Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into an annual agreement with the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program, by Order effective as of January 1, 2019, and shall continue in effect for an initial term through December 31st., 2019 by and between Direct Energy, LP (Direct Energy), CPL Retail Energy, LP (CPL Retail Energy) WTU Retail Energy, LP (Bounce Energy) (together the REP's) and Webb County Community Action Agency (The Administering Agency). The purpose of the Agreement; known as Neighbor -to-Neighbor under the REPs to be used by the Administering Agency for payment of the Electric Home Energy Expenses. [Fund #2924-5170-521-441210]
Issue: Webb County Community Action Agency will enter into an annual agreement with the Neighbor to Neighbor Program.
Solution: The Neighbor to Neighbor Program will provide funding to the Retail Energy Providers low income clients pay their electric home energy expenses.
Result: Qualifying recipients will receive payment for their home energy expense for up to $700.00 per year per household.