Gov. Greg Abbott tells CenterPoint to make new preparedness proposal after initial ‘inadequate’ one

Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants CenterPoint Energy to do more work and faster to meet his requirements for improving their severe weather preparation and response practices after he said their initial proposal was “inadequate.”

[alexp]

I lived in 3 different states and lived in Puerto Rico for a few years, i have NEVER lived in a place where the electricity goes off as often as in Houston. Its RIDICULOUS. You can bet that my lights will turn off at least once a month. Im embarrassed for Texas.

[nick-rpdo]

They certainly don't need anymore money. This is not a money problem it's a don't give a damn problem.

[USA-RE]

What is not adequate, is the infrastructure. It is old and insufficient

[luismarquez]

Centerpoint the most expensive energy rates and the worst service 👎👎👎👎

[AudiblePhysicsProductions]

This is all about Abbott lining his pockets

[Mrhappy]

The governor is making a utility provider become an emergency management company. This is another Tax. Yes we we now be paying more energy cost to provide services mandated by government

[tonioyendis]

Ol'ironside got a 27 billion-dollar 'rainy-day' fund. Why not help to strengthen infrastructure of Texas Grid? He's all hat & no cattle!

[roycastillo]

This should be for all power companies and cooperatives. They all do the same wait for the storm so companies make more money and let the government pay for it which is the people . And the people who have these companies are left in the dark. And yes I am talking about from experience.

[chrispavin]

This wouldnt be a problem if Texas would just join the national grid.

[lizhern]

All that should have already been in place.

[tneace]

We DON'T WANT Center Point ANYMORE Governor Abbott !!!! Houston wants OPTIONS for a NEW Energy provider !!!! Listen to the People !!!!

[JuanaMata-nk]

Mayors, Governor, and all people and Institutions working for US ThE PEOPLE, you need to do your job by protecting our communities.
Is ashamed to see piles and piles of trees on the streets, not only from the recent storm, but from before.
What do you need to do the job?
Is it money, machinery, workers?

[steveladner]

If Abbott can't secure the border how can he tell an energy company how to do anything?

[kennethpeterson]

The Texas electricity market is deregulated.

[texling]

You have trees that have been here through decades of storms. But with trees being uprooted and causing havoc. How do you stop grounds so soaked by all the rain we have gotten. Now the power company's are being told to spend away to try to prevent acts of nature. So get ready to pay more on your bill to pay for it. It's only going to get worse so hold tankful for all the power line crews and the hard work!

[Heartfullofgoldentempire]

Smh they lying about certification and recertification training no bs about u and your house hold no bs

[asiancuteness]

Sounds like Abott gave em a slap on the wrist

[rnvrnv]

Yeah, fix your shuff and talk about money later!

[TheBubbas]

Maybe he will be in state next time a Hurricane is on the way. Maybe he will look at why ERCOT keeps letting us down.

[Heartfullofgoldentempire]

U see that and ballotpedia City of Houston Municipality and municipal business and all that no bs not supposed to be their no bs SMH like that