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flag Houston had the worst power outages in the U.S. in August 2025 due to aging infrastructure and slow utility upgrades, despite a quiet hurricane season.

flag Houston had the highest power outage rate in the U.S. in August 2025, despite a quiet hurricane season, according to KPRC Channel 2. flag Residents continue to criticize CenterPoint Energy, the main utility provider, over persistent outages that have lasted for years, including after Hurricane Beryl. flag Experts cite aging infrastructure and grid management by ERCOT as key factors. flag While CenterPoint pledged $65 billion in upgrades, progress is slow and outcomes remain uncertain, with reliability concerns persisting among industry analysts.

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