Latest CenterPoint Energy News & Updates
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Electric and natural gas utility
centerpointenergy.com- Headquarters
- Houston, United States
- Founded year
- 1866
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 7,000–10,000
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Latest news about CenterPoint Energy (CenterPoint)
In short: CenterPoint reported strong 2026 growth and advanced resiliency initiatives while facing public and regulatory scrutiny over rising utility rates.
Company announcements
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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.
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CenterPoint Energy reports strong Q1 2026 results
Reiterates 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $1.89-$1.91. Announces 12.2 GW committed industrial load, including 8 GW data centers by 2029.
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CenterPoint builds a more resilient coastal grid
It installed 10,000+ poles, cleared 1,600+ miles of vegetation, undergrounded 99 miles and hardened 220+ miles; upgrades aim to prevent over 50 million outage minutes in 2026.
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CenterPoint Energy appoints Michael Casey Herman to Board
Herman brings decades of expertise in audit, governance, strategic planning, and utility industry experience. The appointment is effective April 16, 2026.
Media coverage
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Jefferies lowers CenterPoint Energy stock price target on financing view By Investing.com
Jefferies lowers CenterPoint Energy stock price target on financing view...
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Houston braces for heavy rain & winds, CenterPoint ready
CenterPoint Energy has activated its Emergency Operations Center and deployed over 1,600 workers to ...
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Earnings call transcript: CenterPoint Energy Q1 2026 misses EPS forecast, revenue exceeds By Investing.com
Earnings call transcript: CenterPoint Energy Q1 2026 misses EPS forecast, revenue exceeds...
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About 3K Houston-area customers still without power during storms; 76K total affected
Power outage numbers will continue to fluctuate as additional storms move through the Houston area, according to local ...
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