1 pounds of ozone and two pounds of sulfur dioxide every year."
The trees will be cared for by the Alief Super Neighborhood Council #25,
which together with Trees For Houston has planted 1,300 five-gallon trees and
between 11,000 and 13,000 seedlings in the Alief area since October of 2004.
In keeping with its commitment to the environment, Reliant Energy recently
launched the Reliant Energy Renewable Plan, which offers Houston-area
residents a choice of 100 percent renewable energy generated from wind power,
which does not create air pollution. "We are
proud to offer an alternative product that supports renewable energy in
Texas.reliant. Reliant also serves commercial and industrial clients in the PJM
(Pennsylvania , New Jersey, Maryland) Interconnection. These strategically located generating assets utilize natural
gas, wind, fuel oil and coal."

About Arbor Day

Arbor Day began in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, when the State
Board of Agriculture accepted a resolution from pioneer J. Sterling
Morton "to set aside a day to plant trees, both forest and fruit."
More than one million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day, and
Morton became known as the official founder. Since its beginning in
1972 , The National Arbor Day Foundation strives to teach elementary
school students about the importance of trees; to replant trees in
America's national forests that have been damaged by fire, insect or
disease; to work with The Nature Conservancy, Conservation
International and local nongovernmental organizations to preserve rain
forest land through Rain Forest Rescue(TM) and support farmers through
sales of Arbor Day(TM) Coffee; and to provide a wide range of
opportunities for continuing education and development to
professionals and laymen, with regional tree- and community-related
seminars and conferences.com

About Doubletree Hotels

With a growing collection of contemporary , upscale accommodations
in more than 150 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation
destinations throughout the U.

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5 feet tall, will grow to a height between 50 and 70 feet
tall with a 25-foot spread . Trees For Houston has a
paid staff of five, is governed by a 53 member volunteer Board of Directors ,
and counseled by a 35 member Advisory Board of Directors. Shortly after this 1872
observance , other states passed legislation to observe Arbor Day each
year with appropriate ceremonies. and Canada.

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Doubletree Hotels Continues 10 000 Tree Planting Tradition with the National Arbor Day Foundation

S. The actual date of Arbor Day varies from state-to-state due to climate.

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The trees planted by Reliant Energy employees, which are
between one and 3.
Students in grades 1-5 from more than 100 communities across North
America are expected to participate in Great Community Tree Planting
events that will take place from mid April through the end of May.

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By 1920 more than 45 states and
territorial possessions were celebrating Arbor Day.

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"Our goal is to partner
with organizations and corporations like Reliant Energy to further encourage
projects that build awareness about the value and importance of trees in an
urban environment. From school landscaping to
hurricane and wildfire reforestation to city and neighborhood
beautification, each project has been designed to meet the needs of
their community.
To make reservations at any Doubletree hotel, travelers can visit
our website at www .

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states and in most provinces of Canada.

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For the average household in Houston using 1,500 kilowatt-hours a month, the
extra cost would be equivalent to purchasing two movie tickets , or about $15 a
month. Today, Arbor Day
is celebrated in all fifty states on the last Friday in April.S.

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Reliant Energy, Inc.

"The success of this
program can only be attributed to the collective and continued spirit
of our Doubletree hotels across North America and the numerous school
teachers and administrators that truly understand our genuine passion
in Teaching Kids to CARE.

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1 000 Tree Seedlings Find a Home on Earth Day

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According to Trees For Houston, for every four urban trees destroyed, only
one is replaced.
"We know that Houstonians care about the environment," Robb said. Hotel properties across the country are developing a wide
range of ways to plant their trees.
For more information, visit www.
From the millions of delighted hotel guests who are welcomed with the
brand's legendary, warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in to the
advantages of the award-winning Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward
program, each Doubletree guest receives a satisfying stay wherever
their travels take them.

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Department of Forestry, a
single tree with a 30-inch circumference can remove 200 pounds of carbon
dioxide, 1.
"We are excited about Reliant Energy's efforts to replenish the natural
environment with a well-executed landscaping and tree-planting effort," said
Kathy Lord, executive director of Trees For Houston.
After completing the lesson plan, each participating class will
work with their local Doubletree Hotel in coordinating a tree planting
activity .S.

The sites listed in this category provide information about Arbor Day including its historical background , significance, and suggestions for celebration.

