尽管飓风季节平静,由于基础设施老化和公用事业升级缓慢,休斯顿是美国2025年8月最严重的停电现象。 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.

根据KPRC第二频道,尽管飓风季节平静,休斯顿的停电率在2025年8月是美国最高的。 Houston had the highest power outage rate in the U.S. in August 2025, despite a quiet hurricane season, according to KPRC Channel 2. 居民继续批评主要公用事业供应商CentralPoint Energy(CentralPoint Energy)持续多年的停电,包括在贝里尔飓风之后。 Residents continue to criticize CenterPoint Energy, the main utility provider, over persistent outages that have lasted for years, including after Hurricane Beryl. 专家们指出,欧研中心老化的基础设施和电网管理是关键因素。 Experts cite aging infrastructure and grid management by ERCOT as key factors. 虽然CentPoint在升级方面认捐650亿美元,但进展缓慢,结果仍然不确定,行业分析师对可靠性的关切持续存在。 While CenterPoint pledged $65 billion in upgrades, progress is slow and outcomes remain uncertain, with reliability concerns persisting among industry analysts.