FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Patrick N. Jackson, (214) 670-8418
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Reliant Energy kicks off Summer Beat the Heat Program
Sponsoring a Cooling Center at MLK Community Center
What: Reliant Energy continues its dedication to the well-being of its customers and local communities by offering several summer assistance programs, including Reliant Beat the Heat Centers in Houston, Dallas and Corpus Christi, bill payment assistance, and flexible payment options. Since 2005, Reliant has contributed nearly $8 million through its CARE energy assistance program to help Texans manage summer electricity costs.
Reliant Energy will sponsor a cooling center at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center starting in June 2014. Participants will be allowed to “beat the heat” in an air-conditioned building during business and high-heat hours through September 30, 2014. In addition to an air-conditioned space, the center will offer bottled water, snacks, and activities. The program will take place Monday through Friday, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
A press conference will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:00PM at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center to kick off the Beat the Heat program.
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: The Martin Luther King Community Center, located at 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The press conference will be held in the front lobby.
Who: This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact 214-670-8418.