As freezing polar temperatures return to Texas, CenterPoint Energy deploys its cold weather readiness plan
CenterPoint Energy is implementing its cold weather readiness plan as ERCOT issues a Weather Watch for February 19-21, 2025, due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures across Texas. The watch indicates expectations of higher electrical demand and potential lower reserves, though grid conditions are expected to remain normal.
The company's Emergency Response and Meteorology teams are actively monitoring weather conditions and preparing to maintain reliable energy delivery. CenterPoint has performed pre-winter preparedness actions to strengthen and winterize its electric and natural gas infrastructure, including inspecting critical equipment. The company is also preparing to deploy cold weather mitigations and mobilize emergency response resources.
To assist customers, CenterPoint offers a Winter Energy Guide with safety and energy-saving tips, and encourages enrollment in their Power Alert Service® for outage updates. Customers can also access their improved Outage Tracker system in English and Spanish.
CenterPoint Energy sta attuando il suo piano di preparazione per il freddo invernale mentre l'ERCOT emette un Avviso Meteo per il 19-21 febbraio 2025, a causa di temperature estremamente fredde previste in Texas. L'avviso indica aspettative di un aumento della domanda elettrica e potenziali riserve inferiori, anche se le condizioni della rete dovrebbero rimanere normali.
I team di Risposta alle Emergenze e Meteorologia dell'azienda stanno monitorando attivamente le condizioni meteorologiche e preparando le misure per garantire una fornitura energetica affidabile. CenterPoint ha effettuato azioni di preparazione pre-invernale per rafforzare e rendere invernali le proprie infrastrutture elettriche e di gas naturale, inclusa l'ispezione delle attrezzature critiche. L'azienda si sta anche preparando a implementare misure di mitigazione per il freddo e a mobilitare risorse per la risposta alle emergenze.
Per assistere i clienti, CenterPoint offre una Guida Energetica Invernale con consigli sulla sicurezza e sul risparmio energetico e incoraggia l'iscrizione al loro Servizio di Avviso di Interruzione® per aggiornamenti sulle interruzioni. I clienti possono anche accedere al loro sistema migliorato di Tracciamento delle Interruzioni in inglese e spagnolo.
CenterPoint Energy está implementando su plan de preparación para el clima frío mientras ERCOT emite una Vigilancia Meteorológica para el 19-21 de febrero de 2025, debido a las temperaturas extremadamente frías pronosticadas en Texas. La vigilancia indica expectativas de una mayor demanda eléctrica y posibles reservas más bajas, aunque se espera que las condiciones de la red permanezcan normales.
Los equipos de Respuesta a Emergencias y Meteorología de la empresa están monitoreando activamente las condiciones climáticas y preparándose para mantener una entrega de energía confiable. CenterPoint ha realizado acciones de preparación previas al invierno para fortalecer y preparar su infraestructura eléctrica y de gas natural para el invierno, incluyendo la inspección de equipos críticos. La empresa también se está preparando para implementar mitigaciones por clima frío y movilizar recursos de respuesta a emergencias.
Para ayudar a los clientes, CenterPoint ofrece una Guía de Energía Invernal con consejos de seguridad y ahorro de energía, y fomenta la inscripción en su Servicio de Alerta de Corte® para actualizaciones sobre cortes. Los clientes también pueden acceder a su sistema mejorado de Seguimiento de Cortes en inglés y español.
CenterPoint Energy는 ERCOT가 2025년 2월 19일부터 21일까지 텍사스 전역에서 예상되는 극심한 추위로 인해 기상 경고를 발령함에 따라 냉각 날씨 대비 계획을 시행하고 있습니다. 이 경고는 전력 수요 증가와 잠재적인 비축량 감소를 예상하지만, 전력망 조건은 정상적으로 유지될 것으로 예상됩니다.
회사의 비상 대응 및 기상 팀은 기상 조건을 적극적으로 모니터링하고 신뢰할 수 있는 에너지 공급을 유지하기 위한 준비를 하고 있습니다. CenterPoint는 전기 및 천연가스 인프라를 강화하고 겨울화하기 위해 겨울 준비 작업을 수행했으며, 주요 장비를 점검했습니다. 또한, 회사는 추위 완화 조치를 배치하고 비상 대응 자원을 동원할 준비를 하고 있습니다.
고객을 지원하기 위해 CenterPoint는 안전 및 에너지 절약 팁이 포함된 겨울 에너지 가이드를 제공하며, 정전 업데이트를 위한 전원 알림 서비스® 등록을 권장합니다. 고객은 또한 영어와 스페인어로 개선된 정전 추적 시스템에 접근할 수 있습니다.
