Direct Energy, WTU, CPL, First Choice Power and Bounce Energy Offer Discounted LED Light Bulbs to Texas Customers

Houston, TX (May 27, 2016) - Direct Energy® announced today its participation in a new program that offers discounted LED light bulbs to eligible Texas customers of Direct Energy, WTU Retail Energy, CPL Retail Energy, First Choice Power and Bounce Energy. Called Efficiency Connection, this program is sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, Texas-New Mexico Power and AEP Texas.

Efficiency Connection is an online marketplace that offers discounted LED products in a variety of styles, all dimmable and ENERGY STAR ® certified to guarantee significant energy savings. The lights will be discounted up to 40 percent off the standard retail price.

"We are always looking for ways to help our customers use less of what we sell, and incorporating this program is a great way to reward our customers for making energy efficient choices," said Manu Asthana, president of Direct Energy Home. "Energy efficient technology can make a meaningful impact on our customers' energy usage and reduce their overall bill. We hope this program will empower our customers to replace older, less efficient bulbs for LED bulbs that are proven to have a longer lifespan and use less energy."

LED bulbs require significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing 60-watt incandescent bulbs with 12-watt LEDs will reduce your per-bulb electricity costs by up to 80 percent. LED bulbs also produce less heat than traditional blubs, helping your home stay cooler. In addition to helping customers reduce their electricity bills, the LED bulb lasts 35,000 to 50,000 hours, which is two to seven times longer than a compact florescent light bulb, 11 to 15 times longer than a halogen incandescent and 25 to 45 times longer than a traditional incandescent.

Direct Energy, WTU Retail Energy, CPL Retail Energy, First Choice Power and Bounce Energy customers may find more information and order LED light bulbs on each company's energy efficiency website.

About Direct Energy:

Direct Energy is a leading energy and energy-related services provider with nearly five million residential and commercial customers in North America. 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 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy, please visit www.directenergy.com.

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