Responding to Texas Governor's State of Emergency Declaration for Approaching Winter Storm, CenterPoint Energy Continues to Vigilantly Monitor Forecasts, Deploy Cold Weather Mitigations and Remains Ready to Respond to Potential Severe Weather Impacts
CenterPoint Energy is actively preparing for severe winter weather conditions expected to impact Texas. Following Governor Abbott's emergency declaration, the company has completed its winter preparedness checklist and is coordinating with emergency responders across Texas.
The company has implemented comprehensive winter preparedness measures, including inspecting all 270 substations, installing heaters to prevent ice damage, and maintaining freeze protection equipment. CenterPoint has submitted winter readiness declarations to both ERCOT and the Railroad Commission of Texas, confirming compliance with regulatory requirements adopted in 2021.
For natural gas operations, CenterPoint has positioned Compressed Natural Gas trucks for system support and validated station cold weather settings. The company has launched its Winter Energy Guide, an online resource hub for customers, and improved its cloud-based Outage Tracker system, which now includes Spanish language support and provides updates every five minutes.
CenterPoint Energy si sta preparando attivamente per le gravi condizioni meteorologiche invernali previste in Texas. Dopo la dichiarazione di emergenza del Governatore Abbott, l'azienda ha completato la sua lista di controlli per la preparazione invernale e sta collaborando con i soccorritori nelle diverse regioni del Texas.
L'azienda ha implementato misure complete di preparazione invernale, che includono l'ispezione di tutte le 270 sottostazioni, l'installazione di riscaldatori per prevenire danni da ghiaccio e la manutenzione delle attrezzature di protezione dal freddo. CenterPoint ha presentato dichiarazioni di prontezza invernale sia a ERCOT che alla Commissione ferroviaria del Texas, confermando la conformità ai requisiti normativi adottati nel 2021.
Per le operazioni di gas naturale, CenterPoint ha disposto camion a Gas Naturale Compresso per supporto al sistema e ha convalidato le impostazioni per il freddo delle stazioni. L'azienda ha lanciato la sua Guida Energetica Invernale, una piattaforma online per i clienti, e ha migliorato il suo sistema basato su cloud Tracker delle Interruzioni, che ora include supporto in lingua spagnola e fornisce aggiornamenti ogni cinque minuti.
CenterPoint Energy se está preparando activamente para las severas condiciones climáticas invernales que se esperan en Texas. Tras la declaración de emergencia del Gobernador Abbott, la compañía ha completado su lista de verificación de preparación invernal y está coordinando esfuerzos con los respondedores de emergencia en todo Texas.
La empresa ha implementado medidas exhaustivas de preparación invernal, que incluyen la inspección de todas las 270 subestaciones, la instalación de calefactores para prevenir daños por hielo y el mantenimiento del equipo de protección contra heladas. CenterPoint ha presentado declaraciones de preparación invernal tanto a ERCOT como a la Comisión de Ferrocarriles de Texas, confirmando el cumplimiento de los requisitos regulatorios adoptados en 2021.
Para las operaciones de gas natural, CenterPoint ha posicionado camiones de Gas Natural Comprimido para apoyo al sistema y ha validado la configuración de estaciones para clima frío. La compañía ha lanzado su Guía Energética de Invierno, un centro de recursos en línea para sus clientes, y ha mejorado su sistema basado en la nube Rastreador de Cortes, que ahora incluye soporte en español y proporciona actualizaciones cada cinco minutos.
CenterPoint Energy는 텍사스에 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상되는 심각한 겨울 날씨 조건에 적극적으로 준비하고 있습니다. 아보트 주지사의 비상 선언에 따라, 이 회사는 겨울 준비 체크리스트를 완료했으며 텍사스 전역의 응급 대응자들과 협력하고 있습니다.
회사는 모든 270개의 변전소를 점검하고, 얼음 피해를 방지하기 위해 히터를 설치하며, 동결 보호 장비를 유지하는 등 포괄적인 겨울 준비 조치를 시행했습니다. CenterPoint는 2021년에 채택된 규제 요구 사항 준수를 확인하는 겨울 준비 상태 선언서를 ERCOT와 텍사스 철도 위원회에 제출했습니다.
