IRVING, Texas, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy
today announced that it has recognized five North Texas companies as winners in the
inaugural year of its TXU Energy Leadership Award Program. This
program recognizes corporate and nonprofit leaders in various
energy-related categories, including sustainability, innovation,
energy management, community, and engagement. The awards were
announced in conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in
Dallas.
Gabe Castro, vice president of
business markets for TXU Energy, stated, "These businesses and
organizations define energy responsibility, and we are excited to
recognize the leadership they've shown. We are focused on
partnering with our customers to help them reach their
sustainability goals and keep their environmental commitments.
These five such customers have seen impressive, measurable results,
and we hope their successes motivate others to follow their
lead."
The five North Texas-area
winners include:
Leadership in Sustainability – City
of Dallas
The City of
Dallas has become a national leader in sustainability by
changing the way it does business – looking at the entire cycle of
the processes it provides and materials it uses. Dallas is the largest city in the nation to
power its municipal operations with 100 percent renewable energy.
Managing more than 13 million square feet of building space and
7,000 municipal vehicles, the city has seen tremendous results in
increased energy efficiency and reductions in its environmental
impacts. It has upgraded lighting and back-up power resources for
some of its most critical services, including the 911 call center
and its emergency operations center. The city has also converted a
portion of its vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and offers
electric vehicle charging stations at numerous municipal
facilities. The Dallas City Council recently directed its staff to
undertake comprehensive environmental and climate action planning
to incrementally advance its commitment to making Dallas a greener and more resilient place to
live, work, and play.
Leadership in Innovation – Cinemark
Cinemark,
headquartered in Plano, is a
leader in motion picture exhibition and in energy innovation. The
company is setting a new standard for theatre efficiency and
sustainability, inspiring other industries to follow its lead.
Cinemark powers its Texas theatres
with 100 percent clean energy from solar and wind, and the company
leverages the latest technologies for energy efficiency. As such,
Cinemark has significantly reduced its carbon footprint each year,
while enhancing the moviegoing experience of its guests.
Leadership in Energy Management – Tyler
Junior College
With more than 12,000 students,
Tyler Junior College is one of the
largest community colleges in Texas. Additionally, it is one of only a
handful of community colleges in Texas accredited as a Level II Institution,
offering two baccalaureate degrees and more than 125 associate
degrees and certificates. With five locations in east Texas, the largest is the main campus, which
includes 40 buildings situated on more than 145 acres. Though the
first buildings on the main campus were built in the 1940s, TJC is
managing energy consumption through new technologies and reaping
the benefits. From energy efficient equipment in its facilities to
electric vehicle charging stations for its mechanical automotive
program, TJC is demonstrating excellence in energy management and
education.
Leadership in Community – Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County
Meals on Wheels of
Tarrant County is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit that is making a tremendous difference in the lives
of the people it serves. With more than 225 volunteer delivery
routes run each day across Tarrant County, Meals on Wheels provides
approximately one million meals each year to homebound, elderly,
and disabled clients. The organization goes above and beyond
assisting clients with fans, air conditioners, and heaters. Over
the last five years, Meals on Wheels has assisted TXU Energy
customers in obtaining energy bill pay assistance with nearly
$9,000 of TXU Energy AidSM funds.
Leadership in Engagement – Huffines Auto
Dealerships
The Huffines Auto Dealerships has a 94-year-long
reputation in North Texas of
treating customers the right way. The family-owned company is also
committed to its more than 750 employees, having been ranked six
times on the Dallas Morning News Top Places to Work.
Huffines has created a workplace culture that engages its
employees, including on innovative ideas for energy conservation.
Employees have offered up ideas that, once implemented, have saved
over one million kilowatt-hours of electricity.
TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the
recipients of its inaugural awards program. Awards were presented
earlier this year to four South
Texas-area businesses and organizations: Houston Pizza Venture, Lone Star Flight Museum,
Cypress Fairbanks ISD, and BakerRipley. Learn more about what TXU
Energy can do to help your business or organization achieve its
energy and sustainability goals by visiting us on LinkedIn.
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.
Consistently ranked as one of the Top Places to Work by The
Dallas Morning News, TXU Energy is also committed to creating a
dynamic and fun workplace where all our people can succeed. Visit
txu.com for more. TXU Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra Energy
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