Houston-based CenterPoint Energy Inc., which has faced a barrage of criticism since Hurricane Beryl stormed ashore in early July, said it would cooperate with the investigations underway by Texas officials.
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton on Monday said an investigation of the natural gas and electrical utility provider is underway for potentially violating state laws regarding its conduct in the aftermath of the Category 1 storm.
Beryl knocked out power to more than two million CenterPoint customers in Houston and the surrounding communities. In some service areas, power was not restored for more than a week as 90 degree-plus weather permeated the region.
