For more information contact:
Alicia Dixon, CenterPoint Energy
Phone  713.207.5885
Pager   713.619.5143

C. Garey Willbanks, Jr. , Boiler Management
Phone   713.640.2714

HOUSTON – November 13, 2006 – Teal System, an environmentally-friendly system that uses a large central hot water plant to deliver an unlimited supply of hot water directly to condominium residents, has been named as a preferred Luxury on Demand vendor product.

Luxury on Demand offered by CenterPoint Energy defines the elegant appeal of natural gas found in only the most prestigious residential condominiums. These properties offer a lifestyle of comfort and distinction that is only possible with premium gas products.

“Our system not only reduces energy costs, but also eliminates the need for a water heater in each residence,” said C. Garey Willbanks, Jr., president of Boiler Management Ltd, the provider of the Teal System. “Most importantly, residential owners can experience a seemingly endless supply of hot water – for bathing, dishwashing and laundry – all at the same time.”

“Luxury on Demand is the perfect blend of quality and comfort that comes from the use of premium gas appliances and amenities,” said Debbie Korenek, vice president of sales and marketing at CenterPoint Energy. “Our vendor partners, such as Teal System, share our passion for elegance, excellence and assurance. Luxury condominiums feature many outstanding kitchen and bathroom amenities that require hot water. With natural gas and the Teal System, condominium owners will be able to use these amenities to their fullest potential.”

For more information on the benefits of the Teal System, visit tealsystem.com.

See how Luxury on Demand properties go beyond the unquestionable comfort and reliability of natural gas to create an aura of luxury and beauty that ensures an exceptional living experience at luxurywithnaturalgas.com.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution, competitive natural gas sales and services, and pipeline and field services operations.  The company serves more than five million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. Assets total approximately $16 billion.  With about 9,000 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 130 years.  For more information, visit the Web site at www.CenterPointEnergy.com.