Multi-week summer program focuses on
donations, information on energy conservation and bill payment
assistance
IRVING,
Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With extreme
heat already impacting the health and well being of the most
vulnerable Texans, TXU Energy remains committed to supporting our
neighbors. The company's 24th annual Beat the Heat
program is a multi-week initiative that includes the distribution
of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation
tips, and information on financial assistance for TXU Energy
customers.
"Right now, heat is top of mind for many Texans – whether that's
stressing over how to pay summer electricity bills, wondering about
safe and cost-effective ways to conserve, or facing the dangerous
reality of not being able to keep cool at home – the team at TXU
Energy understands, and is here to help," said Scott Hudson, president of TXU Energy. "For
almost a quarter century, TXU Energy has used our Beat the Heat
program to partner with social service agencies all over the state,
turning monetary donations into fans and air conditioning units for
neighbors who need them. We're also here to spread the word about a
variety of bill payment assistance options. Help is available on
multiple levels – our team will help guide you on getting the
assistance you need."
TXU Energy's $100,000 Beat the
Heat contribution directly supports more than a dozen social
service organizations across Texas. 2022 summer giving highlights
include:
- Dallas – The Senior Source:
$25,000 will fund 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
300 air conditioning units. The drive-thru distribution event takes
place on June 24.
- Houston – BakerRipley:
$10,000 will fund the purchase
of 600 fans for neighbors across the Houston area. BakerRipley will distribute the
fans during a drive-thru event later this summer.
- Arlington Urban Ministries: $10,000 will help purchase 300 box fans. 100
of these fans will be distributed at an event on June 1.
- Caritas of Waco:
$10,000 will fund the purchase of
400 fans. Caritas will host a distribution event for community
members on May 31.
- 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 purchase 200 box fans for
neighbors in need. Fans and box lunches will be distributed at a
Mission 911 event on
July 25.
- United Way of Abilene:
$5,000 will purchase 200 box fans
to be distributed to partner agencies in West Central Texas' Basic Needs Network.
Summer 2022 bill-payment assistance is available:
- 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). 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 CEAP and other assistance programs call 211
or visit 211texas.org and type "electricity bill."
- TXU Energy continues to provide bill-payment assistance to
customers in need through its TXU Energy AidSM program.
For nearly 40 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 more.
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