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CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates first backup generators to City of Houston at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center

​HOUSTON – April 18, 2025 – Today, at an announcement in Houston with elected officials and community leaders, CenterPoint Energy leaders announced the donation of two backup generators to the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center as part of its Community Generator Donation Program to support local community resiliency. Through this program, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating funds for more than 20 backup generators at key locations throughout its 12-county Greater Houston region. It is expected that there will be at least one generator or other support for each county.  

The company is working in close collaboration with local Offices of Emergency Management (OEMs) and other city and county leaders to identify the appropriate locations for the donated generators to be able to have the greatest impact and local benefit. 

The Community Generator Donation Program is part of CenterPoint's Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI). The backup generators will help provide support for critical community partners during major weather events or other emergencies and will be funded through a $5 million grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation at no cost to customers. The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is a charitable giving organization focused on strengthening the quality of life in the communities served by the company. The foundation is funded by shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation. 

“We are committed to improving resiliency in our local communities and working closely with our community partners to achieve this important goal. Today, we are announcing the donation of backup generation to support our partners in Houston, and we look forward to sharing other locations for our Community Generator Donation Program with other counties and cities in the weeks and months ahead. These generators are capable of powering an entire large building and will help make the communities we are proud to serve even more resilient during major storms and other emergency events," said June Deadrick, CenterPoint's Vice President of Community Relations. 

These backup generators will provide an additional power supply during major storms and other emergency events that cause outages. Facilities that receive the donated backup generators will be able to better serve their communities during outages, acting as hubs for essential services like medical care, cooling stations, water and food distribution, charging stations for critical devices and other services.  

Working with Community Partners on Locations 
To support local community needs, CenterPoint is working closely with county and city officials and OEMs to identify and select the ideal locations for the donated generators, with local officials ultimately deciding which critical facilities will receive the donations. 

“The City of Houston is very grateful for our partnership with CenterPoint and their proactive program for assisting us with backup generation in case of emergencies. With weather related catastrophes becoming more common, this partnership is vital for the wellbeing and resiliency of our community," said Sallie Alcorn, At-Large Houston City Council Member for Position 5. 

Over the next several months, CenterPoint will be coordinating with local community partners to ensure the backup generators are suitable to meet the specific needs of the critical facility they have identified. The goal is to have all generators installed and operational by June 1, 2025, to further resiliency ahead of the 2025 hurricane season.  

CenterPoint is working with other county OEMs, and county and city leaders across the Greater Houston region to make similar announcements in the coming weeks and months. ​

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PHOTO: Sallie Alcorn, At-Large Houston City Council Member for Position 5; June Deadrick, CenterPoint Vice President of Community Relations; Demetta Landry, Community Liaison for the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center; Charlene Ward Johnson, Texas State Representative serving District 139
 
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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility.  As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.​


2025-04-18T05:00:00Z
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CenterPoint Energy launches Outage Tracker for southwestern Indiana electric customers

Evansville, Ind. – April 17, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy today launched Outage Tracker, a new online outage map for its southwestern Indiana electric customers. The tool displays current outage conditions, includes new features such as a mobile-friendly interface, weather overlays and Spanish language access and is designed to handle increased traffic during severe weather events.

“When the power goes out, we know customers want answers," said Tony Gardner, CenterPoint's Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “With more features and a mobile-friendly design, Outage Tracker gives our customers updates with the latest information so they can make informed decisions for themselves, their households or businesses when experiencing a disruption to their electric service."

The new tool includes several upgrades to improve usability and accessibility, especially during widespread outages:

  • Outage Tracker is supported by an enhanced cloud-based platform designed to handle increased traffic during severe weather and widespread outages.
  • The tool is mobile-friendly by design and offers a cleaner, easier experience on phones and tablets.
  • Weather overlays provide real-time information on current conditions, helping customers understand how weather events might be impacting service.
  • The enhanced satellite view provides a visual of vegetation density and surroundings, helping customers see how trees or other vegetation may be contributing to outages in their area.
  • A new Spanish-language option allows users to toggle between English and Spanish, making outage information accessible to Spanish-speaking customers.
  • Outage information can be viewed by county and ZIP code, offering customers a better understanding where service interruptions are occurring.
  • Customers can also report outages directly through the tool.

Helping customers stay connected
In addition to the Outage Tracker as a source for details, customers can stay informed about outages, restoration times and other details by enrolling in the Power Alert Service® and following CenterPoint's social media platforms.

