ARLINGTON, Texas, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Rangers Baseball Club and Reliant Energy, along with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), are teaming with the local chapter of Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas to help three local homeowners make their homes more energy efficient during the hot Texas summer. Today, July 25, Texas Rangers outfielder Kevin Mench, along with Reliant Energy volunteers and Reliant Home Energy Advisors, will take part in a Rebuilding Together event to significantly improve the energy efficiency of three Dallas homes and help lower the electricity bills for the deserving homeowners. Volunteers will replace light bulbs, re-caulk window frames, install new window air-conditioning units and update some household appliances. "The Texas Rangers are proud to be part of this community initiative with our partners at Reliant Energy," stated Rangers President Jeff Cogen. "We hope that our involvement will help Rebuilding Together make a difference in Greater Dallas." "The Texas Rangers and Rebuilding Together are valued community partners of Reliant Energy, and today's event demonstrates the power of that partnership to improve the lives of North Texans," said Reliant Energy Vice President Gregg Hollenberg. Reliant Energy also will donate $100 to Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas for every home run hit by the Texas Rangers at Ameriquest Field in Arlington during the 2006 season. Known as "Home Runs for Homes," this program will contribute to repairs and reconstruction during the fall and winter months. Rebuilding Together is the nation's premiere charity providing low-income homeowners with home repairs, reconstruction, and home modification services through a network of affiliates and volunteers. The mission of Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas is to insure that low-income, elderly homeowners, individuals with disabilities, and families with children live in proper housing that will give them warmth, safety and independence. The Greater Dallas chapter of Rebuilding Together has been assisting homeowners in need for the last three years and has repaired more than 25 homes in the Dallas area during 2006. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is made up of contractors, design-building firms, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, subcontractors, and other professionals who work in the remodeling industry. NARI develops and maintains programs that expand and unite the remodeling industry and as an independent association, requires its members to follow its code of ethics and follow sound business practices.
