BY JESSICA SHORTEN
CenterPoint Energy discusses new measures to address outages CenterPoint Energy provided an update to The Woodlands Township board of directors during its Oct. 25 meeting following unexplained power outages in Creekside Park. What you need to know Colby Gravatt, director of electric operations for CenterPoint, provided updates to the board. Issues with power outages have existed since late 2022, when—according to the township—it requested comment from CenterPoint Energy and was not able to receive answers regarding why the outages occurred during normal conditions. Gravatt told the board that sta identied a number of issues around Creekside, and he said CenterPoint is working over the next six months on
Redevelopment eorts eyed for 2024 The Shenandoah Planning and Zoning Commission discussed redevelopment eorts along Research Forest Drive and I-45 during the Nov. 15 City Council meeting. What you need to know City Manager Kathie Reyer said council wants to revitalize the area. Some of the discussed changes that could occur in 2024 would allow businesses more land space and redevelopment of business fronts.
Reasons for outages
• Above-ground lines touching • Trees coming into contact with the lines • Transformer issues
Proposed solutions
• Adding circuits • Moving above-ground power lines underground • Adding infrared monitors to watch for potential contact points • Inspecting smaller lines directly to homes
SOURCE: CENTERPOINT ENERGYCOMMUNITY IMPACT
additional solutions to secure transmission lines to prevent power outages during normal conditions. Quote of note “The wind blows, and the residents hold their breath to see if the power goes out,” said Nancy Becker, president of the Creekside Park Village Association.
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