GDF SUEZ Energy Resources To Host Current Intelligence Webinar On Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

HOUSTON, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, one of the largest competitive retail electricity providers to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers in the country, will host a national webinar on June 14 titled Sustainability and Energy Efficiency.

The complimentary, one-hour presentation, scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon CST, will feature speakers from American Energy Solutions, an energy services management company, who will provide attendees with tips on reaching sustainability goals while gaining a competitive business advantage.  The webinar is the second in the quarterly series Current Intelligence, which is hosted by GDF SUEZ Energy Resources and focuses on timely subject matter that is informative to commercial, industrial, and institutional electricity buyers. 

"Industry changes and stricter environmental standards have made sustainability an increasingly critical component to building an effective energy management strategy," said David Coffman, Vice President of Marketing for GDF SUEZ Energy Resources. "This webinar will help give buyers a better understanding of how to balance business with the environment and find innovative ways to improve profitability through eco-friendly practices."

Experts from American Energy Solutions will discuss the following topics:

• Meeting sustainability goals through energy efficiency upgrades
• Using energy efficiency audits to gain a competitive advantage
• Available tax benefits, rebates, and incentives for energy efficiency projects
• The potential benefits of cost performance reviews
• Supply chain reporting and public disclosure

Commercial, industrial, and institutional electricity buyers interested in participating in the event can register at www.electricitywebinars.com. 

About GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA

GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA is one of the largest non-residential retail energy suppliers in the U.S. and currently serves commercial and industrial customers in 12 markets: Delaware, Texas, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. The company serves over 80,000 accounts for customers having a peak demand ranging from 50 KW to more than 200 MW, with an estimated peak load totaling nearly 10,000 MW.

For more about GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, visit www.gdfsuezenergyresources.com or call 1-866-999-8374. Follow GDF SUEZ Energy Resources on LinkedIn, Twitter: @GDFSUEZEnergy, and Facebook. GDF SUEZ Energy Resources is part of International Power, which in North America manages a range of energy businesses in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, including electricity generation and cogeneration, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution and sales, asset-based trading and origination, and retail energy sales and related services to commercial and industrial customers.

International Power is listed on the London Stock Exchange with ticker symbol IPR. GDF SUEZ SA holds a 70% interest in International Power plc. For more information, please visit www.iprplc-gdfsuez.com and www.gdfsuez.com. 

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