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CenterPoint Energy to Upgrade Houston Grid with $50M Federal Grant

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The federal government awarded CenterPoint Energy $50 million to fund Project TALON, an advanced transmission system upgrade for the Houston grid. The project, which is planned for the company’s King Substation in northeastern Harris County, is expected to be completed by late 2029. CenterPoint Energy will fund the remaining $176 million of the project and stated that they would not seek cost recovery from customers until after the upgrade is operational.

From houstonpress.com

Why it matters

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The upgrade aims to give the grid enhanced awareness and response capabilities, which officials say is crucial for growing metropolitan areas like Houston. The project follows criticism regarding grid reliability during Winter Storm Uri.

From houstonpress.com

Who's involved

  • CenterPoint EnergyElectric and natural gas utility undergoing major infrastructure upgrades in the Houston service area.
  • HoustonMajor metropolitan area where CenterPoint Energy operates and the upgrade is focused.
  • Harris CountyCounty where the advanced transmission system for the upgrade is planned.

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