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Houston company incentivizes renewable energy plans

Here's how Direct Energy hopes to grow its renewable energy clientbase. Photo via Getty Images

It pays to be a responsible energy consumer.

Direct Energy will be offering two-years of Amazon Prime for its new customers. The On Us promotion is part of an ongoing partnership with Amazon since 2018, and will include a fixed-rate electricity plan or a fixed-rate electricity plan with free nights or free weekends, and will be 100 percent renewable.

The On Us electricity suite will include free electricity between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m., free power from Friday night at 6 p.m. until midnight on Sunday, and a fixed rate for 24 months. Customers who already have Amazon Prime will receive a $15 gift card. The plan incentivizes new customers to join and receive the Prime membership, which is a $139 value.

“With this newest offer, Direct Energy makes it easy and seamless for customers to find the right electricity plan for their needs, with the added savings, convenience, and entertainment with Amazon Prime—all in a single membership,” Britany Keller, marketing lead at Direct Energy, says in a news release.

“Our customers can begin enjoying Prime membership as quickly as a day after they start service on an eligible plan with Direct Energy," she continues. "We are thrilled to continue to bring our customers new ways to enjoy Amazon Prime through our suite of ‘On Us’ plans.”

Direct Energy reports that it utilizes renewable energy from green sources like wind, geothermal, hydro, and solar energy to help reduce the carbon footprint.

Originally founded in Canada, Direct Energy is a subsidiary of Houston-based NRG Energy, which has recently announced its own sustainability advancements to NRG Park.

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KULR Technology Group is developing a battery system for a zero-emission helicopter. Photo courtesy KULR

Webster-based KULR Technology Group has announced a strategic co-development collaboration with Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) to develop a next-generation, high-performance battery system for the eR66 battery-electric helicopter demonstrator.

KULR, an electronics manufacturing company, will serve as the developer of the advanced battery system for the eR66 platform. KULR will design and integrate a high-performance battery structure that uses its proprietary battery safety technologies and thermal management solutions, previously developed for aerospace and spaceflight applications.

California-based Robinson Helicopter Company is the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters. Its eR66 is expected to deliver zero-emission, affordable and quiet performance for “high-demand applications.”

“Robinson Helicopter has built more civil helicopters than any manufacturer on Earth, and their commitment to reliability is exactly the standard KULR’s battery architecture is designed to meet,” Michael Mo, CEO of KULR, said in a news release. “KULR’s battery systems have been qualified for NASA spaceflight. They were designed from day one for dual use: a primary flight cycle and a certified second life. The eR66 is where that architecture proves itself in rotorcraft.”

David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, cited the partnership as a shift in service for commercial and civil operations and touted the potential environmental benefits.

“By integrating electric propulsion, we aren't just reducing our environmental impact; we are unlocking critical new capabilities for life-saving missions,” Smith added in the release. “For use cases like rapid organ and tissue transport, the reduced acoustic signature and zero-emission profile ensure that time-sensitive, low-emission deliveries are faster, quieter, and more sustainable than ever before."

The companies say, through the partnership, they aim to:

  • Advance eR66 performance
  • Enhance aviation safety
  • Increase cost efficiency
  • Uphold American aerospace leadership
  • Support decarbonization
  • Promote circular economy principles

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