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CenterPoint Energy (CenterPoint)

Electric and natural gas utility

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Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded year: 1866
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 7,100–10,000
Industry: Multiline Utilities

Last updated October 29

Latest news about CenterPoint Energy (CenterPoint)

In short: CenterPoint raised its capital plan amid Houston data-center growth

Company announcements

October 27 CenterPoint

CenterPoint reports strong Q3 2026 results

The company raises earnings guidance, increases its capital plan by $4 billion to $70.7 billion, and extends its growth outlook through 2030.

October 1 CenterPoint

CenterPoint completes $2.62 billion Ohio natural gas sale

The company sold its Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio unit to National Fuel Gas for $2.62 billion, serving 335,000 customers.

July 28 CenterPoint

CenterPoint reports strong Q2 2026 results and increases capital plan

Earnings per share rose to $0.40 non-GAAP, and the 10-year capital plan increased by $1.2 billion to $66.7 billion. ERCOT Batch Zero submissions exceeded 17 gigawatts.

May 6 CenterPoint

CenterPoint Energy Foundation launches veteran resilience grants

Nonprofits in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas can apply for $5,000–$25,000 grants through June 7.

Media coverage

October 29 Houston Chronicle

CenterPoint to add $4 billion to power-line buildout to meet Houston data center demand

CenterPoint plans to add $4 billion to its transmission upgrades amid what executives call unprecedented data center growth in Houston.

October 28 TD World

Houston Boom Leads CenterPoint to Grow Capex Plan Again

All of the newly forecast $4.5 billion will go to electric network expansion. CEO Jason Wells told analysts his team will consider divesting more of...

October 26 The Globe and Mail

CenterPoint Energy Extends Earnings Growth Outlook

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October 21 The Globe and Mail

CenterPoint Energy Announces New Material Definitive Agreement

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