The HEL was established in 1965 for the purpose of uniting the members of the electrical trade into an organization which could promote the industry and influence its direction. In 1972, Houston Lighting & Power Company took an interest in helping the fledgling group gain more strength and purpose, and with this valuable assistance, HEL began to grow.

Now a strong and active organization of business men and women throughout the Metropolitan Houston area whose time and interests are invested in the electrical industry. The HEL also sponsors the biennial Southwest Electrical Exposition in conjunction with Houston Lighting & Power Company. This trade show is one of the largest in the nation and offers electrical power manufacturers an excellent showcase for their apparatus, equipment, products & services.

HELSF (Houston Electrical League Scholarship Fund) is a non-profit affiliation organized to support the area youth, regularly providing up to $60,000 per year in scholarships to Junior & Senior level college students. In addition, the HELSF sponsors a summer intern program, whereby eligible students work for HEL member companies, thereby providing valuable work experience to their educational resumes. The HEL is also a strong supporter of the Professional Association of Industrial Distribution (PAID), a Texas A&M Student Association. PAID is an organizational platform for promoting student involvement with Industrial Distribution faculty and industry personnel. Student members organize and publicize business meetings, power lunches, social events, field trips, publications, and more to provide opportunities outside the classroom -- opportunities that enhance career skills. Please review the PAID webpage on this site. simply click the Paid link above for a letter from Paid to the Membership of the HEL.

As a industry member, you are the people for whom this organization was formed and the one who has the most to gain from its activities. If you are not already involved in the Houston Electrical League, you are cordially invited to participate.

We hold a number of key events during the year in order to raise funds and provide networking opportunities  for our membership. These are great events, and have a tradition of being of significant value to the membership and goals of the HEL Scholarship Fund.