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April 14, 2010

The City of Houston joins the TexasIsHot Coalition

The City of Houston has joined the TexasIsHot Coalition to provide Houston residents with tips, interactive tools and information needed to conserve energy as part of the City’s Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP). The dedicated website, www.TexasIsHot.org/Houston, will provide citizens with information regarding Houston-specific programs and initiatives, including Green Houston and REEP.

“Energy efficiency is one of our top priorities,” said Gavin Dillingham, Chief of Sustainable Growth – General Services Department, for the City of Houston. “Partnering with the TexasIsHot Coalition will help us educate citizens and local businesses about energy-efficient practices in order to meet our goal of reducing residential and commercial electric use.”

“Fluctuating energy costs are really hurting Texas families and businesses, but by making a few easy changes, Texans can cut down on energy waste,” said State Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston). “TexasIsHot.org is a tremendous resource that arms consumers with the information they need to save themselves money by becoming more energy efficient, and help our environment.”

Launched in March 2009, the TexasIsHot Coalition provides consumers with the latest news concerning energy efficiency, quick and easy tips and interactive tools, including energy usage calculators, through its comprehensive website, www.TexasIsHot.org.

“We are excited to have the City of Houston as a Coalition member,” said John King, a TexasIsHot Coalition spokesperson. “We believe Houston is the first of many cities that will join in our effort to provide Texans with energy efficiency tips to help lower electric bills and help the environment.”

According to Green Houston, the City’s demand-side reduction programs and initiatives have reduced kWh use by 5.8 percent from 2004 through 2007, even as services expanded.

“The City of Houston is working harder than ever to make Houston green and energy efficient, but we need the help of every citizen,” said Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker. “I would encourage everyone to take a moment to explore the TexasIsHot website to learn what we can all do to make Houston, and the rest of Texas, the green and energy efficient example for the rest of the nation.”

About TexasIsHot
The TexasIsHot Coalition educates consumers on how to be more energy efficient, take control of their energy consumption, and lower their electric bills in the process. Visit www.TexasIsHot.org for more information. The City of Houston joins other Coalition members, including CenterPoint Energy, TXU Energy, Oncor, Luminant, Entergy, AECT, PEC and Time Warner Cable in the effort to educate Texans on energy efficiency.

About Green Houston, REEP
The City of Houston and CenterPoint began a public/private partnership in 2006 to provide a comprehensive suite of energy efficiency upgrades to low-income homes in Houston. The intent of the program is to reduce energy consumption and improve quality of life. Houston’s various eco-conscious programs, including Green Houston, REEP, Houston Consumer Choice and Power to People, show the city’s concerted effort to provide the best energy conservation information and resources to their residents.