Constellation Renews Commitment to Help Houston Area Habitat Homeowners Save on Their Monthly Energy Bills…

HOUSTON (June 24, 2013) - Houston Habitat today announced a $75,000 grant from energy leader Constellation to upgrade some of Houston Habitat's older homes in the city's Fifth Ward. The gift will fund weatherization on existing Houston Habitat homes to increase energy efficiency. As part of its commitment, Constellation will also host Habitat volunteer opportunities for the company's Houston area employees.

Constellation's pilot weatherization project for Habitat Houston in 2011 and 2012 yielded significantly lower energy usage for 10 homeowners, saving them an average of $61.00 a month.

"Constellation's generous gift speaks to its commitment to underserved communities and Houston Habitat for Humanity," said David Keane, Board Chair for Houston Habitat for Humanity and Vice President of Policy and Corporate Affairs for BG Group in Houston. "By weatherizing older Habitat homes, residents will realize greater energy efficiency and lower light bills. Further, we welcome the addition of a new team of volunteers whose work will make a difference as Habitat advances affordable home ownership opportunities for deserving Houstonians."

On June 19, Constellation's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Bruce Stewart, presented the $75,000 check to Houston Habitat for Humanity staff and executive committee.

"For Constellation, helping customers buy, manage and use energy more efficiently is key to our business, so it is very meaningful for us to be able to provide energy improvements and critical savings for Houston Habitat families," said Stewart. "We look forward to taking our commitment to the next level and continuing to support Habitat's efforts in the Houston community."

_{ABOUT HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Since 1987, Houston Habitat for Humanity, along with thousands of sponsors and volunteers, has built more than 925 affordable homes for purchase by hard-working, low-income Houstonians. Qualified Houston Habitat homebuyers agree to a no-interest mortgage and contribute 300 hours of "sweat equity," working on their homes as well as the homes of their neighbors. Partner families are also provided with classes on money management and home maintenance. More information about Houston Habitat and the Houston Habitat ReStore, a discount building supply outlet, is available at www.houstonhabitat.org or by calling 713-671-9993.}