CenterPoint to inspect cold-weather equipment, prepare emergency plans ahead of 2025 winter season
Sarah Grunau | Source: Houston Public Media | Posted 12/28/2024
In preparation of high demand and cold temperatures over the 2025 winter season, CenterPoint announced it will inspect and test critical equipment, including more than 270 substation. The company will also harden electric and natural gas infrastructure across the Greater Houston area by installing heaters and devices to prevent ice damage and buildup.
AI generated summary
CenterPoint Energy is taking proactive measures to prepare for the anticipated high demand and cold temperatures of the 2025 winter season in the Greater Houston area. The company plans to inspect and test critical equipment, including over 270 substations, and implement measures to harden electric and natural gas infrastructure with heaters and preventive devices to avoid ice damage and buildup.
In collaboration with grid operators, CenterPoint Energy will also review emergency plans and conduct exercises to ensure readiness for potential winter weather events that might strain the electric grid. The company is focused on enhancing preparedness by maintaining freeze protection equipment, conducting training for personnel and contractors, and preparing for severe weather impacts to ensure a resilient and reliable coastal grid in the face of extreme conditions.
Link to Original Article
Please find the link to the full article below. (Please note that content provider might require a paid subscription)01/06 - 9:30 AM
ERCOT - RMS Meeting01/07 - 9:30 AM
ERCOT - WMS Meeting01/08 - 9:30 AM
ERCOT - SSWG Meeting - Webex Only01/08 - 9:30 AM
01/02/2025
Aypa Power finances 200-MW/400-MWh battery project in Texas01/02/2025
USDA Funds Renewable Energy Project In Rural Texas01/02/2025
Could Texas Become a Geothermal Energy Hub?01/02/2025
Polar vortex could send Texas temperatures plunging next week as ERCOT prepares01/01/2025
2025: A banner year for hydrogen projectsBROKER REGISTRATIONS - (94 filings)
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS' NOTIFICATION UNDER PURA SECTION §39.904 (m-1) RELATING TO NON-SUPPORT OF RENEWABLE - (54 filings)
JOINT APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE CITY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD (CPS ENERGY), AND SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (STEC) TO AMEND THEIR CERTIFICATES OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE PROPOSED HOWARD ROAD-TO-SAN MIGUEL 345-KV TRANSMISSION LINE IN BEXAR AND ATASCOSA COUNTIES - (48 filings)
APPLICATION OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC FOR DETERMINATION OF SYSTEM RESTORATION COSTS - (47 filings)
APPLICATION OF WIND ENERGY TRANSMISSION TEXAS, LLC FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES AND TARIFFS - (38 filings)
APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT A PORTFOLIO OF DISPATCHABLE GENERATION RESOURCES - (34 filings)
PROJECT TO SUBMIT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS UNDER 16 TAC § 25.53 - (33 filings)