Claire Hao
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Lawyers, Griddy's former execs, and "administrative" fees ate up much of the rest.
There's a slim chance that Griddy’s former customers could get some of their money back. But that possibility is still caught up in a court battle expected to last years. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
There's a slim chance that Griddy’s former customers could get some of their money back. But that possibility is still caught up in a court battle expected to last years. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
Where did Griddy’s money go? The trail leads to lawyers and a global bank
The now-defunct Griddy Energy paid large sums to creditors like an Australian investment bank and ERCOT, but customers who were charged sky-high electricity bills may never get their money back.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Lawyers, Griddy's former execs, and "administrative" fees ate up much of the rest.
There's a slim chance that Griddy’s former customers could get some of their money back. But that possibility is still caught up in a court battle expected to last years. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
There's a slim chance that Griddy’s former customers could get some of their money back. But that possibility is still caught up in a court battle expected to last years. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
That's because Griddy, which filed for bankruptcy soon after the 2021 storm, has little money left to distribute.
Where did its money go? Mostly to Griddy's financial backer, an Australian investment bank. That same bank earned lots from its trading activities during the freeze.
Where did its money go? Mostly to Griddy's financial backer, an Australian investment bank. That same bank earned lots from its trading activities during the freeze.
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
That's because Griddy, which filed for bankruptcy soon after the 2021 storm, has little money left to distribute.
Where did its money go? Mostly to Griddy's financial backer, an Australian investment bank. That same bank earned lots from its trading activities during the freeze.
Where did its money go? Mostly to Griddy's financial backer, an Australian investment bank. That same bank earned lots from its trading activities during the freeze.
If you or others are struggling to pay your power bill, we've updated our paywall-free story with available resources.
Keep in mind, also, that providers can't disconnect your power during extreme weather or if you've gotten a medical exemption: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
Keep in mind, also, that providers can't disconnect your power during extreme weather or if you've gotten a medical exemption: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
Struggling to pay for electricity? Here's a list of places that can help
Both government and nonprofit organizations offer financial assistance for people struggling to afford their electricity bills.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If you or others are struggling to pay your power bill, we've updated our paywall-free story with available resources.
Keep in mind, also, that providers can't disconnect your power during extreme weather or if you've gotten a medical exemption: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
Keep in mind, also, that providers can't disconnect your power during extreme weather or if you've gotten a medical exemption: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
Why is there such a sharp spike in Houston-area residents seeking help paying their utility bills?
Electricity costs, like other living costs, have risen. Families are feeling the strain, and nonprofits say they are overwhelmed with asks for aid.
Electricity costs, like other living costs, have risen. Families are feeling the strain, and nonprofits say they are overwhelmed with asks for aid.
August 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Why is there such a sharp spike in Houston-area residents seeking help paying their utility bills?
Electricity costs, like other living costs, have risen. Families are feeling the strain, and nonprofits say they are overwhelmed with asks for aid.
Electricity costs, like other living costs, have risen. Families are feeling the strain, and nonprofits say they are overwhelmed with asks for aid.
Elderly advocates say the status quo is inadequate in protecting Texas' seniors. And yet...
“We're in the same place as we were this time last year,” the deputy state long-term care ombudsman said.
More below on Harris County's mandate, now likely defunct: hcfmo.net/Divisions/Prev
“We're in the same place as we were this time last year,” the deputy state long-term care ombudsman said.
More below on Harris County's mandate, now likely defunct: hcfmo.net/Divisions/Prev
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July 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Elderly advocates say the status quo is inadequate in protecting Texas' seniors. And yet...
“We're in the same place as we were this time last year,” the deputy state long-term care ombudsman said.
More below on Harris County's mandate, now likely defunct: hcfmo.net/Divisions/Prev
“We're in the same place as we were this time last year,” the deputy state long-term care ombudsman said.
More below on Harris County's mandate, now likely defunct: hcfmo.net/Divisions/Prev
We have a shorter, more digestible "five takeaways" version too.
Our reporting looked at two vows: 1) to refund Houstonians $480M for CenterPoint's unused generators, and 2) to change utility incentives, so they don't just make more money by spending big: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...
Our reporting looked at two vows: 1) to refund Houstonians $480M for CenterPoint's unused generators, and 2) to change utility incentives, so they don't just make more money by spending big: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...
5 things to know about Texas leaders’ broken Hurricane Beryl promises
Texas leaders didn't fulfill vows to ensure CenterPoint refunds Houstonians for unused generators and to reform how utilities make money, the Chronicle found.
www.houstonchronicle.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We have a shorter, more digestible "five takeaways" version too.
Our reporting looked at two vows: 1) to refund Houstonians $480M for CenterPoint's unused generators, and 2) to change utility incentives, so they don't just make more money by spending big: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...
Our reporting looked at two vows: 1) to refund Houstonians $480M for CenterPoint's unused generators, and 2) to change utility incentives, so they don't just make more money by spending big: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...