Core Insights - CenterPoint Energy has achieved a significant reduction in electric service outage minutes, with a decrease of approximately 45% through June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 [1][4] - The company has implemented a series of resiliency actions as part of its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) to enhance the reliability of its electric system [1][3] Reliability Improvements - Customers in the Greater Houston area experienced over 20 million fewer outage minutes per month, reflecting a 45% reduction in the duration of outages for individual customers [4] - Year-to-date outage minutes have decreased by 41 million compared to the five-year average since 2020 [4] Vegetation-Related Outages - There has been a 33% reduction in outages related to trees, branches, and other vegetation contacting electrical equipment compared to the same time period in 2024 [2][4] Investment and Future Plans - CenterPoint has committed to a $3.2 billion Systemwide Resiliency Plan (SRP) aimed at improving resiliency against extreme weather and reducing outages by nearly 1 billion minutes by 2029 [5] - The company is focused on building the most resilient coastal grid in the country through ongoing long-term investments [5] Actions Taken - Key actions include the installation of over 32,000 stronger, storm-resilient poles, clearing hazardous vegetation near more than 7,000 miles of power lines, and installing over 5,150 automation devices capable of self-healing [8]