Megan Talley, Reliant 
713-537-2160 
Megan.talley@reliant.com

For the 13th year, Reliant’s Beat the Heat program will help residents of South and West Dallas stay cool and manage their electricity use during the hot summer months ahead. As prices continue to rise in every area of the economy, programs like these will be more critical than ever to provide Dallas-area seniors and vulnerable residents the support they need. 

With Reliant’s support, the West Dallas Multipurpose Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will assist families throughout the summer with cooling centers and portable AC units. Residents can call West Dallas Multipurpose Center at 214-670-6341 or MLK Jr. Community Center at 214-670-8418 to apply for a portable AC unit.  

Omar Narvaez, Dallas Council Member District 6 
Andrea Russell, Vice President, Reliant 
Dr. Philip Huang, Director, Dallas County Health and Human Services 

Interviews with representatives from City of Dallas,  and Reliant; portable AC units on display; Spanish-language spokesperson will be available. 

Across Texas, Reliant has provided more than $12 million to help Texans who need assistance with electricity costs through the CARE (Community Assistance by Reliant Energy) program since 2002. Anyone who needs help paying their electricity bill this summer can call 2-1-1 within Texas or visit 211texas.org. Reliant customers can also contact us 24/7 through a number of convenient ways, including at 1-866-222-7100, via online chat, or on the Reliant app.