Parent Electric Company to Amigo Energy Praises Competition Bureau's Response

Jan. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Just Energy is the parent company to electric company Amigo Energy, National Home Services, and other companies as well. National Home Services is a retailer of energy efficient water heaters. This month Just Energy has gladly accepted the application placed by the Competition Tribunal in Canada against Direct Energy and Reliance, two companies reportedly engaging in anti-competitive practices. These practices have resulted in the reduction of consumer choice in choosing a water heater among the Ontario residential marketplace.

A careful investigation by the Competition Bureau has revealed that both Direct Energy and Reliance have indeed engaged in anti-completive practices. Therefore, the Competition Tribunal is seeking $25 million to be paid by Direct Energy Marketing Limited and Reliance Comfort Limited Partnership. The money will go toward penalties and other damages caused because of the loss of fair competition.

“I believe fundamentally in competition and feel that the practices of Direct Energy and Reliance have significantly limited the ability of National and other competitors to expand in the market for water heater rental in Ontario by establishing artificial barriers to customer switching. These actions reflect poorly on the entire industry and, understandably, cause concerns for consumers. We believe that consumers deserve better and thank the Competition Bureau for its continuing efforts to promote competition in this industry,” says the electric company CEO, Ken Hartwick.

About Just Energy Group, Inc.

Established in 1997, Just Energy is the parent electric company to other companies, including Amigo Energy. It is publicly traded under NYSE-JE and TSX:JE, and severs over a million customers across North America. One of the appealing things about Just Energy is that they strive to provide environmentally friendly services. Their green solutions allow energy consumers to leave less of an impact on the environment on a daily basis.

About Amigo Energy

Established in 2003, Amigo Energy is an energy company that provides energy to well over a hundred thousand Texans. Amigo energy is a subsidiary of the Just Energy Group, Inc. They provide cost effective, energy efficient ideas for customers throughout the state. Proof of their attention to customer care is the growth the company continues to experience.

National Home Services

Created in 2008 and serving over 225,000 customers, National Home Services is a subsidiary of electric company Just Energy Group, Inc that primarily supplies energy efficient water heaters for rent. They also provide HVAC equipment on the new and existing home markets. National Home Services continues to grow, striving to provide the best possible service to customers across the North American continent.