자연가스 운영을 위해 CenterPoint는 시스템 지원을 위한 압축천연가스 트럭을 배치하고 냉기 날씨 설정을 확인했습니다. 이 회사는 고객을 위한 온라인 리소스 허브인 겨울 에너지 가이드를 출시했으며, 스페인어 지원이 추가된 클라우드 기반 정전 추적기 시스템을 개선하여 5분마다 업데이트를 제공합니다.
CenterPoint Energy se prépare activement à des conditions météorologiques hivernales sévères qui devraient affecter le Texas. Suite à la déclaration d'urgence du Gouverneur Abbott, l'entreprise a complété sa liste de contrôle pour la préparation hivernale et collabore avec les intervenants d'urgence à travers le Texas.
L'entreprise a mis en place des mesures de préparation hivernale complètes, notamment l'inspection de toutes les 270 sous-stations, l'installation de chauffages pour prévenir les dommages causés par la glace et le maintien de l'équipement de protection contre le gel. CenterPoint a soumis des déclarations de préparation hivernale à la fois à l'ERCOT et à la Commission des chemins de fer du Texas, confirmant la conformité aux exigences réglementaires adoptées en 2021.
Pour les opérations de gaz naturel, CenterPoint a positionné des camions à gaz naturel comprimé pour soutenir le système et a validé les réglages des stations pour le temps froid. L'entreprise a lancé son Guide Énergétique d'Hiver, une plateforme de ressources en ligne pour les clients, et a amélioré son système de Suivi des Pannes basé sur le cloud, qui inclut désormais un support en espagnol et fournit des mises à jour toutes les cinq minutes.
CenterPoint Energy bereitet sich aktiv auf schwerwiegende winterliche Wetterbedingungen vor, die Texas betreffen werden. Nach der Notstandserklärung von Gouverneur Abbott hat das Unternehmen seine Wintervorbereitungscheckliste abgeschlossen und koordiniert sich mit den Notfallhelfern in Texas.
Das Unternehmen hat umfassende Wintervorbereitungsmaßnahmen umgesetzt, darunter die Inspektion aller 270 Umspannwerke, die Installation von Heizgeräten zur Vermeidung von Eisschäden und die Wartung von Frostschutzgeräten. CenterPoint hat Winterbereitschaftserklärungen sowohl an ERCOT als auch an die Railroad Commission von Texas eingereicht, um die Einhaltung der im Jahr 2021 erlassenen regulatorischen Anforderungen zu bestätigen.
Für die Erdgasoperationen hat CenterPoint komprimierte Erdgasfahrzeuge für die Systemunterstützung positioniert und die Kaltwetter-Einstellungen an den Stationen validiert. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Winterenergieleitfaden eingeführt, eine Online-Ressourcenplattform für Kunden, und sein cloudbasiertes Stromausfall-Tracker-System verbessert, das jetzt Unterstützung in spanischer Sprache bietet und alle fünf Minuten Updates bereitstellt.
- Comprehensive winter preparedness measures completed and verified by regulators
- Historical strong performance of natural gas system during cold weather events
- Implementation of improved cloud-based Outage Tracker with enhanced capabilities
- Proactive deployment of CNG trucks for system support if needed
- None.
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The winter preparedness measures outlined reflect a comprehensive approach to infrastructure hardening, though the news itself carries minimal market impact. The key actions - inspecting 270 substations, installing freeze protection and positioning CNG trucks - are routine operational procedures utilities undertake annually. While CenterPoint's proactive stance is commendable, these preparations represent standard industry practice rather than exceptional capital investments or strategic shifts that would materially affect financial performance.
The coordination with ERCOT and compliance with post-2021 regulatory requirements simply maintains the status quo. The company's statement that it "does not foresee major winter impacts to its infrastructure" suggests minimal risk to revenue streams or operational costs. This is essentially a routine operational update packaged as emergency preparedness news.
