CenterPoint Completes Grid Upgrades Early for 2025 Hurricane Season
Slice of Energy Team
May 29, 2025
Key highlights
- 100% of GHRI Phase Two resiliency improvements completed early
- 400+ miles of power lines undergrounded
- 25,000+ storm-resilient poles installed
- 4,850 automated self-healing devices deployed
- 100+ advanced weather stations added across Houston
Notable Quotes
“ The early completion of Phase Two of our Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative is a testament to the hard work, dedication and collaboration of our teams and partners... This is just one more step on our journey to build and operate the most resilient coastal grid in the nation. ”
Jason Wells, President and CEO at CenterPoint Energy
“ We understand the critical role we play in powering lives and businesses every single day, and this proactive suite of actions strengthens our ability to deliver for Houston and the Gulf Coast when they need us most. ”
Darin Carroll, Senior Vice President, Electric Business at CenterPoint Energy
Why This Matters
CenterPoint Energy’s early completion of Phase Two of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) is a critical milestone in preparing the region for the 2025 hurricane season. By advancing vital grid improvements—including undergrounding power lines, deploying intelligent automation devices, and enhancing weather monitoring—CenterPoint demonstrates a proactive commitment to reducing outage duration and improving energy infrastructure reliability. This initiative positions the company as a national leader in coastal grid resilience, especially crucial as severe weather events become more frequent and intense.
