Building Togetherness: Reliant Joins Forces with Lubbock Habitat for Humanity for a Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

— Reliant donation provides fencing for three Habitat homes and a year of free electricity for homeowners —

LUBBOCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the spirit of community service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Reliant joined Lubbock Habitat for Humanity and Texas Tech University Athletics to put the finishing touches on three local homes. Reliant provided funding for the fencing materials and is also donating a year of free electricity to each of the homeowners.

“To celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service, Reliant employees are treating the holiday as a ‘day on’ rather than a ‘day off’ by volunteering across the communities we serve,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president of Reliant. “We’re honored to support these Lubbock families by helping provide additional security and privacy for a safe and peaceful home. The work Habitat for Humanity is doing to change the lives of families is truly impactful, and we look forward to helping them further their mission in Lubbock.”

During the volunteer event, Reliant was joined by athletes from Texas Tech University. Together, they channeled their passion and energy into building homes that mark the beginning of a new chapter for these families.

When the houses are finished, Reliant will present a year of free electricity to the new homeowners. With the region opening to the Texas competitive electricity market, the homeowners will benefit from award-winning customer service and an array of convenient digital tools to help manage their energy use.

“Seeing so many people come together in service to support these families was so special and heartwarming, and we couldn’t have done it without Reliant’s financial support and hands-on volunteers,” said Christy Reeves, executive director of Lubbock Habitat for Humanity. “The needs of our community continue to increase, and partners like Reliant ensure we’re able to grow to serve even more families.”

Reliant’s commitment to community runs deep, including more than $4.8 million donated in 2023, supporting more than 200 organizations and providing over 4,000 volunteer hours. To learn more about the electricity provider’s work in the community, click here. To learn more about electricity plans available to Lubbock customers, visit Reliant.com/Lubbock.

About Reliant, an NRG company

Reliant makes power personal - that's why homes and businesses trust Reliant not only as a provider of electricity, but also as a pillar of support in the communities we serve. From a best-in-class app to breakthrough innovations, Reliant is recognized nationally for outstanding customer service and as a leader in the evolving energy space with offerings that span from EV solutions to solar insights to smart home experiences. As part of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 energy and home services company, our purpose is to power a brighter future together, one that is safe, smart and sustainable. For more information about Reliant, visit reliant.com and connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy and X or Instagram @reliantenergy. PUCT Certificate #10007.

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit organization that works to provide affordable housing to families in need. With the support of volunteers, donors, and partners, Habitat for Humanity builds homes and strengthens communities, empowering families to achieve stability and self-reliance.