Community
Luminant is proud to be an integral part of the communities where our employees live, work and serve. The safety of the public and our employees is always our top priority. We constantly strive to improve the safety of our operations to protect our employees, communities and facilities.
Economic and Community Benefits
As the largest power generator in Texas, our operations produce a significant economic benefit to Texas and its communities through payrolls, purchases, contracts, taxes and other expenditures. Country and school taxes alone contribute more than $100 million annually, and we have an estimated influence on employment amounting to nearly 17,000 jobs. We also invest billions of dollars in infrastructure improvements and development. Our current investment of $3.25 billion in construction of new power facilities and $1 million in environmental improvements to our existing coal-fueled units is generating a powerful economic boost by adding thousands of construction and permanent jobs and billions of dollars in personal income, retail sales and school taxes.
When there are community needs, Luminant's neighbors know our employees will be there. On top of more than $1.8 million of philanthropic contributions in 2009, including employees' generous donations in support of United Way and TXU Energy Aid, Luminant employees also spend thousands of hours helping others. They serve on myriad civic organizations and volunteer countless hours for the well-being of their neighbors and communities.
Educational Outreach
Educational outreach is also an essential part of Luminant's community involvement. Luminant's educational programs have reached more than 700,000 students of all ages across Texas. The centerpiece of our educational and research partnerships, the Luminant Environmental Research Program has produced outstanding scientists and environmental professionals and provided Luminant with sound environmental solutions. Luminant Academy, a partnership with Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, is improving our current workforce's capabilities and helping assure the next generation of high performers. The Luminant Scholar Program increases young students' environmental awareness while providing $50,000 in annual scholarships and grants to students and schools. These and other Luminant educational initiatives are helping assure a future of energy progress.