TXU Energy Joins Meals on Wheels in Dallas and Fort Worth to Help the Needy and Promote Safety This Summer; Check on Your Neighbor Cool Line: 1-800-818-6132.

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas -- TXU Energy (NYSE:TXU) kicks off today its signature summer program Check On Your Neighbor to promote safety throughout the high heat summer months. TXU Energy joins forces with the Visiting Nurse Association in Dallas and Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County in Fort Worth to reach out to the community and educate the public on personal safety and how to ensure the wellbeing of their surrounding neighborhood.

TXU Energy also will activate the Check On Your Neighbor Cool Line, its help-line and referral service for customers seeking more information on how to stay cool during extreme temperatures. The Check On Your Neighbor Cool Line also will direct low-income customers to organizations that may be able to provide payment assistance with electricity bills.

"We want to make sure that everyone enjoys a safe summer, especially the elderly and people with physical limitations, who have traditionally been at bigger risk of heat-related emergencies. The Texas summer heat can be treacherous, and people need to be aware of the safety measures that will help them avoid heatstroke or worse," said Jim Burke, TXU Energy senior vice president. "Let's all make sure our families and our neighbors have a great summer free of medical emergencies."

Many customers turn off their air conditioners because they are afraid that their electricity bill will be too high. TXU Energy and its partnering organizations want to remind Texans that this can be very dangerous.

"We want to emphasize that there are strong dangers associated with turning off their fans or air conditioners during the high summer temperatures. Often times, it can get hotter inside a home than what it is outside," said Robert Carpenter, president and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association. "Be aware of your neighbors, keep an eye on them, and help them through the Texas summer. There is help available. Make sure they are not endangering their health and wellbeing."

"It is imperative that members of the community routinely check on their elderly or disabled neighbors who may be at risk," said Nedra Cutler, director of volunteers of Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County. "Some of the basics that people often forget include drinking plenty of water, not exercising when temperatures are too high, and taking frequent breaks in the shade."

The Check On Your Neighbor Cool Line will be answered in person by an operator Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The number is 1-800-818-6132. After hours the number will be answered with a referral to an emergency line if needed.

NOTE TO EDITORS: News media representatives are invited to join TXU Energy and other spokespersons at Meal on Wheels locations starting at 5:30 a.m. to capture meal preparation footage

--  Dallas: Visiting Nurse Association Meals on Wheels kitchen
       3132 Skyway Circle South, Irving
       MAPSCO 21A-T

   --  Fort Worth: Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
       320 South Freeway
       MAPSCO 77E

News media representatives are also invited to join TXU Energy and volunteers from the Visiting Nurse Association and Meals on Wheels as they deliver meals. Volunteers will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the following locations

--  Dallas: Cliff Temple Baptist Church
       123 West 10th Street (Oak Cliff area)
       MAPSCO 54G

   --  Fort Worth: Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
       320 South Freeway
       MAPSCO 77E