–Decade of Support Provides Nearly $9 Million in Energy Assistance to Customers–
With the Summer Solstice marking the official start of the Texas summer,
Reliant continues its commitment to local communities with a variety of
energy assistance programs. The Reliant Beat the Heat Center locations
in Houston, Dallas and Corpus Christi are open to provide area residents
relief from summer’s high temperatures, along with bill payment
assistance and flexible payment options for customers. Since 2005,
Reliant has contributed nearly $9 million through its CARE (Community
Assistance by Reliant Energy) program for Texans who need help with
summer electricity costs.
“For a decade now, Reliant has provided energy assistance for Texas
communities. For our customers, we want you to know you can count on us
and that we’ve got your back,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president of
NRG Retail and Reliant. “The summer months are a time when many Texans
need assistance, and working together with local officials, we will make
sure they get support and relief from the heat. From our Beat the Heat
Center locations all the way to financial assistance on electricity,
Reliant consistently serves the communities where our customers live and
work.”
The 2015 Beat the Heat Center locations are open through October 2. Each
location offers air-conditioned spaces, entertainment with games and
light snacks and water, and select sites will provide children
opportunities to learn more about energy. This is Reliant’s tenth year
supporting center locations in Houston and sixth consecutive year in
Dallas and Corpus Christi.
In addition to the Beat the Heat Center locations, other energy
assistance programs and innovative electricity plans are available,
including:
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Nearly $750,000 in Reliant contributions to social services agencies
available to assist seniors and low-income residential customers with
paying their electricity bills through the CARE program, along with
payment extensions and deferred payment plans.
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Average billing to help consumers manage payments during the hottest
months, and dedicated Reliant customer service agents available to
help individuals identify social agencies that can provide assistance
with electricity bills.
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The Reliant Home Energy Checkup for customers to receive a free
evaluation of their home’s energy efficiency and recommendations for
improvement.
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The Reliant Predictable 12 plan that lets customers pay the exact same
amount for electricity every month, with no surprises.
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The Reliant ConservationSM plan that rewards customers for
conserving energy with a lower energy charge for the first 1,000 kWh
used.
For more information on any of these programs, customers can call
1-866-RELIANT.
Beat the Heat Center locations include:
City of Houston Multi-Service Center (MSC) Locations (open
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
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Acres Homes, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., 832.393.4145
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Denver Harbor, 6402 Market St., 713.670.2100
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Northeast, 9720 Spaulding, 832.395.0470
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Sunnyside, 9314 Cullen Blvd., 832.395.0069
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Magnolia, 7037 Capitol St., 713.928.9515
City of Dallas Multipurpose Center Locations (open Monday-Friday,
8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd., 214.670.8418
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West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road, 214.670.6340
City of Corpus Christi Senior Center Locations (open
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
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Greenwood Senior Center, 4040 Greenwood Dr., 361.826.1368
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Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Dr., 361.826.2340
For more information on the Beat the Heat Center locations, including
free transportation, residents can call the nearest local center
location.
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 residential and
commercial customers throughout the country. 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
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