Community & Giving

Direct Energy Gives Texas Children’s Hospital Heroes Tickets to the Big Game

Posted February 16, 2017 by Melissa Hand

On January 31st, Direct Energy presented five Texas Children’s Hospital nurses with the chance of a lifetime to go to Super Sunday, which was held in Houston on Sunday, February 5^th. The five nurses were selected from the nearly 3,000 that work at Texas Children’s, and were among the recipients of the hospital’s 2016 Nursing Excellence Awards. Each hero received two tickets so they could bring a guest to the big game. READ MORE

Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend Receives New HVAC Units

Posted November 8, 2016 by Melissa Hand

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CPL Retail Energy and One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating Team Up to Benefit Corpus Christi Chapter

Earlier this month, CPL Retail Energy (part of the Direct Energy family of brands serving South Texas) and One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating teamed up to donate and install two new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units at the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend. READ MORE

Direct Energy Inducted into Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Million Club

Posted November 4, 2016 by Ginny Walters

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Honor Received as Part of National Energy Awareness Month Celebration

As one of North America’s largest energy and energy-related services providers, Direct Energy was keen to celebrate Energy Awareness Month in October. But instead of the traditional balloons and cake (or even an energy-efficient party!), we wanted to make a difference with our energy expertise. Thus, we are proud to announce that Direct Energy marked that occasion with its induction into Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Million Club. READ MORE

Direct Energy’s Monthly Book Series: Volunteering & Charity Work

Posted August 30, 2016 by Kamellia Zeynali

Welcome to Direct Energy’s Monthly Book Series! In this series, we’ll introduce you to some of the best books on topics that are important to our customers and our environment. From green living to budgeting to home improvement, our Monthly Book Series will feature a range of books from intro-level to in-depth studies to ensure there is something for everyone! While our recommendations aren’t specific endorsement of these books or authors, they do reflect what we feel are educational and analytical books on the given topic. READ MORE

Direct Energy and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: Partners Making a Difference

Posted July 22, 2016 by Adam P. Newton

Investing in people and charities doing great work in the communities we serve is a foundational aspect of who Direct Energy is as a company. READ MORE

Direct Energy Commits $5 Million to Texas Children’s Hospital

Posted December 21, 2015 by Adam P. Newton

It is truly better to give than to receive during the holiday season, and Direct Energy took this sentiment to heart recently. On Friday, December 18^th, 2015, we announced our intention to donate $5 million to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. READ MORE