"It was really an effort to look at and think through, and what could we proactively do to promote preparedness and how to improve resiliency following a storm," said Sugar Land Planning and Development Director Lisa Kocich-Meyer. The program runs until November. Around 70 homeowners have applied for the rebate so far. It also allows homeowners to apply for the rebate if they received permit approvals from February 15 onward. You can find more about Sugar Land's rebate program here. If you're a Reliant customer, the utility company offers free assessments in a partnership with Generac. CenterPoint Energy has a wealth of information about natural gas generators on its website. Follow Jeff Ehling on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.