IRVING, Texas, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Texans work
to build back from the hardships of 2020, TXU Energy remains
committed to helping fill the gaps – supporting the health and
well-being of our neighbors. The company's 23rd annual
Beat the Heat program includes drive-thru distributions of new air
conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips,
and information on financial assistance available both at the state
level and for TXU Energy customers.
"For too many Texas families,
the summer season brings stress. Whether that's worrying about how
to pay their electricity bill or facing the dangerous reality of
not being able to keep cool, TXU Energy wants to lighten the load,"
said Scott Hudson, president of TXU
Energy. "This summer, there's a record amount of assistance
available – but you have to know where to look. Our team is dually
focused on helping provide immediate relief from the heat and
spreading the word about a range of bill-payment assistance options
for those in need. We want people to know that help is
available."
TXU Energy's latest $75,000
Beat the Heat contribution directly supports 10 social
service organizations assisting people across Texas. With donations to be distributed
throughout the summer, Beat the Heat giving highlights include,
among others:
- Dallas – The Senior
Source: $25,000 will go toward
the purchase of new window air conditioning units for older adults.
This donation helps The Senior Source achieve its goal of giving
away at least 200 air conditioning units this year. The drive-thru
distribution event takes place on July
17.
- Houston – BakerRipley:
$10,000 will fund the purchase of 550
fans for neighbors across the Houston area. BakerRipley will distribute the
fans, along with fresh fruits and vegetables, during a drive-thru
event on June 15.
- Tarrant County – Meals On
Wheels: $7,500 will help purchase
fans and air conditioning units for seniors and homebound Meals On
Wheels clients across Tarrant
County.
- Corpus Christi –
Mission 911: $5,000 will go toward purchasing box fans for
neighbors in need. Fans and box lunches will be distributed at a
Mission 911 event on
July 26.
- Abilene – United Way of
Abilene: $5,000 will fund the purchase of box fans to be
distributed to partner agencies in West
Central Texas' Basic Needs Network.
Summer 2021 bill-payment assistance is available:
- State Relief: Stimulus funding has
significantly increased the assistance dollars available to Texans,
including an additional $134 million to the state's
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and
$1.3 billion to the Texas Rent Relief
Program. These programs can help customers pay current, past
due, and even future electricity bills. Customers do not need a
disconnect notice to apply. For information about Texas Rent Relief
visit texasrentrelief.com or call 1-833-989-7368. For
information about CEAP and other assistance programs call 211 or
visit 211texas.org and type "electricity bill assistance" in
the search box.
- TXU Energy Customer Relief: TXU Energy continues to
provide bill-payment assistance to customers in need through its
TXU Energy AidSM program. For over 35 years, these
funds, donated by employees, customers, and the company, have been
distributed by TXU Energy Aid partner agencies. For information on
which social service agencies are providing assistance, Texans
should call 211 or visit 211Texas.org and type
"electricity bill assistance" in the search box.
About TXU Energy
More Texans trust TXU Energy to power
their homes and businesses than any other electricity provider.
We're passionate about creating experiences and solutions tailored
to fit the needs of our customers, including electricity plans,
online tools to help save, renewable energy options and more. TXU
Energy is also committed to cultivating a dynamic and enjoyable
workplace where all our people can succeed. Visit txu.com for
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