The Houston Department of Health and Human Services and Reliant Energy™ recently announced a program that will fund home energy efficiency improvements for up to 900 Reliant Energy™ customers as part of a larger consumer awareness and education program.
The Reliant Energy™ PowerHouse Program will fund about 900 energy efficiency home repairs for low-income Reliant Energy™ customers in select areas throughout Houston. The program offers a stair-step educational approach, meaning Reliant Energy™ customers must attend an energy efficiency awareness workshop and bill review session to qualify for the energy efficiency home improvements.
Low-income Reliant Energy™ customers in select ZIP codes should receive an information package indicating they are eligible to participate in the home improvement program.
Although the home improvements are available for Reliant Energy™ customers, the energy efficiency awareness workshops are open to anyone in the Greater Houston area. The energy efficiency workshops and bill review sessions will be offered through five HDHHS Multi-Service Centers, including Acres Homes, Denver Harbor, Kashmere, Southwest and Sunnyside. Residents can call the center closest to them for dates and times of the energy efficiency and bill review workshops.
"Reliant Energy™ is committed to helping consumers make the most of their energy dollar," said Tracy Carmen-Jones, vice president, Reliant Energy™ Community Involvement. "The smallest energy efficiency home improvements, such as replacing weather stripping around doors and windows, can help lower electric bills and reduce overall consumption."
"The Houston Department of Health and Human Services is excited to launch the PowerHouse Program with Reliant Energy™ through our Multi-Service Centers," said Stephen Williams, director, HDHHS. "The energy efficiency awareness aspect of the program, as well as the funding for energy efficiency home improvements, will be increasingly important for consumers
as the summer months approach."
For more information, check out the Reliant Energy™ press release.
