TXU Energy announced this week that they are committing $300,000 to Dallas and Tarrant County communities to assist them in preparing for special heat-emergency programs. An extension of TXU Energy's "Check on Your Neighbor" program that assists customers during the summer's high temperatures, the money will go toward providing services such as cooling-off shelters in recreation centers, overnight shelters, an emergency hotline, transportation to shelters and provision of fresh water and ice.

"We are in the midst of a typical hot Texas summer, and our friends and neighbors will rely upon us for help during these 100-plus degree days," said Zach Thompson of Dallas County Health and Human Services. "It's through programs like TXU's Energy Aid and donations from companies like TXU Energy that we are able to provide these needed services."

TXU Energy made a commitment in 2004 to provide $15 million over three years to assist families who have difficulties paying their electric bills. Additionally, TXU Energy made another commitment to provide up to $25 million in discounts for low-income customers during all of 2006. In 2005, TXU Energy donated more than $2.9 million in TXU Energy Aid funds to selected service agency partners in Dallas County and Tarrant County.