Resident & Community Services

2026 Empower(ed) to Power Up: Generator Giveaway

Empower CDC and Whitestone Developments, in partnership with TRT, are providing Whole Home Battery Systems to Houston residents at no cost. This initiative is designed to help families become more resilient in the face of power outages, natural disasters, and rising energy costs.

Beyond installation, this effort is rooted in storytelling. We believe your experiences, whether navigating storms, recovering from hardship, or managing everyday energy challenges, help build a stronger, more connected community.

Your experience matters. By signing up and sharing your story, you are not only receiving support but also becoming part of a movement toward energy independence and community resilience.

Spanish:

Empower CDC y Whitestone Developments, en alianza con TRT, ofrecen sistemas de energía de respaldo para el hogar sin costo para residentes de Houston. Esta iniciativa busca ayudar a las familias a ser más resilientes ante apagones, desastres naturales y el aumento en los costos de energía.

Más allá de la instalación, este proyecto también se enfoca en compartir historias. Creemos que tus experiencias, ya sea enfrentando tormentas, recuperándote de dificultades o manejando los costos de energía, ayudan a fortalecer una comunidad más unida.

Tu historia importa. Al inscribirte y compartir tu experiencia, no solo recibes apoyo sino que también formas parte de un movimiento hacia la resiliencia comunitaria y la independencia energética.

Empower(ed) to Power Up: Generator Giveaway Application

Household Energy Resilience Application

Thank you for your interest in the Empowered to Power Up Program. This initiative supports households impacted by natural disasters and extended power outages by improving energy resilience and safety.

Applications close April 20th at 5:00 PM.

All information provided will remain confidential and will be used solely for program evaluation and reporting purposes.

Full Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone Number (Required)

Email Address (Required)

Do you reside in a disaster-affected or high-risk area?

1. Yes
2. No

Is this your primary residence?

1. Yes
2. No

What is your housing status?

1. Homeowner
2. Long-term leaseholder or documented residency rights
3. Other (please explain)

Other (please explain)

What is your total annual household income?

1. Under $25,000
2. $25,000–$50,000
3. $50,000–$75,000
4. $75,000+

Do you currently receive any of the following assistance?

1. SNAP
2. SSI / SSDI
3. Medicaid / Medicare
4. Housing Assistance
5. None

Briefly describe any financial hardship related to disaster recovery. (Required)

Are you willing to participate in a home assessment and basic system orientation if selected?

1. Yes
2. No

Total number of household members: (Required)

Number of residents age 60 or older: (Required)

Number of residents with mobility-related challenges: (Required)

Number of residents who depend on electricity for medical equipment or essential health needs: Electricity Dependence (Required)

Do you rely on electricity for any of the following?

1. Medical equipment (oxygen, CPAP, dialysis, etc.)
2. Refrigeration of medication
3. Mobility devices
4. Essential communication devices
5. Temperature regulation for health reasons
6. None

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How critical is electricity to your household’s daily safety and well-being?

1. Essential for survival
2. Very important
3. Important but manageable
4. Minimal impact

Please describe how a loss of electricity affects your household’s daily life, health, or safety. Include any medical, mobility, or caregiving needs that depend on reliable power. (Required)

Have you experienced power outages due to natural disasters in the past 3 years?

1. Yes
2. No

How many times have you experienced outages related to natural disasters? (Required)

What was the longest outage duration?

1. Less than 24 hours
2. 1–3 days
3. 4–7 days
4. More than 7 days

Do you currently have any backup power system?

1. None
2. Portable generator
3. Solar system
4. Battery storage
5. Other

Please share a specific experience during a power outage that had a significant impact on your household. What happened, and how did it affect your health, safety, or daily life? (Required)

During power outages, did your household experience any of the following challenges?

1. Health complications
2. Food spoilage
3. Unsafe indoor temperatures
4. Mobility limitations
5. Inability to power medical devices
6. Loss of communication (phones/internet)
7. Evacuation or displacement
8. Financial strain due to outage
9. Other

If you experienced challenges not listed above, please describe them below. (Required)

Section 5: Property Safety & Feasibility

If selected for further review:

I understand that a basic electrical and structural inspection will be conducted at no cost.

1. Yes

I understand that final approval depends on system compatibility and safety verification.

1. Yes

Have you previously received assistance from TRT?

1. Yes
2. No

If yes, please specify the type of assistance received: (Required)

Final Certification

I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. (Required)

Signature: Date: (Required)

Disclaimer

By checking this box, I confirm that I have read and understand the disclaimer and program details.

1. Yes