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PASBO 2009
Direct Energy Business will be exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials’ (PASBO’s) 54th Annual Conference & Exhibits on March 31-April 3, 2009 at the Valley Forge Conference Center in Valley Forge, PA. Please stop by and visit us at Booth #318.
Globalcon 2009
Direct Energy Business will be exhibiting at Globalcon 2009 on April 1-2, 2009 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. Please stop by and visit us at Booth #137.
OASBO 2009
Direct Energy Business will be exhibiting at the Ohio Association of School Board Officials’ (OASBO’s) 53rd Annual Workshop and Trade Show on April 21-24, 2009 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. Please stop by and visit us at Booth #311.
Energy Matters Summit
Direct Energy Business is a key sponsor of Ontario’s largest public sector energy conference, the Energy Matters Summit, April 20-21 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre in Mississauga. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will be conducting a breakout session at the event to discuss the upcoming changes to the RPP’s eligibility requirements.
DIRECT ENERGY NEWS
Direct Energy Continues to Grow in North American Energy Markets
Direct Energy recently announced a 3 percent increase in profit for the full year 2008 to $383 million. Direct Energy grew its revenues by 34 percent to $10.7 billion in 2008, as a result of the acquisition of Strategic Energy, a key competitor in the commercial and industrial segment, increased activity in wholesale auctions, and growth in retail energy.
CENTRICA NEWS
Centrica Reports Preliminary Results for the 2008
Centrica plc recently announced its preliminary financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008.
Centrica Acquires Controlling Interest in Project to Develop UK’s Second Largest Gas Storage Field
Centrica plc recently announced it has acquired a controlling interest in a project to convert the Baird gas field in the southern North Sea into the UK's second largest gas storage facility. Centrica has acquired from Perenco a 70 percent interest in a project to convert the largely depleted Baird gas field for an initial payment of £25 million. Perenco will retain the remaining 30 percent stake in the project.
Centrica Announces Board and Executive Committee Changes
Centrica plc recently announced changes to the responsibilities of its Executive team and the Board composition.
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