HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliant Energy’s low-income customers will get relief from high temperatures and summer electricity bills through several assistance programs announced today, including Beat the Heat Centers, free home energy monitors to help manage energy use, bill payment assistance and flexible payment options. For the sixth consecutive year, Reliant is sponsoring Beat the Heat Centers in Houston to provide a place for individuals to stay cool during the heat of the day and minimize their home electricity use. Beat the Heat Centers are open now until Oct. 1, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is the second year for Beat the Heat Centers in Dallas and Corpus Christi. The company is also giving away up to 1,000 home energy monitors to help low-income customers with smart meters learn more about how they use electricity, giving them more control over their energy use and cost. The home energy monitor is a wireless in-home display that communicates near real-time information, including current electricity usage and cost, and a comparison of daily usage and weekly usage information. With that information, customers can make decisions about how they use energy to help manage their household budget.
