Paul T. was living his retirement years surrounded by his family, sharing his Waukegan, Illinois, home with the children he had raised there and his grandchild. His family looked after the 96-year-old, especially because he was an asthmatic and developed health issues...
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CenterPoint Energy Adds Seven Home Warranty Protection Plans for Texas Natural Gas Customers
by Kimberly Dailey | Aug 27, 2018
Originally posted on CenterPoint Energy's website. Houston – Aug. 24, 2018 – CenterPoint Energy today announced it has added seven new Home Services protection plans to its current natural gas pipe and air conditioning offerings. These optional plans are available to...
Unexpected Expenses: Can Energy Consumers Cover Emergencies?
by Kimberly Dailey | Jun 20, 2018
According to a report from the Federal Reserve Board, four in ten Americans are unable to cover a $400 in unexpected expenses for emergencies, and "would cover it by selling something or borrowing money." These results are an improvement from the 2013 Economic...
HomeServe Home Repair Service Plan Remains a Success!
by Kimberly Dailey | Feb 23, 2018
BPU and the Unified Government (UG) first partnered with HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home repair service solutions for residents and customers in 2016. Services include water service line repairs, sewer line repairs, and in-home plumbing plans, among other...
Providing Peace of Mind to Your Members – Cooperative Partners
by HomeServe USA | Feb 12, 2018
Winning PartnershipsThrough our partnerships with more than 1,000 co-ops, utilities, cities, municipalities and associations across North America, HomeServe USA protects over 4 million customers from the expense and inconvenience of home emergency repairs. We are...
Affordable Home Repair Plans Help Coles-Moultrie Electrical Cooperative Deliver Peace of Mind
by Kimberly Dailey | Nov 2, 2017
Coles-Moultrie Electrical Cooperative has served as a rural community partner for nearly 80 years in Illinois. The Cooperative was exploring options for affordable home repair plans for its members when information on HomeServe USA, a new National Rural Electric...
Home Protection Plans Enhance In-Home Safety
by Kimberly Dailey | Jun 15, 2017
June is National Safety Month, a time intended to raise awareness about maintaining safety at home and at work. Electric and gas malfunctions can be hazardous, so this is a good time to review some safety tips and consider home protection plans for these systems that...
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