Crius Energy Retail Brands Expand Offerings, Add Markets

Crius Energy announced that two of its retail energy brands marked significant expansions of service and reach this month.

Crius said that Public Power is expanding its electricity presence throughout Pennsylvania in three new utility service areas.

Crius also officially announced that Viridian Energy is now offering natural gas service in select markets in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Viridian's launch of natural gas service in the three states had been first reported by EnergyChoiceMatters.com

At Baltimore Gas & Electric in Maryland, Viridian is offering residential gas customers a variable rate currently priced at 55.21¢/Therm.

At Washington Gas Light in Maryland, Viridian is offering residential gas customers a variable rate currently priced at 48.83¢/Therm.

At WGL in D.C., Viridian is offering residential customers a variable rate currently priced at 55.90¢/therm.

At WGL in Virginia, Viridian is offering residential customers a variable rate currently priced at 53.46¢/therm.

At Columbia Gas in Virginia, Viridian is offering residential customers a variable rate currently priced at 47.42¢/Ccf.

"This expansion marks a continuation of Crius Energy’s ambitious plan for growth in 2013, which began with the acquisition of a book of customers from PNE Energy Supply earlier this year," said Michael Fallquist, CEO of Crius Energy. "The company will continue to increase market share by executing its multi-pronged growth strategy that includes rolling out Crius brand energy products in new markets, extending the reach of Crius brands in markets where it currently operates, cross-selling electricity and gas to both new and existing customers, and exploring opportunities for accretive acquisitions."