Gov. Abbott Demands Urgent Action from CenterPoint Amid Beryl Blackout Crisis
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Governor Greg Abbott criticized CenterPoint Energy for its slow response to power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl and demanded a detailed plan to improve future reliability. He ordered an investigation into the utility's practices and warned of potential executive action if improvements are not made. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced upcoming Senate hearings to question CenterPoint's business practices. CenterPoint acknowledged customer frustrations and committed to restoring power and improving future responses.
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- Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackouts The Texas Tribune
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl The Associated Press
- Ken Hoffman knows whom to blame for Houston's too slow Beryl recovery CultureMap Houston
- ‘Completely unacceptable:’ Gov. Abbott sets timetable for immediate action from CenterPoint after post-Beryl failures KPRC Click2Houston
- Houston residents under heat wave still without power after Hurricane Beryl UPI News
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