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CenterPoint streetlight costs jump more than 10,000% in one Houston-area community. ENOUGH asks why.
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amy Davis, Andrea Slaydon, Adrian Montes , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· October 6, 2026
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Key points Costs have risen dramatically, with one example showing a more than 10,000% jump. A significant price increase has been reported for streetlight installation.
A significant price increase has been reported for streetlight installation. Costs have risen dramatically, with one example showing a more than 10,000% jump.
The reason for this increase is attributed to higher costs for materials, labor, and certain construction methods. However, some customers are questioning the calculation of these prices due to a lack of transparency.
Further information about this issue is available, including the concerns of affected customers and the response from the energy company involved. Details about the company's pricing and cost calculation methods are also being sought.
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Category: Local ·
Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local ·
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