Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into annual vendor agreements with Retail Energy Providers (listed below) for the implementation of 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 for the implementation of the programs.
List of Retail Energy Providers
G- POWER ENERGY
IGS ENERGY
HP HERITAGE POWER
FRONTIER UTILITIES
TXU ENERGY
ENTRUST ENERGY INC.
AMIGO ENERGY
CPL RETAIL ENERGY
4 CHANCE CUSTOMER CARE
IGS
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 for the implementation of the programs.
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.