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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with regulated electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations serving approximately 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As the only investor‑owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint frequently issues news on its utility operations, capital plans, financing activities and corporate governance.
This news page aggregates company‑specific updates such as quarterly and annual earnings announcements, investor update presentations, and details on CenterPoint’s long‑term capital investment plan. Recent communications have included information on a record 10‑year capital investment plan focused on economic growth and system resiliency, as well as updates on demand growth in the Greater Houston area through its Houston Electric business.
Investors and analysts can also find coverage of CenterPoint’s financing and balance sheet actions, including cash tender offers for senior notes and general mortgage bonds, public offerings of junior subordinated notes, and private offerings of convertible senior notes. The company’s press releases further highlight regular quarterly common stock dividend declarations and the use of non‑GAAP financial measures alongside GAAP results in its earnings outlook.
In addition, CenterPoint’s news flow includes items on portfolio optimization, such as the announced sale of its Ohio natural gas local distribution company business to National Fuel Gas Company, and governance developments like amendments to its bylaws and changes to board leadership roles. This page provides a centralized view of these announcements so readers can review CenterPoint’s latest disclosures, strategic initiatives and regulatory communications in one place.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) announced the appointment of Jason Wells as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 28. He will oversee Finance, including Accounting and M&A, reporting to Dave Lesar. Wells, previously CFO at PG&E Corporation, brings a track record of driving financial strategies and improving customer rate affordability, projected to save $1.6 billion over three years. Lesar expressed confidence in Wells' ability to enhance stakeholder value and execute key initiatives that strengthen the company's utility-focused strategy.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has appointed Thomas Webb as a Senior Advisor to aid the Business Review and Evaluation Committee. Webb brings over 40 years of experience, including past CFO roles at CMS Energy and Kellogg Company. He will assist in identifying strategic actions to enhance stakeholder value and support the hiring of a new CFO. Company President Dave Lesar emphasized Webb's expertise and relationships in the utility sector. CenterPoint Energy operates in multiple states, serving over 7 million customers with approximately $32 billion in assets.
CenterPoint Energy has launched a new request for proposals (RFP) to integrate wind and solar resources for Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Co. (SIGECO), serving 145,000 electric customers. This initiative is in response to the retirement of 730 MW of coal-fired generation by 2024, with plans to replace it with 700 to 1,000 MW of solar, solar + storage, and 300 MW of wind. The RFP aims to identify additional generation capacity to begin in 2023, facilitating the company's transition to renewable energy.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), a major Texas-based utility, will host its third-quarter 2020 earnings conference call on November 5, 2020, at 7:00 a.m. Central time. The company serves over 7 million customers across multiple states, with assets valued at approximately $32 billion as of June 30, 2020. CenterPoint also holds a 53.7% stake in Enable Midstream Partners, LP. With a workforce of around 9,600 employees, the company has a longstanding history of over 150 years in the energy sector.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has appointed former Anadarko Petroleum CEO Al Walker and President Robert G. Gwin to its Enable GP Board of Directors. This strategic move reinforces CenterPoint's majority ownership in Enable Midstream Partners, where it controls 53.7% of common units. Walker will join the Compensation Committee, while Gwin will serve as Chairman of the Board. CEO Dave Lesar highlighted their extensive industry experience as vital for enhancing long-term performance and optimizing investment value. The Board is expected to finalize recommendations by October 2020.
CenterPoint Energy is integrating its Indiana Electric and Houston Electric utilities into a single Electric organization to enhance operational efficiencies and share best practices. This strategic move aims to drive long-term benefits in service reliability and technology. The shift coincides with the implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan, which is projected to save customers approximately $320 million and reduce carbon emissions by 75% compared to 2005 levels. Additionally, the company will rebrand Vectren as CenterPoint Energy to unify its operations.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has appointed David J. Lesar as President and CEO, effective July 1, 2020. He succeeds John W. Somerhalder II and aims to enhance shareholder value and advance the company's strategic initiatives. Lesar, who previously led Halliburton, emphasizes a commitment to optimizing utility assets and maintaining earnings growth. Additionally, Earl M. Cummings has joined the Board as an independent director. The board is focused on ensuring diversity and community engagement while preparing for an investor day in early 2021.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) will host its Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call on August 6, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. CT. The company, headquartered in Houston, serves over 7 million customers across multiple states, managing more than $33 billion in assets. It also holds a significant stake in Enable Midstream Partners. The earnings call will be accessible online through the company’s investor relations webpage.
Vectren, a CenterPoint Energy company, presented its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) aimed at diversifying its electric generation portfolio during a public meeting on June 15, 2020. The plan is projected to save customers approximately $320 million over 20 years and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 75% from 2005 levels. Key components include retiring 730 MW of coal generation, adding 700-1,000 MW of solar and 300 MW of wind resources, and introducing 460 MW of natural gas turbines. The final IRP will be submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission by June 30.