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"As a result of the Doubletree Teaching Kids to CARE program,
thousands of kids will learn about the value of trees -- by actually
getting the chance to plant one of their own," said Kevin Sander,
corporate marketing director for The National Arbor Day Foundation., Canada and Latin America, Doubletree
Hotels, Guest Suites and Resorts are distinctively designed properties
that provide true comfort to today's business and leisure travelers.

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Hometown Electricity Provider Teams Up With Trees For Houston to Honor the
Earth

HOUSTON, More than fifty Reliant Energy employees
joined Trees For Houston to plant 1,000 baldcypress tree seedlings at Alief
Community Park in celebration of Earth Day.com .
During the next several weeks, thousands of Doubletree volunteers
and elementary school students across the U.

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Trees For Houston, http://www. and Canada will learn
about the role trees play in conserving our earth's natural resources
and will plant more than 10,000 seedling trees through interactive
projects right in their own communities.

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S. Houston residents can sign up for Reliant Energy's Renewable Plan by
calling 1-800-RELIANT or visiting http://www.
The company provides energy products and services to approximately 1. The company is one of
the largest independent power producers in the nation with approximately
19,000 megawatts of power generation capacity in operation or under contract
across the U. and Canada

If 75 children planted a tree today, that tree would save nearly
$100,000 in air pollution control in one year and, when full-grown,
would provide a day's worth of oxygen for 300 people.
"Our Teaching Kids to CARE community outreach program continues to
inspire and engage children at the youngest possible age about how
they can make a conscious and powerful difference in the world when
they 'think globally' and 'act locally,'" said Dave Horton , senior
vice president, brand management for Doubletree.
"As a result of this initiative, a whole new generation of children
will truly understand their important role in enhancing and improving
the sustainability of our earth's resources for years to come.arborday.

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"Reliant Energy is committed to improving the quality of life in the
Houston community, and we are proud to partner with Trees For Houston this
Earth Day to provide a gift that will benefit and beautify our environment,"
said Jim Robb, senior vice president, residential services for Reliant Energy.com/corporate .

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For more information, visit our Website at
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Teaching Kids to CARE(TM) Spring Initiative Will Provide Grade School
Students with Interactive Lessons on Environmental Responsibility
Throughout the U.

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The Renewable Plan costs slightly more than Reliant's standard service.

Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 U.

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"Volunteerism is a key element of Reliant Energy's corporate culture and our
employees participate throughout the city on many different projects during
the year to benefit Houston.
The trees planted by Reliant Energy will be the last tree planting of the
season in the Alief area.

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reliant. Since its incorporation in 1983, Trees For Houston has been
responsible for the planting and monitoring of almost 178,000 trees and
seedlings, improving city aesthetics, air quality, temperatures, property
values, wildlife habitat and biological diversity.com, contact their preferred travel
professional or call 1-800-222 -TREE in the U.

The most common common date is the last Friday in April.

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Trees are an important part of
the Earth's ecosystem, removing carbon dioxide and other pollutants from the
air while producing life-giving oxygen. (NYSE: RRI), based in Houston, Texas, provides
electricity and energy services to retail and wholesale customers in the U.9 million
electricity customers, ranging from residences and small businesses to large
commercial, industrial, governmental and institutional customers, primarily in
Texas.org , is the volunteer non-
profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to planting trees throughout the
Houston area.
Now in its fourth year, Teaching Kids to CARE is a community-based
outreach initiative that connects Doubletree hotels with local
elementary schools and youth groups to educate children about making
conscious decisions, including caring for their community.S.

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Just imagine if
10,000 kids participated in a "grass roots" tree-planting endeavor
across North America? In celebration of spring -- the season of
re-growth and renewal -- Doubletree(R) Hotels (NYSE:HLT ) today
announced its second-year commitment with another prominent "tree"
organization -- The National Arbor Day Foundation(R) -- as part of the
brand's successful Teaching Kids to CARE(TM) program ."
Doubletree Hotels -- with help from the National Arbor Day
Foundation -- is providing participating teachers and students with 75
tree seedlings that are guaranteed to thrive in their region of the
country and a Teaching Kids to CARE educational lesson plan that
focuses on the value of giving back to the community by way of
planting trees and recycling.

About The National Arbor Day Foundation

The National Arbor Day Foundation is the largest nonprofit
tree-planting organization in the country.