Double digit growth for Direct Energy Services. Company will expand to new markets and serve more customers next year with new offerings

Sarasota, FL (December 30, 2013) - 2013 brings more growth for Direct Energy Services, a division of Houston, Texas based Direct Energy. The division experienced more than 10 percent growth in 2013, even in a recovering economy. Direct Energy Services is the largest home services provider in North America in the HVAC, plumbing and electrical industries. It is also the franchisor for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning® and Mister Sparky® electric.

According to Scott Boose, President of Direct Energy Services, the company served more than 3.4 million customer relationships across North America this year. The franchise side of the business which includes, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning and Mister Sparky electric, added 84 territories in 2013. Brand recognition continues to increase as well. The three brands are on track to deliver two billion advertising impressions this year.

Some of the success of Direct Energy Services comes from the addition of new products and offerings. The company introduced protection plans, leasing of HVAC equipment and a water heater rental program. Direct Energy Protection Plans now has 1.5 million plans in service in North America. "I am very pleased with the progress we made in 2013. I think this sets the foundation for positive things to come," says Scott Boose, President of Direct Energy Services.

Next year, Direct Energy Services will expand the protection plan and the leasing programs to all the markets where it operates. In markets where Direct Energy offers competitive energy and services these new offerings will be bundled with other energy services to deepen the relationship with customers. "As the leading provider of home services in North America, I am excited to be at the forefront of the industry and offer our customers choice and peace of mind. When you have problems with your plumbing, electricity or heating and cooling customers turn to us and we help get their lives back to normal," says Boose.

For further information, please contact:
Monica Yadav
Manager, External Communications
Direct Energy Services
myadav@clockworkhomeservices.com
941-893-6905