CenterPoint Energy has donated a trailer-mounted backup generator to the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management. The donation is part of the company’s Community Generator Donation Program, which aims to strengthen local resilience during emergencies.
The program is supported by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation and will provide more than 20 backup generators to critical locations across 12 counties in the Greater Houston area. Each county will receive at least one generator or other emergency support.
CenterPoint worked closely with county emergency management teams, city leaders, and community partners to decide where each generator would offer the most benefit.
The Community Generator Donation Program is a key part of CenterPoint’s Greater Houston Resilience Initiative. The $5 million effort is funded entirely by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation and comes at no cost to customers.
The Foundation is a shareholder-funded organization focused on improving the quality of life in the areas served by CenterPoint. It does not rely on customer funds and does not affect electricity rates.
“We are committed to helping our communities become more resilient,” said Alicia Dixon, Director of Community Relations at CenterPoint Energy. “These backup generators can power large buildings and will help Liberty County stay prepared during major storms and other emergencies.”
The generators are intended to provide emergency power when outages occur. Facilities that receive them will be able to serve as key service hubs, offering medical care, cooling centers, food and water distribution, and charging stations for vital equipment.
To select donation sites, CenterPoint consulted with local officials and equipment manufacturers. Final decisions on generator locations were made by county and city leaders. The company says it will continue working with local partners to make sure each generator fits the specific needs of the facility it supports.
