CenterPoint Energy makes publicly available the independent third-party review by PA Consulting Group about the company'sHurricane Beryl response

Core Insights - CenterPoint Energy has released an independent expert report detailing 77 recommendations to enhance its storm response capabilities following Hurricane Beryl [1][2] - The company has already completed or is in the process of implementing 51 of these recommendations as part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) [1][2] Completed Actions - CenterPoint has completed 18 recommendations from PA Consulting Group, including the replacement of the Outage Map with an Outage Tracker and revising communication strategies to better inform customers [3] - Additional actions include acquiring smaller generators for temporary use and enhancing coordination of vegetation management [3] In-Progress Recommendations - The second phase of GHRI is underway, with 33 recommendations currently being implemented, such as expanding the installation of automated reclosers and increasing the use of composite poles for improved reliability [4][5] - Other initiatives include revising tree trimming cycles and implementing a new storm management tool for better crew deployment [4][5] Recommendations Under Evaluation - CenterPoint is evaluating 26 additional recommendations from PA Consulting Group, focusing on enhancing the tree replacement program and improving customer communication solutions [6] - The company aims to gather stakeholder feedback on communication effectiveness as part of its long-term resiliency efforts [6] Company Overview - CenterPoint Energy is an investor-owned utility based in Texas, serving over 7 million customers across multiple states, with a workforce of approximately 9,000 employees [8]