The new plan is endorsed by company’s Low Income Advisory Committee (LIAC), which was established in 2008 to assist identify energy solutions for the low-income customers.

“The program will provide low-income customers with access to new technologies, like solar attic vents and power monitors, to help them reduce their energy use and save money,” stated Jim Burke, chief executive officer, TXU Energy. “In these tight economic times, we know that saving on the electric bill provides funds for other important family needs.”

More than ever these days Texas families must become even more bottom-line conscious and energy costs are one of those necessities that impact many household budgets, stated Senator Royce West (D-Dallas). It shows that business can be responsive to consumer needs when providers like TXU Energy offers to help families to make their homes become more energy efficient.

“Low-income consumers spend a greater per capita share of their income on the basic necessities like housing, transportation and electricity,” stated State Representative Helen Giddings (D-De Soto). “It is absolutely essential that electric providers, like TXU Energy, step up to help them have the most energy efficient home or apartment possible.”

“This initiative couldn’t come at a better time,” stated Ronnie Lowe, executive director, Lancaster Outreach Center, and TXU Energy LIAC member. “Family budgets are stretched so thin, this will help families save money and use electricity more efficiently.”

Working with the local social service agencies across the state, TXU Energy will offer funding for turnkey energy efficiency services and also funds for agencies to purchase energy efficient products to help decrease energy usage in low-income single-family homes and apartment complexes. For the turnkey services, the energy audits will be conducted to find out the exact upgrades required for the home or apartment complex. Upgrades may incorporate solar attic vents, radiant barriers, and/or insulation, and all participants will receive energy efficiency kits.

TXU Energy’s new low-income programs pack a powerful punch to help those in need. Additionally to the new energy efficiency assistance program, the company is the only retail electric provider in Texas that provides its low-income customers with an approximate 10 percent discount year round.