by R.A. Dyer | Feb 5, 2026 | News Roundup
Houston Press; Was CenterPoint Prepared or Did They Just Get Lucky? Feb. 5 — Harris County escaped two recent arctic blasts with a relatively low number of power outages, due in part to extensive preparation from CenterPoint Energy and also because the storm just...
by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The grid should have no problems meeting energy demand if conditions remain normal in March — which is likely. ________________________________________________ Despite the warmer weather, ERCOT faces a slight risk of issuing an emergency alert during the first month...
by R.A. Dyer | Feb 3, 2026 | ERCOT
Some legislative changes likely helped protect the grid during the January cold snap and other changes were inconsequential. Luck also played a role. ________________________________________________ About 50,000 Texans lost power during last month’s winter storm — a...
by R.A. Dyer | Jan 26, 2026 | News Roundup
GuruFocus: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Rises Amid Storm Outage Forecast Jan. 26 — The increase followed the company’s forecast regarding potential power outages due to an impending storm. CenterPoint Energy estimated that between 100,000 to 200,000 customers...
by R.A. Dyer | Dec 17, 2025 | Utility News
Xcel has said it had “accepted responsibility from the beginning” and attempted to work with victims and state officials to reach solutions. ________________________________________________ Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Southwestern Public Service Company,...
