CenterPoint Energy launched its Community Progress Tracker on February 11, 2026, giving Greater Houston customers a real‑time view of the company’s grid hardening work. The online map, available at CenterPointEnergy.com/Progress, displays the status of storm‑resilient poles, undergrounded lines, vegetation management, automation devices, and advanced weather stations that have been installed since the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative began in August 2024.
The tracker shows more than 56,000 new storm‑resilient poles, 430 miles of power lines undergrounded, 8,000 miles of vegetation management, 500 new automation devices, and 1,500 advanced weather stations. These upgrades are part of a $2.9 billion Systemwide Resiliency Plan approved by the Texas Public Utility Commission, which is expected to raise customer bills modestly as the company invests in a more reliable coastal grid.
CenterPoint’s leadership framed the launch as a response to the outages that followed Hurricane Beryl in 2024 and a step toward rebuilding customer trust. CEO Jesus Soto Jr. said the company’s “comprehensive and innovative approach to hardening our infrastructure” is driven by the need to meet regulatory expectations and protect the region from future severe weather. The tracker also highlights a partnership with Resilient Structures that will create over 200 jobs in Humble, Texas, and supports the company’s goal of building the most resilient coastal grid in the nation.
Tony Gardner, Chief Customer Officer, emphasized that the tracker “provides direct access to the public to track and measure progress on electric infrastructure upgrades on their street, in their neighborhood, or in their ZIP Code.” Caroline Geiger, Director of Distribution Programs, added that the tool “lets customers see all of the resilient poles, tree trimming, undergrounded lines, and automation devices across Greater Houston,” underscoring the company’s commitment to transparency and customer confidence.
Analysts at BMO Capital and KeyBanc upgraded CenterPoint’s rating to Outperform and Overweight, respectively, citing the company’s disciplined investment strategy and the scale of its resiliency plan. The upgrades and the tracker’s transparency are seen as key drivers of the company’s long‑term competitive advantage in a region that faces frequent severe weather.
The Community Progress Tracker not only provides visibility into the company’s hardening efforts but also signals CenterPoint’s strategic focus on resilience, customer trust, and regulatory compliance, positioning it to meet the growing demand for reliable power in the Gulf Coast region.
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