Reliant Showcases Energy Innovation at 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo®

—Iconic Event Boots up with Sweepstakes Grand Prize of Free
Electricity and Home Security, Plus Power On-the-Go Solutions—

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reliant once again enhances the fan experience at the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo®, the world’s largest rodeo, happening March 1^st
to March 20^th at NRG Park. At the Rodeo, Reliant will feature
a sweepstakes awarding one year of free electricity and home security to
three lucky grand prize winners, a 20-foot cowboy boot worthy of social
media sharing and new portable power solutions throughout the park. Past
favorites also return with the Power of Art Contest and an electricity
plan that includes a new pair of Justin® Boots.

“Showcasing our electricity, home and portable power solutions at a
beloved hometown tradition like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is
one of our favorite ways to interact with fellow Houstonians and
visitors from around the world,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president of
NRG Retail and Reliant. “We are excited to give Rodeo-goers the chance
to win a full year of free home electricity and home security from
Reliant, and at the same time keep them powered and connected on the go
while enjoying time with family and friends at NRG Park.”

Win Free Power:

• Reliant Rodeo Boots Sweepstakes: Reliant, along with one of its
  sister companies, is sponsoring a sweepstakes with a grand prize of
  free electricity and home security (terms and conditions apply) for a
  year. Rodeo-goers can enter by taking a picture at one of two
  locations at NRG Park – the 20-foot “Reliant Big Boot” by the Rodeo’s
  main entrance north of NRG Stadium, or the Reliant Western Saloon
  located outside the livestock exhibit – and posting with the hashtag
  #ReliantRodeoSweeps to Instagram or Twitter. In addition, new
  customers who sign up for the Reliant
  Rodeo plan during the March 1^st to March 20^th
  contest period will be automatically entered for a chance to win. For
  full sweepstakes rules and conditions, please visit reliant.com/rodeo.

Get Free Boots:

• The Reliant Rodeo Plan: This is the only electricity plan that
  comes with competitive pricing and a special benefit designed just for
  Rodeo fans. New customers receive a free pair of Justin® Boots via
  mail-in voucher, plus access to information and tools that put them in
  control of their electricity budget.

21^st Century Rodeo:

• Portable Power: To avoid missing any conversations and ensure
  capturing memorable moments, guests can recharge their phones by
  renting an NRG
  Go Pack for $3.99 from a self-service station, available at NRG
  Center Hall E, or by visiting one of ten NRG Street Charge® stations
  located across Rodeo grounds, each a 12.5-foot tower equipped with
  solar panels and a bevy of mobile device charging cables.
• Lighting the Way: Nearly 600 solar panels greet visitors on the
  two pedestrian bridges leading into NRG Park. These panels generate
  181kW of renewable energy – enough to power 15 mechanical bulls
  simultaneously. NRG Stadium also features high-efficiency LED lights
  to illuminate the field and main areas, using 60 percent less energy
  than the venue’s previous lighting and enabling real-time changes to
  lighting that were formerly unavailable, improving the fan experience.

Community Support:

• “Power of Art” Student Contest: A regular contest favorite for
  cowboys and cowgirls returns, with Rodeo-themed creative from 25 local
  elementary school students on display at NRG Park and online. From
  March 8 to April 1, voters will choose their favorites, and three
  selected winners get $1,000 for their schools’ art supplies, $1,000
  toward their districts’ art supplies and a $100 gift card and plaque
  to honor their individual achievement.

About Reliant, an NRG Company

Reliant provides electricity, smart energy solutions and energy services
to business and residential customers across Texas. Reliant is part of
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a Fortune 200 company that is at the
forefront of changing how people think about, buy and use energy. Backed
by a diverse portfolio of power generating facilities that can support
millions of homes and businesses nationwide, NRG’s retail businesses,
including Reliant, serve almost 3 million residential and commercial
customers throughout the country. Collectively, NRG’s retail brands are
the largest providers of electricity in Texas. For more information
about Reliant products and services, please visit reliant.com
and connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy
and on Twitter @reliantenergy.
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Contacts

Reliant
Bobby Zafarnia, 713-537-2159
bobby.zafarnia@nrg.com
Twitter:
@reliantmedia