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Direct Energy Offers Renewable Energy Plans in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; Company Launches Two Renewable Energy Products

Posted on: Tuesday, 23 August 2005, 09:00 CDT

DALLAS, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Energy announced today that it now offers a partial renewable energy plan to Texas consumers. The Clean Texas Wind Plan(TM) is 50 percent renewable and is one of two new renewable energy plans Direct Energy is launching. Both plans offer renewable wind power to consumers as a way to support the use of alternative energy sources.

"Offering renewable plans demonstrates Direct Energy's commitment to meeting our customers' expectations," said Phil Tonge, president, Direct Energy Texas Operations. "The renewable plans are targeted at consumers who have an interest in the environment and wish to purchase environmentally friendly products at competitive prices."

Direct Energy's Clean Texas Wind Plan is offered at a two percent guaranteed savings off of the current Price-to-Beat rate, and is currently priced at 11.85 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) based on an average monthly usage of 1,000 kWh and a $5.34 monthly charge.

Direct Energy's Pure Texas Wind Plan(TM) is a 100 percent renewable and 99 percent pollution-free energy product, providing customers with the ability to fully support renewable energy sources at a competitive price. The Pure Texas Wind Plan is offered at a one-year fixed price for 12.64 cents per kWh based on an average monthly usage of 1,000 kWh and a $5 monthly charge.

For more information on renewable energy offerings from Direct Energy, visit http://www.directenergy.com/windpower .

Facts on Wind Power: * Wind power is one of the most cost-effective renewable energy technologies available today. * Texas has the second highest wind power capacity in the U.S. At the end of 2003, Texas had a total of 1,293 megawatts of wind generating capacity. * One megawatt of wind capacity is enough to supply 240 to 300 average American homes. About Direct Energy

Direct Energy is part of the Centrica group of companies, one of the largest multi-state providers of deregulated retail energy services in North America. The North American operations have grown to more than 5 million customer relationships. Through its Direct Energy, CPL Retail Energy and WTU Retail Energy brands, the company is the third largest retail energy provider in Texas and provides services to homebuilders and homeowners through its Residential Services Group divisions: Airtron, Hallmark Heating & Air, A-ABC Appliance, K&N Plumbing and Jarrell Plumbing. Globally, the Centrica group of companies is a leading provider of energy and other essential services with more than 31 million customer relationships. For more information, visit http://www.directenergy.com/ .

Direct Energy

CONTACT: Priscilla Tinsley of Direct Energy, +1-713-877-3733, orpriscilla.tinsley@directenergy.com ; or Rene Smith, +1-713-513-9566, orrsmith@golinharris.com , for Direct Energy

Web site: http://www.directenergy.com/http://www.directenergy.com/windpower

Source: PRNewswire

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