Reliant Energy, owned by NRG Energy, just announced that it has received a $20 million grant from the Department of Energy under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The grant will help Reliant roll out more smart energy options to consumers to help them control their energy use.
In a press release, David Crane, NRG Energy, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the grant:
“We are grateful the DOE recognizes the value of our smart-energy suite of products, which will give our Texas customers the tools to better understand and monitor their electricity usage. This is an early step in using smart grid technology to link our zero emission power generation to the electric vehicle infrastructure in Texas as the foundation for a clean energy future that is not dependent on foreign oil.”