GRID AUTHORITY

S.H.I.E.L.D.™ Participation Program

Houston, Texas

An important message for Houston homeowners

There Are Two Types
Of Houstonians.

Those who understand what they are actually paying on their electric bill every month — and those who do not.

There is a charge buried in your bill right now costing you $779 a year.*
Most people have no idea it exists.

The ones who understand will always pay the least.
For the rest of their lives.

See Which Type You Are →

Which Type Are You?

TYPE 1

The Unaware Houstonian

Pays the bill every month without understanding what they are paying for. Sees one number from their electricity supplier. Never looks at the delivery charge buried inside it. Always exposed to CenterPoint rate increases.

Paying $779 a year* on a charge they never voted on.

Will always pay the most.
For the rest of their lives.

TYPE 2

The Protected Houstonian

Understands their bill has two separate charges. Knows the difference between their electricity supplier charge (can shop) and the delivery charge from CenterPoint (cannot shop — ever). Stabilizes their rate. Holds predictable for as long as they live in their home.

Will always pay the least.
For the rest of their lives.

What most Houston homeowners do not know

Your electric bill has two separate charges buried in one statement.

CHARGE 1 — Your Electricity Supplier

Reliant. Stream. Green Mountain. TXU. This is the cost of the electricity itself. You CAN shop this. You CAN switch. This is competitive.

CHARGE 2 — The Delivery Company (CenterPoint)

This is the charge for the poles, the wires, and the meters that bring the electricity to your home. You CANNOT shop this. You CANNOT switch. CenterPoint is the only option for every Houston homeowner.

And their charges have never gone down. Not once. Not ever.

The part you cannot control
never stops rising.
Unless your home qualifies.

Houston Knows What Happens
When The Grid Fails.

February 2021. Millions without power. Some did not make it.

The homes that stayed warm had whole-home backup power. That is part of what the S.H.I.E.L.D.™ program delivers to every qualified homeowner.

The S.H.I.E.L.D.™ Program

Stabilized Home Infrastructure for Energy & Long-term Dispatch

Stabilized — a predictable rate, protected from the kind of increases CenterPoint has been delivering for years Rate protection against the rising delivery charges from CenterPoint — for as long as you own your home

Home — program built specifically for qualifying Houston homeowners, not renters Designed for the Houston-area homeowner who owns their home and their decision

Infrastructure — home energy systems that deliver the rate stability and power reliability the program provides The technology that makes the predictable rate and backup power possible for qualifying homes

Energy — independence from the volatile commodity market and grid instability Your rate stops bouncing with the energy markets. Predictable. Every month

Long-term — not a short-term fix, a permanent position change Built for the long game. The protection lasts as long as you live in your home

Dispatch — your home stays on when the neighborhood goes dark Whole-home backup power. Harvey. Uri. Beryl. The next one. You stay on

For the first time ever — Houston homeowners can stabilize their electricity rate. Wall Street stabilizes commodity risk. Airlines stabilize jet fuel costs. Farmers stabilize crop prices. Now you can stabilize your electric bill.

✓ Predictable rate — for as long as you live here

✓ Whole-home backup power included

✓ Qualifying is free — no payment, no commitment

Advanced home energy technology powers the program.

But First — You Have To Qualify.

The S.H.I.E.L.D.™ program only works if it saves you money. If we cannot guarantee you pay less than you do now — you do not qualify. Period.

This is not a sales pitch. This is a qualification process. Not every home makes the cut.

Most people who check their eligibility are surprised to find out they qualify. Some don't. Either way — you'll know in 60 seconds.

□ You own your home

□ Your monthly electric bill exceeds $120

□ All decision makers can attend a brief review

□ You meet the program eligibility criteria

See If My Home Qualifies →

Your Neighbors Are Already Protected.

I was skeptical at first, but when I saw my own numbers — my actual CenterPoint charges broken down — it clicked. Now my summer bills are predictable, and we have backup power. I only wish I had done this sooner.

— Maria T., Katy

The qualification process felt like applying for something exclusive. When we got approved, it felt like we won something. And now that we are in the program, I finally understand what I was actually paying for.

— David R., Spring

After Winter Storm Uri, I knew we needed backup power. When I found out I could get it AND protect my rate at the same time — and qualify with no money out of pocket — it was a no-brainer.

— Jennifer L., Sugar Land

Homeowners in Spring, Katy, Pearland, Sugar Land, The Woodlands are qualifying now.

Program spots in your area are limited.

Does Your Home Qualify?

Find out in 60 seconds.
No sales pitch. Just your numbers.

Check If My Home Qualifies →

*Based on CenterPoint Energy TDU delivery charges of $4.90/month base + $0.06001/kWh at 1,000 kWh average monthly usage. Effective December 2025. Source: CenterPoint Energy / PUCT.

There Are Two Types Of Houstonians.