Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative: January – December 2025 Results​​

Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative 

At CenterPoint Energy, our crews are hard at work every day strengthening the electric grid to improve reliability and resiliency – so we’re ready when the next emergency strikes. As we strive to build the most resilient coastal grid in the nation, our commitment doesn’t stop here. Explore how we’re investing in smarter infrastructure and innovative solutions to deliver the energy you depend on – especially when you need it most.


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Actions to Improve Resiliency As of Dec. 31, 2025
Resilience

Install new poles or replace existing wooden poles with stronger ones, including composite, capable of withstanding extreme winds (Coastal: 132 mph standard; Inland: 110 mph standard)

41,648
poles
IGSDs

Install Intelligent Grid Switching Devices (IGSDs)

419
IGSDs
Resilience

Trim or remove vegetation from distribution line miles with higher-risk vegetation across our system

4,576
miles
Communications

Undergrounding of power lines

433
miles