BOSTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint
Energy is partnering with utility marketplace leader, Energy
Federation, Inc, (EFI) to launch a new energy efficient product,
educational marketplace, and instant rebate program in Indiana. The program will provide new and
innovative ways to reach utility customers while increasing savings
and improving overall engagement. EFI was selected as the
technology provider to implement the new energy efficiency programs
in Indiana, while continuing to
service and enhance the existing programs in Arkansas, Minnesota, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
"We're always looking to provide countless avenues for our
customers to use energy more efficiently while saving money. With
the addition of the Indiana
marketplace, we are able to meet customers where they are, whether
that's going into a physical store or purchasing equipment online,"
said Rina Harris, Director, Energy
Solutions and Business Services. "We have a strong focus on
improving programs and service offerings so that we can reach all
customers, and we are thrilled to embark on this new partnership
with EFI as it will be very beneficial for our
customers."
The online marketplace will serve utility customers with energy
efficiency products and educational content to promote ways to
conserve energy and other resources. The eCommerce site will
provide eligible customers the ability to purchase ENERGY
STAR® certified products such as lighting, smart
thermostats, smart home products, appliances and more at a
competitive and reduced cost with utility rebates.
Customers can purchase ENERGY STAR®
certified products in-store and apply CenterPoint Energy's rebate
at the point of sale. Qualified customers can verify their
eligibility and instantly receive a rebate through their mobile
device, reducing processing time from weeks to just minutes, when
compared to a traditional downstream rebate.
As CenterPoint Energy's selected technology and program
implementer, EFI will be responsible for marketing and outreach
services, as well as providing a seamless shopping experience for
customers on the eCommerce site; a positive journey from the first
marketing touch to purchase, to the product delivery, to the post
order engagement and beyond.
"EFI is excited to expand our partnership and provide
award-winning and exceptional service through our eCommerce
technology and instant rebate platform," said George Cornwell, Senior Manager of Sales and
Business Development at EFI. "It is an honor to contribute to
CenterPoint Energy's mission of helping customers make the
energy-efficient choice."
About CenterPoint Energy
As the only investor-owned
electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy,
Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with
electric transmission and distribution, power generation and
natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million
metered customers in Arkansas,
Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. As of December
31, 2020, the company owned approximately $33 billion in assets and also owned 53.7 percent
of the common units representing limited partner interests in
Enable Midstream Partners, LP, a publicly traded master limited
partnership that owns, operates and develops strategically located
natural gas and crude oil infrastructure assets. With approximately
9,500 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies
have been in business for more than 150 years. For more
information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
About EFI
Energy Federation, Inc. (EFI), the industry
leader in delivering energy efficiency technology solutions, is
changing the way people save energy and how utilities engage with
their customers. EFI is a pioneering technology provider of
utility-branded marketplaces and instant rebate programs for
utility companies. EFI's innovative incentive and product
all-in-one solutions help utilities meet their customer's needs -
at the speed of life. To learn more about how EFI can help, visit
www.efi.org.
Contact
EFI
Jessica Kerr
Marketing@efi.org
Media Relations
Media.Relations@CenterPointEnergy.com
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