We are proud of the recognition we have received from the energy industry and the business community, but we’re equally proud of the consistent value we strive to bring to our customers every day.
2008 Honours
Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders Award
Kumud Kalia, Direct Energy's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Executive Vice President, Customer Operations, is named one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders. Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders Awards Program recognizes performance excellence and achievement of IT executives who show exemplary leadership, honouring those who are driving strategy and innovation in top-tier IT departments.
2007 Honours
Best Multinational Company in North America
Direct Energy is honoured by the 2007 Stevie International Business Awards, the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business.
Corporate Sponsor Award
The Housing Crisis Center in Dallas recognized Direct Energy with its 2007 Corporate Sponsor Award; the Center is the company’s direct in the community charity of choice in Dallas.
Financial Post 500
Financial Post Business magazine ranked Direct Energy as Canada’s 43rd largest corporation by revenue and 3rd largest merchandiser.
Flexible Employer
For the second year, the City of Houston’s Mayor White recognized Direct Energy in support of creative alternatives to the work schedule to aid traffic congestion.
Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence
Direct Energy received the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Workplace Flexibility in the greater Dallas area that recognizes employers that are successfully using workplace flexibility to meet both employer and employee goals.
CIO 100 Award
Direct Energy has been honored with a CIO 100 Award for our Information Services’ Project North Star initiative; a load forecasting tool that greatly improves the way we match our energy procurement to customer consumption.
2006 Honours
Direct Energy a Centrica Business
Fortune Global 500
In the 2006 Europe Edition of Fortune featuring the Global 500, Centrica ranks as the 8th largest utility in the World.
Financial Post 500
Direct Energy was ranked as Canada’s 105th largest corporation by revenue by Financial Post Business magazine.
Nominated for "Best Place to Work" in Houston
The Houston Business Journal nominated us for this honour, based on our innovative employee programs, strong community involvement and our people-oriented corporate culture.
2005 Honours
Outstanding Business Achievement – Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Our comprehensive continuing education programs were applauded and honoured by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
Best Employer for 50-Plus Canadians
CARP, the leading advocacy association for mature Canadians, honoured Direct Energy for the way we value and create opportunities for qualified people over the age of 50.
Silver Value Chain Award in the Energy/Utility Category
M2M Magazine recognized our Business Services division for developing Direct Energy Suite, a robust Web-based portal tool.
Operations Vendor of the Year
Staples Business Depot honoured our Business Services division for our fast, efficient response to energy and facility management calls, and our speed in handling service requests.
