CenterPoint Energy’s Hurricane Beryl response under Attorney General investigation
HOUSTON - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy amid allegations of potential violations of Texas law related to its response during Hurricane Beryl.
The inquiry will scrutinize claims that CenterPoint’s actions during the storm led to significant issues for Houston residents, including increased utility rates, prolonged power outages, and delays in power restoration. The investigation will focus on allegations of fraud, waste, and improper use of taxpayer funds.
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HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 29: The entrace to a CenterPoint Energy facility is viewed on February 29, 2016 in Houston, TX. Despite the plunge in oil prices, Houston, the corporate energy capital of the U.S., is adding millions of square feet to its conve
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The probe comes in response to widespread criticism from both residents and political figures regarding CenterPoint’s preparedness and response to Hurricane Beryl. The tropical storm made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast near Matagorda on July 7.