Gateway Energy Helping Thousands of U.S. Military

MONTEBELLO, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway Energy Services Corporation's Military Discount Program is helping thousands of military personnel, veterans and their families take control of their energy costs.

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In its first year, 9,667 customers have requested the program, which gives a 5% discount on Gateway's monthly variable rate for natural gas and electricity. Customers who are active U.S. military and reserve personnel, honorably discharged U.S. veterans, and surviving spouses or parents of U.S. military personnel, are eligible. All customers must show proof of eligibility: military ID or military discharge papers (DD form 214 or similar).

Customers new to Gateway are also eligible for special sign-up incentives, including a Visa Prepaid Card worth up to $75. Current customers are also eligible for the incentive if they have one service and sign up for the other. More information is available at www.gesc.com/military.

Gateway began its Military Discount Program on November 11, Veterans Day, 2009.

"It was important to us to offer help to the men and women of our Armed Forces and their families," said Bill Cateno, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "We are proud that Gateway is helping almost 10,000 customers save on energy and we want to help even more of the men and women who have served our country."

Along with Cateno, an Air Force veteran, Gateway counts veterans from all branches of the military among its employees. Several have served in war time, including Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some continue to serve through the Reserves.

About Gateway Energy Services

Gateway Energy Services Corporation, based in Montebello, Rockland County, N.Y., is one of the largest independent retail energy suppliers in North America, providing natural gas and electricity to residential and business customers in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, Gateway Energy provides competitive energy products to consumers giving them more control over their energy costs. (www.gesc.com)

SOURCE Gateway Energy Services Corporation