of Pennsylvania. What the Direct Choice Program Offers: PPL Customers: Fixed low electricity supply rate of $0.0799 per kWh for a full 24 months Fixed low electricity supply rate of $0.0789 per kWh for a full 24 months for senior citizens age 65+ No sign-up or cancellation fees MetEd Customers: Fixed low electricity supply rate of $0.0799 per kWh for a full 18 months Fixed low electricity supply rate of $0.0789 per kWh for a full 18 months for senior citizens age 65+ No sign-up or cancellation fees Who is Eligible? Must use PPL or MetEd as the current electricity supplier Must be eligible to participate in the state's customer choice program. How to Enroll in the Program: Have a copy of your electricity bill PPL Customers: Visit www.directenergy.com/PPL13 or call 1-877-330-8250 MetEd Customers: Visit www.directenergy.com/MTE13 or call 1-877-369-0983 ?This program is a win-win for our communities, since not only do residents receive a lower electricity rate, but a percentage of the revenue from the program will support education initiatives, commented Steve Frey, IU 13 Collaborative Services Manager. ?It is exciting to see the success of this program and to be able to expand the opportunity to residents across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.? ?It is our honor to recognize someone like Dr. Martinez. Not only did he identify an opportunity to help others in his community, but he put his vision into action. His dedication to the Old Irving Park Community Clinic and its mission to provide basic health care is invaluable to the Chicago community,? said Rob Comstock, executive vice president and general manager for Direct Energy. ?We applaud Dr. Martinez for going above and beyond to ensure that others have a better quality of life.? To learn more about Direct Choice Program, residents can contact Direct Energy's Customer Service Department toll free at 1-877-330-8250, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. About IU 13 Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU 13) strives to improve student learning by providing both direct educational services and educational support services for public school districts, as well as for adult education students, nonpublic schools, and preschoolers and their families. IU 13 is a leader in recognizing the needs of schools and implementing programs to meet those needs. Media Contacts: Direct Energy: Julie Hendry Public Relations Specialist 1-412-925-6773 Julie.Hendry@directenergy.com Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 Shannan B. Guthrie Media, Communications and Public Relations Specialist 717-201-2365 shannan_guthrie@iu13.org