U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work

MIRAMAR, Fla. - March 4, 2014 - PRLog -- U.S. Gas & Electric (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, was named as one of “The Best Places to Work” in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. The selected companies were honored at a special event held at the Signature Grand on February 27, 2014. USG&E ranked #6 in the top 10 large companies category among prestigious employers in South Florida.

“We are proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work in South Florida,” stated Doug Marcille, Director, CEO and President of USG&E. “USG&E considers our employees to be our best asset and strives to promote an atmosphere that rewards their dedication and commitment to our organization.”

The annual list of "Best Places to Work" was created by the South Florida Business Journal and is a comprehensive valuation of how employees perceive their jobs, granting insights into issues spanning from leadership and compensation, to teamwork and work-life balance.

Evaluation of companies was based on the results of confidential employee-satisfaction surveys compiled by and independent third party. Employees answered questions that addressed key criteria such as pride in the company, training, employee benefits, communication, opportunity for advancement, recognition of achievement, facilities and equipment and leadership.

ABOUT U.S. GAS & ELECTRIC

U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”) is a leading retail energy supplier to commercial and residential customers in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.  USG&E provides energy to customers with wide ranges of energy usage patterns and requirements and gives them the benefit of being a part of a large wholesale buying pool. The company relies on their market knowledge, internal efficiencies, and core capabilities to provide customers with the best possible pricing plans for the energy they provide.  To date, USG&E has saved customers over $38 million on their natural gas and electricity supply.  For more information please visit www.USGandE.com.