CenterPoint Energy met en œuvre son plan de préparation aux intempéries froides alors qu'ERCOT émet une Alerte Météo pour les 19-21 février 2025, en raison de températures extrêmement froides prévues au Texas. L'alerte indique des attentes d'une demande électrique plus élevée et de réserves potentiellement plus faibles, bien que les conditions du réseau devraient rester normales.
Les équipes de Réponse d'Urgence et de Météorologie de l'entreprise surveillent activement les conditions météorologiques et se préparent à maintenir une livraison d'énergie fiable. CenterPoint a effectué des actions de préparation avant l'hiver pour renforcer et hiverner ses infrastructures électriques et de gaz naturel, y compris l'inspection des équipements critiques. L'entreprise se prépare également à déployer des mesures de mitigation pour le froid et à mobiliser des ressources pour la réponse aux urgences.
Pour aider les clients, CenterPoint propose un Guide Énergétique d'Hiver avec des conseils de sécurité et d'économie d'énergie, et encourage l'inscription à leur Service d'Alerte de Panne® pour des mises à jour sur les pannes. Les clients peuvent également accéder à leur système amélioré de Suivi des Pannes en anglais et en espagnol.
CenterPoint Energy setzt seinen Kältevorsorgeplan um, während ERCOT eine Wetterwarnung für den 19.-21. Februar 2025 ausgibt, aufgrund von vorhergesagten extrem kalten Temperaturen in Texas. Die Warnung deutet auf eine höhere elektrische Nachfrage und potenziell niedrigere Reserven hin, obwohl die Bedingungen im Netz voraussichtlich normal bleiben.
Die Notfall- und Meteorologieteams des Unternehmens überwachen aktiv die Wetterbedingungen und bereiten sich darauf vor, eine zuverlässige Energieversorgung aufrechtzuerhalten. CenterPoint hat Vorbereitungsmaßnahmen vor dem Winter getroffen, um seine elektrische und natürliche Gasinfrastruktur zu stärken und winterfest zu machen, einschließlich der Inspektion kritischer Ausrüstungen. Das Unternehmen bereitet sich auch darauf vor, Maßnahmen zur Kältebewältigung einzuführen und Ressourcen für die Notfallreaktion zu mobilisieren.
Um den Kunden zu helfen, bietet CenterPoint einen Winterenergieleitfaden mit Sicherheits- und Energiespartipps an und ermutigt zur Anmeldung für ihren Power Alert Service® für Informationen zu Stromausfällen. Kunden können auch auf ihr verbessertes Ausfallverfolgungssystem in Englisch und Spanisch zugreifen.
- Proactive infrastructure winterization and preparedness measures implemented
- Enhanced customer communication systems in place (Power Alert Service and bilingual Outage Tracker)
- Comprehensive Winter Energy Guide available for customer support
- Potential risk of service disruptions due to extreme weather conditions
- Expected higher electrical demand and possible lower reserves during Weather Watch period
ERCOT Weather Watch issued for February 19-21 due to forecasted extreme cold weather across its region, meaning higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves
CenterPoint continues to monitor forecasts and perform readiness checks for its electric and natural gas systems ahead of potential freezing temperatures impacting the company's
Company urges customers to have a plan and make winter weather preparations to stay safe and warm
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 21 due to extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. At this time, according to ERCOT, grid conditions are expected to be normal.
"CenterPoint is actively monitoring the cold weather expected across our communities in
Cold weather preparations
The company has a cold weather action plan in place and has performed a series of proactive pre-winter preparedness actions to strengthen and winterize its electric and natural gas infrastructure across
2025 Winter Energy Guide
CenterPoint encourages customers to use the company's Winter Energy Guide, a comprehensive online resource hub that helps customers throughout the winter heating season. The guide features practical and important safety, energy savings and bill management tips to help customers stay safe and warm throughout the winter season. To learn more, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ReadyforWinter.
Electric customers encouraged to enroll in Power Alert Service® and follow CenterPoint Texas X account
CenterPoint electric customers are encouraged to enroll in the company's Power Alert Service® to receive winter storm outage details, estimated restoration times and customer-specific restoration updates by phone call, text or email. Customers can also follow @CenterPoint_TX to receive the most up-to-date information on the company's operations in the
In addition, customers can use CenterPoint's new and improved, cloud-based Outage Tracker, available in English and Spanish, to stay updated and see outages by county, city and zip code.
For more information, contact
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