ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Direct
Energy Business announced a contract with the State of California's Department of General
Services (DGS) to provide 30 billion cubic feet of natural gas to
more than 180 government institutions annually. Direct Energy
Business was awarded the DGS 2020 Full Requirements North and South
Contracts, which includes facilities throughout the state. Direct
Energy Business will provide natural gas management and related
services for the next three years starting in July 2020.
"We look forward to using our expertise to help Californian
government facilities manage their natural gas usage," said
John Schultz, President, Centrica
North America and Direct Energy Business. "As one of the
largest natural gas suppliers in the US, our team is well equipped
to provide services to this wide group of facilities."
This contract was awarded to Direct Energy Business after an
extensive RFP process by the Department of General Services.
Direct Energy Business offers a suite of natural gas,
electricity and renewable solutions for both small and large
businesses to help increase efficiencies and give customers more
control over their energy usage.
"We are committed to serving our customers and delivering a
cohesive energy management program that allows for more control
over their energy usage," said Ross
Balassone, Account Executive, Direct Energy Business.
Balassone specializes in government customers and will be the
Department of General Services' primary contact.
"We are so pleased to be working with the Department of General
Services on this landmark contract, both for our California business and the state," said
Hambir Chavan, California Sales Director for Direct Energy
Business.
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 nearly 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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