--World’s Largest Livestock Show Gallops into NRG Park™--
NRG Energy, Inc. will once again energize the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo™ (“Rodeo”), the world’s largest livestock show and most innovative
rodeo. This year, the NRG family is proud to feature sustainability
upgrades, personal power solutions, home services offerings, contests to
recognize local students, an on-site “geocaching” attraction and an
electricity plan offering a new pair of Justin Boots®.
Visitors to the Rodeo will see first-hand NRG’s commitment to energy
innovation and conservation, via such elements as:
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Power On The Go: For those looking to charge their mobile
phones without missing any of the roping, riding or racing, NRG
Portable Power will have a network of six Portable Power kiosks and
seven NRG Street Charge® stations that provide power and charging
solutions to customers on-the-go and away from outlets.
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Sustainability: For folks who have not visited NRG Park since
last year’s Rodeo, they’ll get to see new LED lighting in NRG
Stadium™, which will illuminate all events and concerts while drawing
60 percent less energy than the venue’s previous lighting.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Those driving to the Rodeo
in an electric vehicle can take advantage of the six NRG eVgo®
charging stations installed at the corner of Kirby and Murworth.
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Home Security and Automation: These new offerings will be
demonstrated on-site and feature a variety of home protection and
energy conservation products and services that can be controlled
remotely via mobile apps.
“As a native Houstonian, Rodeo season is one of my favorite times of the
year and I am excited to share these new energy solutions with
Rodeo-goers so they can personally experience how we can help power
their homes and their lives,” said Elizabeth Killinger, President of NRG
Retail and Reliant. “Along with showcasing our growing suite of customer
offerings, Reliant and NRG always look forward to the Rodeo as a way to
give back to Houston, a city we call home and have served for many
years.”
Recognizing Local Students
Reliant continues its proud tradition of giving back to the community
via student outreach programs:
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Student Recognition Program: Reliant will recognize kindergarten
through 8th grade students from Greater Houston area
schools for extraordinary and most improved academic achievement and
outstanding citizenship. Students nominated by teachers, principals
and parents will have a chance to win tickets to the Fall Out Boy
concert on March 8. Two outstanding students will receive VIP tickets
and 19 additional students will be awarded suite tickets.
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Power of Art: This contest features artwork from 26 local elementary
school students, available for viewing at NRG Park. The public will
have a chance to vote for their favorite from March 9-April 3. Three
winners will receive $1,000 for their school’s art supplies, $1,000
toward their district’s art supplies and a $100 gift card and plaque
to honor their achievement.
Roping in Energy Savings
With the Reliant
Rodeo plan, Reliant captures the Rodeo spirit with an offering that
includes competitive 12-month pricing, the assurance of 24/7 online and
phone service and support and a voucher for a free pair of Justin Boots®
for new customers.
NRG Geocaching Adventure
With so much NRG activity at this year’s Rodeo, one of the best ways to
experience it all is via the NRG Geocaching Adventure, a fun digital
scavenger hunt for the community to interact with various NRG brands and
learn more about the sustainability efforts of NRG Park, Power On The
Go, eVgo and the Reliant Rodeo plan. Players can use their smartphone on
the Rodeo grounds to get clues and coordinates to locate the hidden
geocodes. Contestants who find all four hidden geocodes to complete the
challenge will receive a limited-edition 2015 Rodeo geocoin. Please
visit nrg.com/adventure
to learn more about this exciting adventure.
About NRG
NRG is leading customer-driven change in the U.S. energy industry by
delivering cleaner and smarter energy choices, while building on the
strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse competitive power
portfolio. A Fortune 250 company, we create value through reliable and
efficient conventional generation while driving innovation in solar and
renewable power, electric vehicle ecosystems, carbon capture technology
and customer-centric energy solutions. Our retail electricity providers
serve almost 3 million residential and commercial customers throughout
the country. More information is available at nrg.com.
Connect with NRG Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy
and @NRGMedia.
Security and Home Automation Services are offered by NRG Connected Home
LLC, a sister company of Reliant Energy Retail Services LLC, both of
which are wholly owned by NRG Energy, Inc.
About Reliant, an NRG Company
Reliant provides electricity, smart energy solutions and energy services
to business and residential customers across Texas. Reliant is part of
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a Fortune 250 company that is at the
forefront of changing how people think about, buy and use energy. Backed
by a diverse portfolio of nearly 140 power generating facilities that
can support millions of homes and businesses nationwide, NRG’s retail
businesses, including Reliant, serve almost 3 million customers in 10
states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, NRG’s retail brands
are the largest providers of electricity in Texas. For more information
about Reliant products and services, please visit reliant.com
and connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy
and on Twitter @reliantenergy.
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