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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, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, titled We Deliver Responsibility, emphasizing its commitments in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Key highlights include a goal to cut operational emissions by 70% by 2035 and a 20-30% reduction in emissions from natural gas usage by 2040. The company also contributed $1.5 million to COVID-19 relief efforts and established a Diversity and Inclusion Council. The report follows the GRI framework and includes sustainability standards disclosures.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) will host a virtual Analyst Meeting on December 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. CT. The meeting aims to outline a multi-year strategy for maximizing stakeholder value, guided by recommendations from the Board's Business Review Committee. Presentations will include insights from President and CEO Dave Lesar and CFO Jason Wells. A live webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations website and archived for later viewing. CenterPoint serves over 7 million customers across multiple states and holds assets worth approximately $32 billion.
On October 29, 2020, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) announced the declaration of dividends on its Common Stock and Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.1500 per share for Common Stock will be payable on December 10, 2020, to shareholders of record as of November 19, 2020. Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $17.5000 per share for Series B Preferred Stock will be payable on December 1, 2020, to holders of record as of November 15, 2020, adjusted to November 13, 2020.
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (CERC), a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP), has closed an offering of $500 million in 1.75% senior notes due 2030. The proceeds aim to cover general corporate purposes, including redeeming part of the outstanding 4.50% Senior Notes due 2021. Barclays, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and Mizuho Securities acted as joint bookrunners for the offering. As of June 30, 2020, CenterPoint Energy holds $32 billion in assets and serves over 7 million customers across multiple states.
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.