TXU Commits Another $5 Million to Its Bill-Payment Assistance Program

TYLER — TXU Energy on Tuesday announced a new, $5 million commitment to TXU Energy Aid, termed the largest bill-payment assistance program among all electricity providers in the United States. The investment comes on top of $25 million the company gave to the program in the past five years. “This is truly a lifeline,” said Karen Swenson, executive director of GETCAP, which provides services to low-income residents in 12 East Texas counties. Kim Campbell, senior manager for customer advocacy at TXU Energy, said the program has invested $2.6 million in East Texas in the past 10 years and all of that money has helped more than 13,000 East Texans. “This means the difference between making tough choices,” said Gregg Grubb, executive director of Tyler’s PATH agency. PATH works to assist needy Smith County residents on various fronts, including utility bill assistance.