Will next week's freeze cause power outages in Houston? It depends on whether there's ice.

Claire Hao | Source: Houston Chronicle | Posted 01/20/2025

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If icy conditions materialize, some outages could occur if ice and strong winds cause trees and other vegetation to damage power lines, according to a Friday statement from CenterPoint Energy, the utility that owns much of the Houston area’s power infrastructure.

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Houstonians are preparing for freezing temperatures and possible snow, raising concerns about potential power outages. CenterPoint Energy stated that outages might occur if ice and strong winds cause vegetation to damage power lines, but widespread outages like those in February 2021 are considered unlikely by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

ERCOT anticipates increased demand on the grid due to the cold weather, but they do not expect an energy emergency. CenterPoint Energy has made preparations for the freezing conditions by staging crews and equipment, emphasizing the importance of customer readiness and urging them to have an emergency plan in place.

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