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 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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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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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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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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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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