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                  Teach Me Energy

                  A fun place for kids to learn more about electricity

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                  Scholarship for Champions

                  Reliant supports deserving Houston student-athletes.

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                  March of Dimes

                  Reliant employees volunteer to support the health of mothers and babies.

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                  Beat the Heat Centers

                  Escape the summer heat with free public air conditioning.

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                  Solar Splash Pad

                  Reliant donates a solar water-play area to Houston's Fifth Ward.

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                  • Community Involvement
                  • Energy Assistance
                  • Education
                   

                  Reliant supports our local communities through volunteerism, charitable giving and partnerships with a variety of organizations.  To request funding, send an email to Reliant’s corporate philanthropy program.

                  Armand Bayou Nature Center

                  Employees volunteer to rehabilitate nature trails, pot vegetation for transport, work in the heritage garden and perform other habitat preservation activities.

                  Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston

                  Reliant donates new school supplies, and our employees tutor at three different locations near downtown Houston.

                  EarthShare® Texas

                  Through the Reliant EcoShareSM program, Reliant customers pay a small, 
                  monthly fee to contribute to the purchase of carbon offsets and donate to 
                  EarthShare of Texas.

                  Galveston Bay Foundation

                  Reliant sponsors Bay Day, an event offering educational family activities related to environmental issues impacting Galveston Bay. Employees volunteer in the Karma Floating Classroom, at energy efficiency booths, at environmental booths and in other activities during the day. Reliant also celebrates the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Marsh Mania event, where citizens participate in hands-on marsh restoration activities.

                  Global Giving Day

                  Each year, Reliant employees take a work day to volunteer at a variety of
                  locations near our corporate offices and plant sites. We’ve volunteered to help seniors, staff low-income support programs and rehabilitate historic buildings
                  and nature preserves.

                  Houston Food Bank

                  Reliant employees help with warehouse management, volunteer coordination 
                  and transportation.

                  Houston Zoo

                  Reliant solar experts and Houston Zoo staff converted a fleet of electric carts to emission-free solar power, using a $50,000 joint NRG-Reliant donation.

                  March of Dimes

                  Since 2002, Reliant and our employees have participated in the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, March for Babies.

                  Meals on Wheels

                  Reliant employees make monthly food deliveries to homebound seniors through Interfaith Ministries of Houston.

                  METRORail 

                  Reliant provides free MetroRAIL rides to Reliant Stadium on Houston Texans 
                  game days.

                  National Multiple Sclerosis Society - MS150

                  Reliant employees volunteer, raise funds and train for this two-day bike ride from Houston to Austin.

                  Pappas Restaurants

                  Reliant teamed with Pappas restaurants to install an electric vehicle charging station at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse on Westheimer Road in Houston so that customers can charge their electric vehicles, courtesy of Pappas Bros., while they dine.

                  Power Your School Program

                  When a Reliant customer signs up for this program, Reliant donates $3 each month to the participating school he or she chooses.

                  Trees for Houston

                  Each year, Reliant employees plant and mulch trees throughout the Houston area.

                  United Way

                  Since 2002, Reliant has conducted an annual campaign to raise money for United Way programs. These programs help children and youth, families, neighborhoods and the elderly.

                  Reliant offers help to those with limited access to electricity and energy information through targeted programs that benefit the elderly, the young and those who need additional electricity-related assistance.

                  Beat the Heat Centers

                  Reliant supplies electricity to locations throughout Houston, Dallas, and 
                  Corpus Christi, where people can go to enjoy free air conditioning during the hot 
                  summer months.

                  Community Assistance from Reliant Energy (CARE)

                  The Community Assistance from Reliant Energy (CARE) program works with non-profit social service agencies to give assistance to customers who qualify. Customers who meet the agency criteria receive a one-time annual donation, funded by corporate contributions and customer donations, to help during difficult times. Those looking for assistance can call 211 within Texas or contact one of the service organizations listed on our CARE page.

                  Lite-Up Texas

                  Reliant participates in this discount program for customers who meet the 
                  program requirements.

                  Senior Citizen Deposit Waiver

                  Reliant waives residential customer deposits for senior citizens 65 and older. 
                  Call 713-207-7777 or 866-222-7100.

                  Reliant supports education in our communities by contributing to a variety of scholarship programs and by providing information about electricity and energy efficiency.  We demonstrate our commitment to education through the following programs.

                  Energy 101

                  Learn more about electricity, where it comes from and what it means for our everyday lives in this section of reliant.com.

                  Energy Efficiency Education

                  Reliant’s energy advisors visit people’s homes and attend events large and small, offering information and advice about reducing electricity usage. You may also see them make the occasional television appearance on programs such as Great Day Houston or Good Morning Texas in Dallas.

                  Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM Youth Scholarship Program

                  Reliant contributes funds to this program, which supports more than 2,000 deserving Texas students with money for college.

                  Reliant Scholarship for Champions

                  Reliant teams up with the Houston Texans through the Powering Strong Minds and Bodies program to give college scholarships to exceptional students who excel both academically and athletically.

                  Reliant Student Recognition Program

                  Each year, teachers and administrators across Houston nominate their top students for the Reliant Student Recognition Program. Winners receive a certificate and 
                  other prizes.

                  Teach Me Energy

                  This interactive, animated Reliant website teaches kids about energy, where it comes from and how to make smart usage choices. Reliant also gives Teach Me Energy booklets and smart energy talks to kids at local community events.

                  Events Calendar

                  Houston 

                  Beat the Heat 2013 Press Conference: Corpus Christi 
                  Thursday, May 30

                  Beat the Heat 2013 Press Conference: Dallas 
                  Wednesday, June 5

                  Beat the Heat 2013 Press Conference: Houston 
                  Thursday, June 6

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