Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Providers (listed below) for the implementation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement.
List of Retail Energy Providers:
174 Power Global Retail Texas, LLC dba Chariot Energy
Constellation New Energy Inc
Gexa Energy
Rhythm Ops, LLC
Veteran Energy, LLC
Issue: The Webb County CAA will enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Providers for the implementation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
Solution: These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement.
Result: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be used for payment of qualifying low income clients home energy expenses.