The Public Utility Commission is encouraging consumers in the Houston area to share their experiences with power outages and utility performance during the May 2024 derecho and Hurricane Beryl. The PUC has posted a questionnaire linked on the PUC’s homepage. At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the PUCT is investigating the preparedness and response by utilities in the Greater Houston area to these extreme weather events. The PUCT must submit its findings with recommendations by December 1, 2024. The public can view Gov. Abbott’s directive and public documents related to the investigation through the PUC’s Interchange website under Project No. 56822.