Houston utility warns of storm-driven outages as crews prepare for rapid restorations
CenterPoint Energy said severe winter weather could knock out power for up to 200,000 customers in the Houston area, but the company said it expects many outages to be restored within 12 hours as crews pre-stage for the event.
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A major Texas utility is preparing for a surge in outages as winter weather moves through the region, warning that tens of thousands—and potentially as many as 200,000—customers around Houston could lose power during the storm.
CenterPoint Energy said it has positioned thousands of workers to respond quickly and aims to restore service within roughly 12 hours for many customers if conditions allow.
Meteorologists noted that the biggest risk to the grid comes from freezing rain accumulation that loads tree limbs and overhead lines, though forecasts suggested most areas would see limited ice totals with pockets of higher impacts.
- Utility crews pre-staged to speed repairs and reduce outage durations.
- Freezing rain, more than sleet, poses the highest infrastructure risk.
- Officials said the event is not expected to resemble the prolonged 2021 grid crisis.