Houston Public MediaMay 15, 2025

Construction is set to begin for a new battery energy storage system in Houston as part of a collaboration between utility company CenterPoint Energy, Irby Construction and SMT Energy.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/05/15/521424/centerpoint-partners-break-ground-on-houston-battery-storage-project/

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CenterPoint Energy partnering on battery storage project that aims to bolster Houston-area power grid

The project is part of a growing trend statewide that has exponentially increased Texas' battery capacity over the past few years.

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Houston Public MediaMar 25, 2025

CenterPoint Energy is partnering with two technology companies to use artificial intelligence to help identify problems in its Houston-area power distribution system and prioritize repairs. A local energy expert expressed skepticism.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/technology/2025/03/25/516887/centerpoint-energy-employing-ai-to-help-maintain-houston-area-infrastructure/

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CenterPoint Energy employing AI to help maintain Houston-area infrastructure

The utility company has faced fierce criticism for its storm preparedness and handling last year of a May windstorm and July hurricane, the latter of which resulted in prolonged power outages for more than 2.2 million customers in the region.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 20, 2025

Amidst backlash from ratepayers and legislators alike regarding CenterPoint Energy’s response to Hurricane Beryl, the Houston utility company still received more than $1 billion in profits in 2024.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/02/20/514385/centerpoint-profited-over-1-billion-in-2024-despite-hurricane-beryl-outages/

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CenterPoint made more than $1 billion in profits in 2024 amid Hurricane Beryl backlash 

During the July storm, more than 2.2 million residents and businesses — approximately 80% of CenterPoint Energy customers — lost power.

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Houston Public MediaJan 17, 2025

There's a chance of rolling blackouts next week because of incoming freezing temperatures in the Houston region and statewide, according to a local energy expert.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/01/17/511262/as-houston-prepares-for-freezing-temperatures-one-energy-expert-says-theres-a-chance-of-rolling-blackouts/

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As Houston braces for freezing temperatures, energy expert says to prepare in case of outages

The Houston region is expecting to see temperatures dip below freezing on Sunday. And as of Friday, the forecast from the National Weather Service called for snow on Monday night and Tuesday morning.

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Houston Public MediaSep 9, 2024

Power outages from Hurricane Beryl are still fresh on the mind of Houstonians. CenterPoint Energy says it is getting ready for potential effects from Tropical Storm Francine.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/09/09/498862/centerpoint-houston-francine-5000-workers-standby-outage-map/

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CenterPoint says it’s ready for Tropical Storm Francine as 5,000 frontline workers put on standby

CenterPoint Energy said 2,000 front line workers and over 600 vegetation management personnel are currently making preparations for Tropical Storm Francine.

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Houston Public MediaJul 14, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is demanding answers from CenterPoint Energy after its slow response to Hurricane Beryl. He was adamant that Texas lawmakers will hold the company accountable for what he called major missteps in preparation and response to the storm last week.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/07/14/493450/houston-power-outages-abbott-says-centerpoint-must-formulate-storm-plans-as-thousands-without-power/

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Houston power outages: Abbott says CenterPoint must formulate storm plans as thousands without power

On Sunday afternoon, more than 385,000 CenterPoint Energy customers were without power nearly a week after Hurricane Beryl knocked out the lights for millions across Houston.

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