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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) has appointed Jesus Soto, Jr as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 11, 2025. Soto, a seasoned energy industry executive with over 30 years of experience, will oversee Electric Operations, Gas Operations, Safety, Supply Chain, and Customer Care functions across the company's service territories.
Soto joins from Quanta Services, where he served as Executive Vice President since 2023. He will play a crucial role in executing CenterPoint's $31 billion capital investment plan over the next five years, focusing on infrastructure development and improved service reliability for the company's 7 million customers across Texas, Indiana, Ohio, and Minnesota.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2200 per share on its Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on September 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2025.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) announced its readiness plans for the low-pressure system Invest 93L, which is primarily affecting Louisiana. While no significant impacts are expected in the Greater Houston service area beyond scattered thunderstorms, the company will maintain enhanced staffing for storm response.
Since Hurricane Beryl, CenterPoint has implemented significant infrastructure improvements through its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative, including: installation of over 26,000 storm-resilient poles, undergrounding of 400+ miles of power lines, deployment of 5,150+ automated reliability devices, and installation of 100+ weather stations across its service territory.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) is actively monitoring Invest 93L, a low-pressure system in the northeastern Gulf, with current projections indicating minimal impact on the Greater Houston service area beyond scattered thunderstorms. The company highlighted its Hurricane Beryl response improvements through the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), including the installation of 26,000 storm-resilient poles, undergrounding of 400 miles of power lines, and deployment of 100+ weather stations.
The company has implemented comprehensive storm preparedness measures including vegetation management, coordination with officials, and enhanced customer communication systems. CenterPoint has also upgraded its Outage Tracker system and encourages customers to enroll in Power Alert Service for real-time updates.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) is actively monitoring Invest 93L, a low-pressure system moving from Florida's east coast toward the Gulf. The system is expected to remain relatively weak, potentially developing into a tropical depression or low-end tropical storm with projected landfall in Central or Western Louisiana.
The company's Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) has implemented significant infrastructure improvements, including installation of 26,000+ storm-resilient poles, undergrounding of 400+ miles of power lines, and deployment of 100+ weather stations. The company has also installed 5,150+ automated reliability devices and cleared 6,000+ miles of high-risk vegetation.
Currently, minimal impacts are expected in the Greater Houston area beyond potential isolated heavy rains and localized flash flooding on Friday and Saturday.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) is actively monitoring a tropical disturbance moving from Florida toward the Gulf, with potential impacts on the Texas Coast by late Friday or early Saturday. While current projections indicate a low probability of significant impact beyond rainfall in the Houston area, the company stands ready to activate its summer storm readiness plan if needed.
Following Hurricane Beryl last summer, CenterPoint has implemented significant infrastructure improvements through its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), including: installation of 26,000+ storm-resilient poles, undergrounding of 400+ miles of power lines, deployment of 5,150+ automated reliability devices, and installation of 100+ weather stations across its service territory.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has scheduled its Second Quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Central time (8:00 a.m. Eastern). The company will release its earnings results before the market opens on the same day.
Investors can participate in the conference call by registering through the provided link. Additionally, a live audio webcast will be available on CenterPointEnergy.com through the Investors section, and the recording will be archived on the company's website for at least one year.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) hosted its first Technology Summit, partnering with seven global tech leaders to enhance its hurricane preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The summit showcased advanced technologies and AI tools aimed at building the most resilient coastal grid for its 2.8 million customers.
The company has completed key improvements through its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), including installation of 26,000+ storm-resilient poles, 5,150+ automation devices, clearing of 6,000+ miles of vegetation, and undergrounding 400+ miles of power lines. The initiative also includes partnerships with companies like Climavision, Palantir, and others to enhance weather monitoring, system upgrades, and emergency communications.