/tags/power-outage power outage en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:34:32 GMT /government/2025-03-18/dallas-disaster-relief-greg-abbott-requests-disaster-declaration-north-texas-severe-weather North Texas saw severe weather earlier this month that left widespread damage and power outages. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:34:32 GMT /government/2025-03-18/dallas-disaster-relief-greg-abbott-requests-disaster-declaration-north-texas-severe-weather Penelope Rivera /2025-01-06/cold-snap-prompts-energy-warning-from-ercot The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a cold weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday morning as temperatures plunged. Oncor is reporting more than 5,000 North Texans are without power. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:09:31 GMT /2025-01-06/cold-snap-prompts-energy-warning-from-ercot Domini Davis /news/2024-12-11/more-texas-homebuilders-are-including-blackout-protection-to-brace-for-potential-outages A home builder and an electricity retailer are partnering to install backup power batteries in new homes as Texans brace for potential outages this winter. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:08:55 GMT /news/2024-12-11/more-texas-homebuilders-are-including-blackout-protection-to-brace-for-potential-outages /news/2024-08-12/attorney-general-investigating-centerpoint-energy-after-hurricane-beryls-long-lasting-power-outages The company’s power outages in July have drawn the ire of state leaders. Here’s what you need to know. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:26:09 GMT /news/2024-08-12/attorney-general-investigating-centerpoint-energy-after-hurricane-beryls-long-lasting-power-outages Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune , Emily Foxhall | The Texas Tribune , Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune, Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-07-31/centerpoint-wants-1-billion-plus-hurricane-beryl-recovery-costs-to-be-covered-by-customers The Houston utility company told investors during a Tuesday conference call that its total restoration costs for the hurricane and derecho windstorm in May are estimated to be at least $1.6 billion, which likely will result in a 2% increase to Houston-area customers' bills for a period of 15 years. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:20:12 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-31/centerpoint-wants-1-billion-plus-hurricane-beryl-recovery-costs-to-be-covered-by-customers Adam Zuvanich /texas-news/2024-07-30/centerpoint-ceo-rejects-calls-for-his-resignation-at-senate-hearing Jason Wells told senators that, were he to resign now, it would set back the utility’s efforts to fix the worst problems hurting ratepayers at the height of the hurricane season. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:28:55 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-30/centerpoint-ceo-rejects-calls-for-his-resignation-at-senate-hearing Andrew Schneider /texas-news/2024-07-18/why-texas-mass-power-outages-continue-to-happen Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:25:25 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-18/why-texas-mass-power-outages-continue-to-happen Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune , Emily Foxhall | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-07-15/texas-gov-greg-abbott-demands-answers-as-customers-remain-without-power-after-beryl Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area. Around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power a week after Hurricane Beryl. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:32:18 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-15/texas-gov-greg-abbott-demands-answers-as-customers-remain-without-power-after-beryl The Associated Press /energy-environment/2024-07-12/houston-power-outages-870-000-centerpoint-customers-without-power-friday-four-days-after-beryl Chances of rain in Houston on Friday and Saturday could slow storm recovery efforts. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:25:46 GMT /energy-environment/2024-07-12/houston-power-outages-870-000-centerpoint-customers-without-power-friday-four-days-after-beryl Sarah Grunau | Houston Public Media /texas-news/2024-07-12/cooling-centers-shelters-open-across-houston-area-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-beryl Government officials in Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston, Montgomery County and elsewhere are opening up community centers and other locations where impacted residents can cool off in air-conditioning, charge their electronic devices and, in some cases, receive food and water. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:49:15 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-12/cooling-centers-shelters-open-across-houston-area-in-aftermath-of-hurricane-beryl Adam Zuvanich