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Texas Gov. Abbott gives CenterPoint Energy deadline for plan to fix power issues after Beryl slams Houston
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to issue an executive order forcing electricity provider CenterPoint Energy to improve the reliability of its equipment and its level of storm preparedness if the company fails to address his concerns.
Greg Abbott threatened to issue an executive order forcing electricity provider CenterPoint Energy to improve the reliability of its equipment and its level of storm preparedness if the company fails to address his concerns in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. People in southeast Texas have endured several days of hot weather without air conditioning as many look for safe drinking water, food and cool shelters, CNN previously reported. “We have heard and understand our customers’ frustrations, and we are committed to working together with the State, local government, regulators, and community leaders both to help the Greater Houston area recover from Hurricane Beryl and to improve for the future,” the utility said.
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