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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.

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 Reliant or Stream. Never looks at the TDU delivery charge buried inside it. Always exposed to CenterPoint rate increases.

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 REP charge (can shop) and their TDU delivery charge (cannot shop — ever). Hedges their price risk. Protects their rate 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 REP

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 — CenterPoint Energy

This is the delivery charge. The poles. The wires. The meters. 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

S Stabilize your electricity rate

H Hedge against electricity price risk

I Increase resilience with backup power

E Eliminate transportation charge exposure

L Lower your lifetime electricity cost

D Dispatchable home power participation

For the first time ever — Houston homeowners can hedge their electricity price risk. The same way Wall Street hedges commodity risk. Airlines hedge jet fuel. Farmers hedge crop prices. Now you can hedge your electric bill.

✓ Predictable rate — for as long as you live here

✓ Whole-home backup power included

✓ No out-of-pocket cost to qualify

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.

□ 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.

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There Are Two Types Of Houstonians.