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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 (CNP) is intensifying its preparations for the 2025 hurricane season as part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The company is implementing significant grid improvements through its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), including the installation of 25,000 storm-resilient poles, 4,850 automated devices, and clearing vegetation from 4,000 miles of power lines. Additionally, CenterPoint is undergrounding 400 miles of power lines and installing 100 weather stations for real-time monitoring.
Key initiatives include donating 21 backup generators to critical facilities across its 12-county service area, conducting joint emergency response exercises with local officials, and hosting community preparedness events. The company has also enhanced its storm response capabilities with new damage modeling tools and launched an improved bilingual Outage Tracker system.
CenterPoint Energy has launched a groundbreaking initiative in Texas, becoming the first investor-owned utility to establish its own weather station network across Greater Houston. The company is installing 100 weather monitoring stations by June 1, 2025, covering 12 counties in their service territory.
The stations will collect real-time data every 2-5 minutes on humidity, wind speed, temperature, and rainfall. This network is part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), aimed at creating the most resilient coastal grid in the country.
Additional resilience measures include:
- Installing 25,000 storm-resilient poles
- Deploying 4,850 automated reliability devices
- Clearing vegetation near 4,000 miles of power lines
- Undergrounding 400 miles of power lines
These improvements are projected to reduce customer outages by over 125 million minutes annually, enhancing storm preparation and emergency response capabilities.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has launched cash tender offers for up to $1 billion aggregate purchase price of outstanding notes, split between two separate offers: up to $600 million for CenterPoint Energy Notes and up to $400 million for CERC Notes.
The tender offers target multiple series of senior notes with varying interest rates and maturities. For CERC 2047 Notes, there's a principal amount sublimit of $150 million. Notes tendered by the Early Tender Date (May 8, 2025) will receive the Total Consideration including an Early Tender Payment of $30 per $1,000 principal amount.
The Early Settlement Date is expected to be May 13, 2025, while the Final Settlement Date is set for May 28, 2025. The purpose of these tender offers is to reduce CenterPoint Energy's and CERC's outstanding indebtedness.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.45 per diluted share (GAAP) and $0.53 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to $0.55 in Q1 2024. The company reiterated its 2025 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.74-$1.76, targeting 8% growth over 2024.
Key highlights include:
- Net income of $297 million for Q1 2025
- Current interconnection queue up ~7GWs since end of 2024
- 10-year capital investment plan increased by $1 billion to $48.5 billion through 2030
- Growth and regulatory recovery contributed $0.03 per share
- Weather and usage were favorable, adding $0.05 per share
Offsetting factors included increased financing costs ($0.04 per share), higher operating and maintenance expense ($0.02 per share), and dilution from 2024 common equity issuances ($0.02 per share).
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has elected two new members to its Board of Directors effective April 16, 2025. Manuel Miranda, a 40-year veteran of NextEra and Florida Power & Light, and Laurie Fitch, senior advisor at PJT Partners, join the board as part of its ongoing refreshment process.
Miranda brings extensive experience in utility operations and grid resilience, having led hurricane preparation and restoration efforts for 47 tropical storms. Fitch contributes significant expertise in global power sector investments and advisory services.
The appointments align with CenterPoint's utility-focused strategy, which includes divesting non-regulated businesses to invest in system resilience, reliability, and safety. The company aims to build the most resilient coastal grid in the country, supporting long-term growth potential for customers and communities.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has announced its regular quarterly dividend declaration. The company's Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.2200 per share on its Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on June 12, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as holders at the close of business on May 15, 2025.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) has completed approximately 70% of its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Phase Two, with all actions expected to be finished before the 2025 hurricane season. In just seven months, the company has achieved significant milestones including:
- 350 miles of targeted power line undergrounding (85% of 400-mile goal)
- Installation of 17,500+ storm-resilient poles
- Clearing of 2,900+ miles of high-risk vegetation
- Deployment of 3,380+ automated reliability devices
The initiative aims to reduce customer outages by more than 125 million minutes annually. Upcoming projects include completing the remaining underground power lines and installing 100 new weather monitoring stations across Greater Houston by June 1, 2025, to enhance storm preparation and situational awareness.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) has proposed a plan to reduce costs for Houston Electric customers while enhancing Texas' power reliability. The proposal includes removing emergency temporary generation costs from monthly bills, potentially saving residential customers up to $2 per month by 2027.
The plan involves relocating 15 large emergency generation units to the San Antonio area by Summer 2025. These units, each capable of powering approximately 30,000 homes, were initially acquired after Winter Storm Uri in 2021. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Board has unanimously approved moving forward with this plan.
Key aspects include:
- Immediate reduction in Houston Electric customer bills
- Transfer of generation units to support Texas' energy needs
- CenterPoint will forgo revenue and profit from the 15 units for up to two years
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Central time (8:00 a.m. Eastern time). The webcast will be accessible through the company's investor relations website.
CenterPoint Energy is the only investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company manages $44 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, and employs around 8,500 people. The company's operations encompass electric transmission and distribution, power generation, and natural gas distribution.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has completed the sale of its natural gas distribution utilities in Louisiana and Mississippi to Bernhard Capital Partners affiliates. The sold assets comprise approximately 12,000 miles of main pipeline serving about 380,000 metered customers.
The transaction received all necessary federal and state regulatory approvals, including Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust clearance and approvals from Louisiana and Mississippi Public Service Commissions. Delta Utilities, based in New Orleans, will take over operations and customer service responsibilities in these jurisdictions.
According to CEO Jason Wells, the sales proceeds will help fund the company's long-term growth plans, focusing on safety, reliability, and resiliency investments for customers and communities.