Ferris Wheel Allstar said:

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Ryan the Temp said:

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If you still don't have power tomorrow, my AirBnB guest is out tomorrow at noon. It's only available for one night, but it could give you a chance to cool off and feel civilized for a day. No charge.

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If he doesn't need it, I would like a chance at it and dont mind paying.

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TXTransplant said:

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TXTransplant said:

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aTm2004 said:

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CenterPoint's response was that they have a larger area and so we can't consider per customer, but a simple check says CenterPoint is showing record profits each year.

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Eh, I'll give them that. I grew up in Splendora, which is land wise is larger than West U, but West U is ~9 times more populated.

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Yes I can appreciate the argument...but looking at the numbers, we are talking significantly less per customer than Entergy who has the densely populated Woodlands area. Entergy nearly exceeded CenterPoint.

SO while I can grant the unit rate argument, the total dollars spent doesn't help them either.

It's clear they skimped on maintenance to pad their bottom line.

It's why having a for profit monopoly is just such a terrible idea.

One of the multitude of fixes needs to be mandated spending levels forced upon CenterPoint.

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I've said multiple times that Centerpoint flat out told us last fall that they don't have the money or staff to properly maintain the lines - both vegetation and old/failing equipment. I got the impression staffing was the bigger issue.

I drove past the line that was repaired to restore power in my area. There are still branches and limbs falling/hanging on it. I don't expect repair crews to do extensive trimming, but I was a little surprised they'd do this repair and leave stuff resting on it.

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Imagine telling the public you don't have the money for vegetation management when you cleared over $25 billion in profit the last 4 years.

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I know, it's absurd. But this was not a guy in upper management. I suspect his budget is tightly controlled to maximize those profits at the top. Not justifying it, just acknowledging that I understand how corporate bureaucracies work.

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swimmerbabe11 said:

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if it helps, I didn't read it that way. I think that was directly to the the guys concern about not knowing if the shingles were his or not and not be sure who to trust. I think it was general advice, not directed.

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Furlock Bones said:

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Just FYi, my BIL lives next to a former Centerpoint lineman. Worked there his whole career and retired from there. He rode around our area and found 1 crew working the other day. Talked to them about what was going on and what orders they were receiving or weren't.

He told my BIL. This is the most disappointed he's ever been in the company. Far and away their worst response.

So for all those posters saying we are just whining. You're wrong. Centerpointless is indeed ****ing this up. Likely to save a few bucks.

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Likely to save a few bucks.

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Breggy Popup said:

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Yeesh. My genny is leaking oil. I hope it lasts until power is back.

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Mine is currently in Webster but you can use it if you want I can help you coordinate to get it. I am going offshore tonight so can't actually facilitate. It will need a break in oil change though as it is brand new.

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Likely to save a few bucks.

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that seems to be what caused/is causing the delay here

late on the response because they didn't want to overcommit based on anticipated severity

so they ended up with their dick in their hand

CEO should go back to PG&E in California

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