CenterPoint Energy is intensifying preparations for Winter Storm Enzo, which is expected to bring severe cold weather and icy precipitation to the Greater Houston area. The company has secured approximately 1,200 additional mutual aid personnel, including 430 vegetation management workers and 750 line workers, to support potential restoration efforts.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 20-23 due to extreme cold weather across its region, indicating higher electrical demand and potential for lower reserves. CenterPoint's Emergency Preparedness and Response, Meteorology, and Operations teams are on alert, utilizing weather modeling and historical data to plan for impacts.
The company has a cold weather action plan in place, including inspecting and testing critical equipment and deploying cold weather mitigations across its electric and gas infrastructure. These proactive measures aim to ensure safe and reliable energy delivery and minimize outages if icy conditions materialize.
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