Direct Energy to Donate $25,000 or More to Susan G. Komen® through New Customer Enrollments

Houston, TX (October 29, 2014) - Direct Energy is proud to give back to the community through a partnership with Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization. Until December 31, 2014, Direct Energy is proud to donate $50 for each new customer in Texas who enrolls in the donation program benefiting Komen with a minimum guaranteed donation of $25,000.

"We are taking a ?best of both worlds approach' by donating to a very worthy cause while also increasing our presence in the community," said Mike Beck, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Direct Energy. "For consumers who are energy savvy, they will see that becoming a part of the Direct Energy family will offer competitive plans and pricing, such as our Friends and Family exclusive offer, to help with the high cost of electricity or gas for the upcoming winter months."

"We are so pleased to have Direct Energy as a committed partner in the fight against breast cancer. Last fall, Direct Energy employees made a personal commitment to raise funds for Komen's lifesaving work. This year, we are excited to expand our partnership to allow consumers to help make an even bigger impact in the lives of people affected by breast cancer." said Carrie Glasscock, director of corporate relations for Susan G. Komen.

A separate opportunity for special discounted rates is available to Direct Energy's Small Business customers until the end of the year through this partnership with Susan G Komen.

For more information about this partnership or to sign up, visit www.directenergy.com/sgk for complete terms and conditions.

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About Direct Energy

Direct Energy is one of North America's largest energy and energy-related services providers with more than 6 million residential and commercial customer relationships. Through its Direct Energy, CPL Retail Energy and WTU Retail Energy brands, the company is the third-largest retail electricity provider in Texas. It owns a series of energy-related services companies. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative products and services. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE:CNA), one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 46 states and 10 provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy, visit www.directenergy.com/Texas.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen is the world's largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $804 million in research and provided $1.7 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life. Visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

For further information, please contact:
Jessica Michan
Direct Energy
jessica.michan@directenergy.com
713-904-7488