Reliant Energy wants to help the Golden Crescent beat the heat with some energy saving tips and special billing assistance programs. It might be hard to believe, but experts say keeping cool and saving money can become a reality for you and your family.

As the peak of the summer season nears, afternoon temperatures are exceeding the 90 degree mark across South Texas. In fact, the Golden Crescent Region alone has some of the highest temperatures in the entire nation. Unfavorably, that means the higher temperatures climb, the higher your energy bill will be.

Among other seasonal practices, experts recommend you contact a professional to perform preventative maintenance on your home air conditioning system. By doing this, they say not only will your system run more efficiently but it will also help you avoid outages.

For more Reliant energy-saving tips or to inquire about assistance programs and qualifications, customer care can be reached by phone at 1-866-reliant or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .