Reliant to help Texans "Beat the Heat" with Summer Assistance Programs

 

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Reliant to Help Texans “Beat the Heat”
with Summer Assistance Programs
Cooling Centers, Flat-Rate Plans, Energy Assistance Offer Relief on High Temperatures, Managing Energy Costs for Dallas Residents

WHAT:     For the sixth consecutive year, Reliant Beat the Heat Centers will provide sites for Dallas residents to stay cool during the day and minimize home electricity use. Across Texas, Reliant provides nearly $750,000 in bill payment assistance through the CARE (Community Assistance by Reliant Energy) Program, available through social service agencies, and flexible payment options for those customers in need. Moreover, Reliant’s Predictable 12 plan lets customers pay the same amount for electricity every month, for 12 months, with no surprises – no matter the season.

WHO:    Bill Clayton, Executive Director, NRG Retail Charitable Foundation
Zachary Thompson, Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS)
Pamela Jones, MLK Jr. CC Manager

WHEN:    Monday, June 1, 2015
    10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

WHERE:    Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
    2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
    Dallas, Texas 75215


CONTACTS:    Veronica Adamcik
(O) 713-537-5281, (M) 713-299-2689
veronica.adamcik@nrg.com