Award recognizes four recipients in the
categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, and
community
IRVING,
Texas, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy
today announced its recognition of four innovative South Texas organizations as category winners
for the 2024 TXU Energy Leadership Awards. This program highlights
corporate, government, and non-profit leaders showcasing their
commitment to energy responsibility. The awards were announced in
conjunction with the TXU Energy Summit held today in Houston.
"TXU Energy is proud to recognize the 2024 Energy Leadership
Award winners," said Gabe Castro,
senior vice president of business markets for TXU Energy. "Their
visionary ideas, spirit of community service, and commitment to
sustainability are truly powering a better future."
The four South Texas-area
winners include:
- Leadership in Energy Management – Foxconn Industrial
Internet
Foxconn Industrial Internet, located northwest of Houston, is a global leading professional
design and manufacturing service provider of communication network
equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial
robots. Foxconn Industrial Internet demonstrated its commitment to
energy management through a number of initiatives including
leveraging $20,000 in TXU Greenback
dollars to upgrade an industrial chiller used to lower the
temperature of AI server production. This investment led to an
annual energy savings of 128,000 kWh. Foxconn Industrial Internet
also secured its energy contract early and continuously monitors
market conditions to maximize operations and long-term savings.
These initiatives demonstrate Foxconn's commitment to excellence in
energy management.
- Leadership in Sustainability – Harris County
As the largest county in Texas
and third largest in the nation, Harris
County is leading the way in sustainability – from one of
the world's top energy hubs. The County unveiled its first Climate
Action Plan in January 2023 with a
goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030. The County
has already achieved 31 of its 32 climate action items, resulting
in $540,000 in projected savings and
more than $200,000 in utility bill
credits. The County has also secured Department of Energy grant
funding leading to a 15% drop in energy consumption at four
buildings and the deployment of 30 electric vehicles and 26
charging stations.
TXU Energy is proud to partner with Harris County to help achieve its
sustainability goals by sourcing 100% of the County's power from
Texas wind. TXU Energy has also
helped increase efficiencies by taking over data management for
more than 100 County facilities through Energy Star Portfolio
Manager. To date, the County has earned more than $40,000 in TXU Reduction Rewards by voluntarily
reducing power during high-demand periods.
- Leadership in Engagement – City of
Corpus Christi
Located on the Texas Gulf Coast, the City of Corpus Christi is home to the nation's
fifth largest port. This thriving community is Texas' eighth most populous city and third
largest in land area. Led by Mayor Paulette
Guajardo, the City is in the midst of a new initiative to
increase its urban tree canopy. TXU Energy, in partnership with the
Texas Trees Foundation, was proud to join the mission and helped
launch a new plan to plant hundreds of trees across the city.
Corpus Christi's leading-edge
contract with TXU Energy provides nearly $300,000 for 400 new trees through a donation
from TXU Energy and TXU Greenback dollars. These funds will be used
over five years to plant new trees and increase green space in City
parks and other shared spaces.
The City further enhanced its engagement strategy through
participation in the TXU Reduction Rewards program. By opting to
reduce power use during certain periods, the City has earned nearly
$30,000 in Reduction Rewards that can
be reinvested in the community.
- Leadership in Community – Corpus Christi Mission
911
Mission 911, established in 2000, is more than just a resource
for families living below the poverty line in Corpus Christi. It has become a true lifeline,
empowering people on the path to stability. TXU Energy and Mission
911 have partnered for more than a decade, through a number of
initiatives, to support Texas
families.
Since 2011, Mission 911 has distributed more than $800,000 in bill-payment assistance to more than
4,000 TXU Energy customers through the TXU Energy Aid program. The
nonprofit is also a long-time partner in the annual Beat the Heat
campaign and has given out more than 2,000 box fans to Corpus Christi residents. Mission 911
regularly participates in TXU Energy's Winter Warmth campaign as
well and has provided blankets and Christmas trees to hundreds of
families.
TXU Energy is proud to share the accomplishments of the
recipients of its awards program and will present additional Energy
Leadership Awards this fall at its Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex
Summit. Learn how TXU Energy can help your business or organization
achieve its energy and sustainability goals.
About TXU Energy
As the #1 electricity choice of
Texans, we're passionate about creating experiences and solutions
tailored to fit the needs of our customers, including electricity
plans, online tools to help save, renewable energy options, and
more. TXU Energy is also committed to cultivating a dynamic and
enjoyable workplace where all our people can succeed. Visit txu.com
for more. TXU Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra (NYSE: VST). REP
#10004
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/txu-energy-announces-recipients-of-2024-energy-leadership-awards-302153273.html
SOURCE TXU Energy
