{"id":14002,"date":"2026-06-01T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=17ea4b524790d95ef58463e96a1d9d90"},"modified":"2026-06-01T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:00:00","slug":"summer-in-texas-is-here-reliant-helps-texans-stay-cool-and-cut-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=14002","title":{"rendered":"Summer in Texas Is Here: Reliant Helps Texans Stay Cool and Cut Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bwalignc\">\n\u2014<i>52 Beat the Heat centers open statewide as smart energy programs drive affordability for customers<\/i>\u2014<\/p><p>HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BeatTheHeat?src=hash\" >#BeatTheHeat<\/a>--As Texas braces for another hot summer, Reliant is ramping up support to help residents stay cool, safe and financially prepared. With rising temperatures expected to drive record energy demand and strain household budgets, the company is supporting 52 Beat the Heat centers statewide while scaling smart energy programs that reward customers for more efficient electricity use during peak periods.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260601817885\/en\/724623\/5\/reliant_p.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260601817885\/en\/724623\/22\/reliant_p.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260601817885\/en\/724623\/5\/reliant_p.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260601817885\/en\/724623\/21\/reliant_p.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n\u201cStaying comfortable in extreme heat should be simple and affordable for every Texan,\u201d said Bill Clayton, senior vice president of Reliant. \u201cOur goal is to provide practical, everyday support\u2014from safe, air-conditioned spaces and meaningful customer assistance to innovative home technology\u2014that makes it easier to stay cool, manage energy use and keep costs under control this summer.\u201d<\/p><p>\nAcross Texas, summer energy needs look different from one household to the next. For some, it means finding a place to cool off during extreme heat. For others, it\u2019s using smart tools to better manage energy use and costs at home. Reliant\u2019s summer programs are designed to meet both, with solutions that are straightforward, accessible and built for the way customers live.<\/p><p>\n<b><i>Relief When It Matters Most<\/i><\/b><\/p><p>\nReliant\u2019s community-based programs provide direct, on-the-ground support for Texans facing extreme heat and rising energy costs:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>52 Beat the Heat centers now open statewide\n<br\/><\/b>In partnership with local governments and nonprofits, Reliant is donating more than $200,000 to provide cooling centers across Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Lubbock and McAllen, offering critical relief during extreme heat.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>In-home cooling support for vulnerable households\n<br\/><\/b>Reliant funding will provide nearly 2,000 portable AC units and fans to eligible residents, extending cooling access to those without reliable air conditioning.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>$1 million in payment assistance\n<br\/><\/b>Through the CARE (Community Assistance by Reliant Energy) program, Reliant and parent company NRG have committed $1 million to support eligible customers this year. Texans facing hardship can call 2-1-1 or visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2F211texas.org&amp;esheet=54545227&amp;newsitemid=20260601817885&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=211texas.org&amp;index=1&amp;md5=00207b4ab4f9903ef0e34ab6e08fb572\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">211texas.org<\/a> to connect with local agencies or reach out to Reliant directly for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n<b><i>Turning Smart Energy into Real Savings<\/i><\/b><\/p><p>\nReliant helps customers take control of their energy use with technology-driven smart energy programs that deliver automatic savings. These programs help support Texas\u2019 energy future as part of a virtual power plant (VPP), which increases grid stability and reduces energy costs for consumers:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>Smarter homes, lower bills with Vivint\n<br\/><\/b>Reliant and home security leader Vivint work together to bring energy savings, protection and control\u2014all in one place. Homeowners can add the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reliant.com%2Fen%2Fresidential%2Fhome-solutions%2Fvivint%2Fsmarter-home-bundle&amp;esheet=54545227&amp;newsitemid=20260601817885&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Reliant+Smarter+Home+Bundle&amp;index=2&amp;md5=83f85f68df0eca7f1e1796de8765ff24\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Reliant Smarter Home Bundle<\/a> to their electricity plan and receive a free Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro, Vivint Smart Thermostat and complimentary professional installation\u2014a $500 value\u2014plus personalized energy insights. This makes it easier for customers to monitor usage, improve efficiency and reduce costs.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b>Small adjustments, real savings\n<br\/><\/b>The Reliant <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Freliant.com%2Fdegrees&amp;esheet=54545227&amp;newsitemid=20260601817885&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Degrees+of+Difference&amp;index=3&amp;md5=41bd96fc0b7dc3c83832b0f6301a8f6e\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Degrees of Difference<\/a> with Smart Thermostats program makes small, temporary thermostat adjustments during peak demand\u2014often when homes are unoccupied. Customers who enroll remain fully in control of their thermostat and can earn an annual $40 bill credit for their participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nTo learn more, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reliant.com%2F&amp;esheet=54545227&amp;newsitemid=20260601817885&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=reliant.com.&amp;index=4&amp;md5=dc1113fbe80a0e5a90ee80646e3f24e5\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">reliant.com.<\/a><\/p><p>\n<b>About Reliant, an NRG Company<\/b><\/p><p>\nReliant makes power personal. Texans trust Reliant as a provider of electricity and a pillar of support in the communities we serve. From a best-in-class app to breakthrough innovations, Reliant is recognized nationally for outstanding customer service and as the leader in the evolving energy and smart home space. Reliant is part of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company that delivers innovative natural gas, electricity and smart home solutions to homes and businesses across North America. Visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Freliant.com&amp;esheet=54545227&amp;newsitemid=20260601817885&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=reliant.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=87084098e98f53df31d716b0bf4f8cbc\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">reliant.com<\/a> for more information and connect with us on Facebook at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Freliantenergy&amp;esheet=54545227&amp;newsitemid=20260601817885&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=facebook.com%2Freliantenergy&amp;index=6&amp;md5=8ab4c498f069e1a27985e0860a23b02c\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">facebook.com\/reliantenergy<\/a> and X or Instagram @reliantenergy. PUCT Certificate #10007.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>Media Contact:<\/b><br\/>Megan Talley, Reliant\n<br\/>713-537-2160\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:megan.talley@reliant.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">megan.talley@reliant.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201452 Beat the Heat centers open statewide as smart energy programs drive affordability for customers\u2014HOUSTON&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;#BeatTheHeat&#8211;As Texas braces for another hot summer, Reliant is ramping up support to help residents stay cool, safe and fin&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14002"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14003,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14002\/revisions\/14003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}