CenterPoint Energy’s Post

With #winter approaching, it's important to be ready for whatever the season might bring. Natural gas plays a crucial role in keeping homes warm and businesses running during the cold months. Symmetry is dedicated to informing you about weather conditions, #pipeline and #utility operations, and any other factors that could impact natural gas delivery in your area. Look out for our #updates and tips as we enter the winter season! #SymmetryEnergy #EnergySolutions

Southern California Utilities Shut Off Power as Winds Whip Wildfires-- A California Energy Market news alert from Linda Dailey Paulson https://lnkd.in/g3Y85Hj9

Technology we developed at Disaster Tech provides risk of potential power outage duration based on wind speed information. Here we see that higher-end forecast scenarios show long duration outage risk extending well inland from the wind field from #hurricanehelene. Helene maintains intensity as a result of a unique interaction with what we call a middle latitude weather system, with a jet stream interaction helping to sustain intensity longer after landfall.

At Disaster Tech, our decision-support technology, PRATUS, uses wind speed data to predict potential power outage durations. As seen in these forecasts for #HurricaneHelene, higher-end wind scenarios are extending the risk of long-duration outages well inland, far from the core wind field. #PRATUS #PowerOutagePrediction #ImpactTrack

As temperatures drop to the teens and single digits, #naturalgas #utilities are ready to provide the affordable and reliable natural gas that #customers rely on. Here are some tips to help your family stay safe, warm, and save on #energy costs during the #winter weather. Check out the tips here: https://bit.ly/4aqMvCu

On March 15th, hail smashed into thousands of solar panels in Fort Bend County, Texas, causing significant damage and resulting in a solar farm operating at reduced capacity. While weather events cannot be entirely avoided, certain protocols can be implemented to reduce the extent of equipment damage and financial loss. Climavision radars provide gap-filling data, giving greater lead time to threatening storm systems than ever before. This provides decision makers with more time to enact safety measures, like rotating solar panels, to protect the panel's surface from possible hail damage. Read more from Newsweek about this hail event, and visit our website to learn more about our Radar-as-a-Service offering: https://hubs.la/Q02srWMZ0 #RenewableEnergy #SolarPanels

Did you know that hospitals often rely on #naturalgas to keep life-saving services running during severe weather and natural disasters? Natural gas is typically delivered through an underground pipeline—meaning the energy source is usually safe from the effects of heavy storms and extreme weather conditions. #NationalPreparednessMonth

Is your business prepared for a solar storm? These powerful space weather events can cause widespread disruptions to our advanced technologies and daily operations. But with preparation and awareness, you can minimize the impact! Read our latest article to learn how to prepare for solar storms and keep your business running smoothly. [https://lnkd.in/deviw6PQ] #SolarStorm #BusinessContinuity #EmergencyPreparedness

Check out my new Southeastern Wind Coalition blog post on #wind and #WinterStormEnzo. In MISO, wind made up ~20% of the generation mix last Tuesday and Wednesday while the sun didn't shine and demand skyrocketed. This storm demonstrated that wind energy can—and should—play a key role in our nation’s ‘all-of-the-above’ strategy to ensure grid resiliency, stabilize electricity prices, and protect families and businesses in times of need.