News Room

Stay current with recent news and announcements about Reliant Energy and what we are doing in our local Texas community. And for a complete history of all news releases, please visit NRG Energy.

 

Electric vehicle pilot project launched

The City of Houston and Reliant Energy are bringing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to the streets of Houston to demonstrate the important role that electric cars can play in the city's clean energy future. Read more about the "Power of the Plug-In" program. (PDF, 111 KB)

 

Reliant Energy launches the Cool Globes^® Challenge
Families can complete this fun scavenger hunt, full of energy efficiency tips, and be entered to win a trip to Switzerland. Learn how to participate in the challenge. (PDF, 44 KB)

 

Reliant Energy and Nissan encourage electric vehicle use 

The two companies will promote a broader adoption of electric vehicles in Texas to reduce CO2 emissions. Read more about the announcement. (PDF, 44 KB)

 

Tom Gros named Senior Vice President of Sales
Tom will have responsibility for all of Reliant Energy's retail sales efforts. Learn more about his new responsibilities in our organizational announcement. (PDF, 32 KB)

 

Reliant Energy receives a $20 Million smart energy grant
The company will use the grant to empower customers to become more energy efficient with new tools and products. Learn more about this announcement. (PDF, 28 KB)

  

New Smart Energy Technology at Houston Smart Home
Reliant Energy offers a glimpse into the future of household electricity at its local Smart House. Learn more about the Smart House project. (PDF, 28 KB)

  

Cool Globes^®: Hot ideas for a cooler planet
Come learn about simple solutions to global warming---and ways you can help by using less energy. Read more about the Cool Globes project. (PDF, 52 KB)

  

Reliant volunteers help with needed repairs

Hundreds of volunteers helped repair homes in low-income communities as part of the Rebuilding Together Houston program. Learn about the work program. (PDF, 28 KB)

  

Reliant Energy featured during National Customer Service Week
Taking care of our customers is top priority at Reliant Energy. Vice President of Customer Care Bill Clayton offers tips on getting great customer service and is featured in a local television news story. Learn more   

  

Reliant Energy helped in hurricane assistance programs
We participated in a number of programs to help residents with hurricane preparation in case a storm were to hit the Texas Gulf Coast . Read how we helped out. (PDF, 37 KB)  

 

Reliant Energy supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
We donated $49,800 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston for its after-school program, and more than 20 Reliant Energy employees volunteered as tutors. Read more about our support efforts. (PDF, 77 KB)   

 

Our retail business is part of the NRG family
Reliant Energy is now backed by NRG Energy, one of the largest energy producers in Texas. This creates a strong, reliable and competitive business to benefit Texans, including customers and employees. Read more about this announcement. (PDF, 88 KB)