CenterPoint updates Houston on winter storm prep, has 3,000 workers on standby

Claire Hao | Source: Houston Chronicle | Posted 01/22/2025

Keyword Tags:

Dozens of utility trucks stood at the ready, parked in rows in a large field next to NRG Stadium Monday, before several inches of snow and some sleet were forecast to arrive in the Houston area overnight.

AI generated summary

Utility trucks were stationed near NRG Stadium in Houston in preparation for an impending winter storm that was expected to bring snow and sleet to the area. CenterPoint Energy crews made final preparations by setting up temporary facilities for line workers and testing generators at the staging site.

CenterPoint Energy's vice president expressed confidence in the utility's readiness, citing previous experiences with severe weather. The company had mobilized thousands of workers and set up emergency operations and staging sites across the region to respond to potential outages caused by ice accumulation on power lines and vegetation. Additionally, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reassured residents that there was sufficient power supply to meet the expected increase in electricity demand during the freeze.

Link to Original Article

Please find the link to the full article below. (Please note that content provider might require a paid subscription)

Source Link: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/centerpoint-updates-houston-winter-storm-prep-3k-20045779.php

Create a free trial account: Sign Up

Grid monitor is free to try. No credit card required

CenterPoint updates Houston on winter storm prep, has 3,000 workers on standby

AI generated summary

Link to Original Article

Create a free trial account: Sign Up

Already have an account? Login