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environment1 year ago

Houston's Struggles and Support in Hurricane Beryl's Wake

Despite the lessons from Hurricane Harvey, Houston's energy infrastructure remains vulnerable, as evidenced by the widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. The storm exposed systemic issues with CenterPoint Energy and highlighted the need for better preparation and investment in grid resilience. With climate change increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather, Houston must adopt more robust measures to protect its residents and infrastructure.

via Vox.com|
#climate-change#energy-infrastructure#environment
environment1 year ago

Texas Faces Power Crisis After Hurricane Beryl: Gov. Abbott Sets Deadline for Utility Fix

Over a quarter million people in Houston remain without power following Hurricane Beryl, prompting political scrutiny of Texas's power grid and CenterPoint Energy's response. Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers and potential reforms, highlighting the broader issue of climate change and its impact on infrastructure. The crisis has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities in Houston, including extreme heat and food insecurity, and has reignited debates on how to prevent future outages.

via The Hill|
#climate-change#environment#houston
energy-and-utilities1 year ago

Texas Governor Criticizes Energy Response as Houston Struggles Post-Beryl

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has criticized CenterPoint Energy for its handling of power outages in Houston following Hurricane Beryl, despite the utility's assurance that power will be mostly restored by Wednesday. The Texas Public Utility Commission has launched an investigation into CenterPoint's storm preparation and response. Abbott has demanded plans to protect the power supply for the rest of the hurricane season, but some experts argue that the state's regulatory framework has failed to ensure resilient transmission lines. The prolonged outages have exacerbated heat-related illnesses and other issues in the Houston area.

via The Associated Press|
#centerpoint-energy#energy-and-utilities#greg-abbott
local-news1 year ago

Houston Restaurants Sue CenterPoint Energy Over Power Outages

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee is filing a class-action lawsuit against CenterPoint Energy on behalf of several Houston area restaurants, alleging negligence and failure to restore power after Hurricane Beryl. The lawsuit claims CenterPoint Energy failed to invest in infrastructure, maintain equipment, train personnel, and respond adequately to the storm, leaving businesses without power for days. The case aims to compel the energy company to improve its operations.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#centerpoint-energy#class-action-lawsuit#houston-restaurants
weather1 year ago

"Texas Power Crisis: Gov. Abbott Demands Immediate Action Post-Beryl"

Nearly 300,000 people in southeastern Texas remain without power a week after Hurricane Beryl, as temperatures soar amid a heat wave. Governor Greg Abbott has demanded that CenterPoint Energy improve its hurricane preparation plans and has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas to investigate the prolonged outages. CenterPoint is working to restore power and has deployed thousands of staff to address the damage.

via NBC News|
#centerpoint-energy#heat-wave#hurricane-beryl
local-news1 year ago

"Texans Endure Heat and Power Outages as Gov. Abbott Reviews CenterPoint's Future"

Texans, particularly in Harris County, are entering their second week without power following Hurricane Beryl, which caused widespread damage and outages. Residents are struggling with the heat, relying on generators, and facing frustration with utility company CenterPoint Energy's slow restoration efforts. Governor Greg Abbott has called for an investigation into the company's response. Despite the challenges, communities are coming together to support each other.

via The Texas Tribune|
#centerpoint-energy#heatwave#hurricane-beryl
politics1 year ago

Gov. Abbott Demands Immediate Fix from CenterPoint After Hurricane Beryl Power Failures

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has given CenterPoint Energy a deadline to improve its power reliability and storm preparedness following widespread outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. If CenterPoint fails to comply by July 31, Abbott will impose his own requirements to ensure power stability through the hurricane season. Abbott criticized CenterPoint for inadequate vegetation management and slow response times, and threatened to reconsider the size of the company's service area if issues persist.

via CNN|
#centerpoint-energy#greg-abbott#hurricane-beryl
natural-disasters1 year ago

Texas Gov. Abbott Pressures CenterPoint for Power Restoration Plan Post-Beryl

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is demanding an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's slow response to restoring power after Hurricane Beryl left 350,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area without electricity. Despite restoring power to 1.9 million customers, the utility faces scrutiny over its preparedness and response. Abbott has given CenterPoint until the end of the month to outline plans to prevent future outages, including vegetation management and worker pre-staging. CenterPoint defended its actions, citing extensive storm damage and safety concerns.

via The Associated Press|
#centerpoint-energy#greg-abbott#hurricane-beryl
texas-news1 year ago

Gov. Abbott Demands Urgent Action from CenterPoint Amid Beryl Blackout Crisis

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.

via The Texas Tribune|
#centerpoint-energy#greg-abbott#hurricane-beryl