From an emergency preparedness perspective, CenterPoint's response to the governor's declaration demonstrates standard protocol execution rather than extraordinary measures. Their winter readiness checklist and coordination with state agencies align with basic utility emergency response frameworks. The launch of the Winter Energy Guide and enhanced Outage Tracker, while beneficial for customer service, represent incremental improvements to existing systems rather than transformative changes that would impact investor value.
The Spanish-language version of the Outage Tracker and Power Alert Service® updates are positive customer service enhancements but fall within normal operational improvements. These developments, while operationally sound, don't constitute material changes that would affect the company's market position or financial outlook.
CenterPoint has already completed its winter preparedness checklist and shared it with regulators and stakeholders and continues coordinating with emergency responders across
Company urges customers to stay alert ahead of changing weather conditions and have a personal emergency plan in place
At this time, CenterPoint does not foresee major winter impacts to its infrastructure.
CenterPoint's enhanced Emergency Response and Preparedness team continues to lead the company's preparedness efforts and coordination with public agencies and community leaders. The team is providing regular updates to relevant agencies and government officials to communicate the company's pre-storm activities and readiness posture and provide critical updates.
"We know how important it is for homes and businesses to have the electric and natural gas service they expect and deserve, especially when severe weather is forecasted to head our way. That's why we remain prepared to respond to any potential impacts to our system from the forecasted colder temperatures across the state, so we can safely and quickly restore service to any impacted customers. Our teams will remain alert and continue to coordinate with local officials as our communities take steps to prepare, and we urge our customers to stay weather alert and have an emergency plan in place," said Richard Leger, CenterPoint's Senior Vice President of Gas Operations.
CenterPoint has taken a series of proactive pre-winter preparedness actions to strengthen and winterize its electric and natural gas infrastructure across
Critical winter electric actions taken in the
CenterPoint Texas has submitted its annual declarations of winter readiness to both the Electric Reliability Council of
The pre-winter safety and readiness actions taken by CenterPoint include:
- Inspecting and testing critical equipment, including all 270 substations, to prepare for high demand and cold temperatures;
- Hardening electric and natural gas infrastructure across the
Greater Houston area, including installing heaters and devices to prevent ice damage or buildup; - Maintaining freeze protection equipment and enclosures for cold-weather critical components;
- Repairing damaged or degraded thermal insulation and water-proofing materials; and
- Conducting emergency training for hundreds of operational personnel and contractors to prepare for, mitigate and respond to the impacts of severe winter weather.
Natural gas system preparedness in
Historically, CenterPoint's natural gas system has performed very well during cold weather events, with customers experiencing minimal impact. The company strives to provide natural gas service safely and reliably to its customers and initiates winter preparedness strategies to help protect its natural gas system. These include:
- Positioning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks to be deployed to supplement the natural gas system, if needed.
- Reinforcing reliability by validating that all station set points are aligned with their cold weather settings and have technicians on standby coordinating closely with engineering and natural gas control.
- Coordinating and communicating with the Railroad Commission of
Texas to identify and ensure operations of critical gas infrastructure for natural gas reliability.
2025 Winter Energy Guide
CenterPoint recently launched its 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. CenterPoint has a cold weather plan in place to respond quickly to potential impacts this winter, and the company encourages customers to use this helpful resource to create their own cold weather plans so that they're prepared for the colder weather ahead. To learn more about the Winter Energy Guide and to receive more important tips, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/ReadyforWinter.
Outage Tracker and Power Alert Service®
CenterPoint electric customers can stay up-to-date on outages with CenterPoint's new and improved, cloud-based Outage Tracker, which allows customers to see outages by county, city and zip code. The new tracker is capable of handling increased traffic during storms, is scalable during periods of high demand, and is ADA- and mobile-friendly. The data in Outage Tracker is updated every five minutes to provide the most up-to-date details on outages. Additionally, CenterPoint recently released a Spanish-language version of the tool.
Electric customers are also encouraged to enroll in the company's Power Alert Service® to receive outage details, estimated restoration times and customer-specific restoration updates via phone call, text or email.
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