December 3, 2024, marks Giving Tuesday. What is Giving Tuesday? It’s a global call to everyone to perform acts of generosity, both great and small.
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday 2024, here are some recent ways energy companies in Houston give back to their communities year-round.
Reliant Energy
Houston-based Reliant Energy has a rich tradition of contributing to communities and organizations in Texas and nationwide. A few of their giving initiatives include:
Reliant Gives
The Reliant Gives program supports Texas communities by asking employees to nominate local organizations they care about. A public vote on three finalist organizations takes place, with a chance to win donations of up to $100,000. Since 2016, Reliant Gives has donated $460,000 to 12 nonprofits across the state.
Charitable Giving
Through volunteer and employee-led partnership initiatives, Reliant Energy has been able to support organizations like the American Heart Association, Meals on Wheels, Armand Bayou Nature Center and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston — and many more.
Commitment to the Environment
Reliant Energy works with several organizations to involve its employees in activities like rehabilitating nature trails, planting trees and supporting eco-education for students. They’ve also implemented sustainable solutions like solar cart conversions at the Houston Zoo.
Sponsorships & Grants
Through the NRG Retail Charitable Foundation, Reliant Energy invests in communities in various ways. These include helping families in need pay their utility bills, funding local disaster relief, supporting health clinics and providing scholarships.
Direct Energy
Another energy company in Houston that serves residents across the state, Direct Energy, features a Neighbor-to-Neighbor Bill Assistance Program. This lets customers donate any amount to help fellow Texans in need keep the lights on. The electricity provider works with more than 40 agencies across the state, who ensure this aid goes to carefully screened, qualified individuals.
Green Mountain Energy
Through Green Mountain Energy Sun Club, the Houston energy company’s charitable giving initiative, both the company and customers can donate to provide sustainability grants to nonprofits. Sun Club projects focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture and environmental education.
From its inception in 2002 through 2023, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has given $14.2 million to nonprofits, helping to complete over 160 projects.
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