To explore the new Outage Tracker or report an outage, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/OutageTracker and select Indiana as the service area. and select Indiana as the service area.​

2025-04-17T05:00:00Z
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CenterPoint Energy urges customers to be cautious on roadways as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month

​​HOUSTON – April 17, 2025 – With roadside construction increasing this spring, CenterPoint Energy reminds drivers to stay focused and avoid distractions—especially near work zones. The company is highlighting the safety risks and potential service disruptions that can result from distracted driving in and around construction areas as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

“Driving near and through work zones means navigating potential traffic changes and keeping clear of crews and equipment," said Al Payton, CenterPoint's Vice President, Safety and Technical Training. “When we say safety is our top core value, that commitment extends beyond our company. It's also a message for the communities we serve. Staying alert and slowing down helps create a safer environment for everyone on the road."

CenterPoint crews and contractors are completing modernization projects that can take place in and near roads. These activities are vital for safety, reliability and resilient service and are often performed alongside motorists, cyclists and pedestrian traffic.

Vehicle crashes that involve hitting infrastructure such as utility poles and aboveground natural gas meters can result in significant disruptions to service.

“When drivers are distracted or fail to notice changing road conditions in and around work zones, the risk of damaging nearby utility infrastructure increases," Payton added. “These incidents can cause extended outages, lead to road closures for emergency repairs, disruption to neighbors and place themslves and others in harm's way. By practicing defensive driving and staying alert, everyone can help prevent unsafe environments for themselves, crews and their communities."

To support safer conditions and protect crews and fellow community members, CenterPoint encourages drivers to:

  • Slow down, and approach work areas with caution,
  • Follow the “Move Over Law” by changing lanes to provide safe clearance for crews working,​
  • Watch for signage, cones and workers nearby,
  • Follow directions from workers and traffic flaggers, and
  • Avoid texting, calling or using apps while driving.

For more tips and safety information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety.​


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CenterPoint Energy adds new Board Members, Manuel Miranda and Laurie Fitch
  • Election of new directors further advances CenterPoint's utility and customer-focused strategy
  • New Directors bring deep experience in utility industry, operational rigor, infrastructure resiliency, hurricane and emergency response, and financing strategy

HOUSTON, April 16, 2025 - As part of its on-going refreshment process of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected two new members to its Board. Manuel ("Manny") Miranda, a 40-year veteran of NextEra and Florida Power & Light and Laurie Fitch, senior advisor at PJT Partners, a global, advisory-focused investment bank, join CenterPoint's Board effective April 16, 2025.

Consistent with its utility-focused strategy, CenterPoint has been delivering on its objective of divesting non-regulated and non-core businesses to invest in resilience, reliability and safety of its system and to fuel the company's long-term growth potential, all for the benefit of its customers and communities. Today's announcement continues to demonstrate progress on that strategy and particularly on the company's vision to build the most resilient coastal grid in the country.

"We are witnessing the most transformational era in our industry in the last 80 years and our Board must reflect the experience needed to meet the opportunities and challenges that we will face in the next decade. Both Manny and Laurie are well-respected thought leaders in the energy industry. They both possess a wealth of experience, and they are a perfect fit for CenterPoint's Board," said Phillip R. Smith, CenterPoint Energy's Independent Board Chair, "Each of them brings decades of relevant experience and knowledge in the utility and infrastructure sectors, especially when it comes to system reliability, infrastructure growth, climate resilience, and long-term financing strategy. We could not be more pleased to have them join us at this time."

Regarding his appointment, Miranda said, "I am honored to be joining CenterPoint's Board and bringing my perspective to the table on the critical resiliency work the company is delivering for their customers along the Gulf Coast. As we all work together to support the company's goal of building and maintaining the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation, I look forward to sharing my experience of helping harden grids and accelerating post-event restoration efforts in climate vulnerable states."

Regarding her appointment, Fitch said, "CenterPoint has one of the strongest growth outlooks in the industry and I'm grateful to be joining the company at such pivotal time. I look forward to working with the other directors as we continue to support management in addressing the resiliency and growth opportunities of the business."

About Manuel Miranda
A 40-year veteran of the utility industry, Manny played an integral role in driving growth and resiliency at Florida Power & Light. He led many of the efforts behind changing the company's and industry's approach to hurricane resiliency. He and his teams developed groundbreaking solutions that significantly improved the organization's ability to withstand the impact of hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, including embarking on a 20-year journey to harden the overall Florida grid. During his career, he led planning, preparation and restoration efforts for 47 tropical storms and hurricanes from Hurricane Andrew (1992) to Hurricane Ian (2022). Manny's expertise and contributions in the field have been recognized industrywide.

Manny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). He previously served on the Board of Governors for NSU's H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, he has previously served as president of both the Southeastern Electric Exchange and the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies boards.

About Laurie Fitch
Laurie Fitch is a career investor-turned-advisor with a focus on the global power sector. She is a senior advisor at PJT Partners, having previously served as a partner. Prior to joining PJT Partners, Ms. Fitch worked for Morgan Stanley, most recently as co-head of the Global Industrials Group in Europe. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Ms. Fitch spent most of her career as an analyst and portfolio manager at Artisan Partners and TIAA-CREF, where she was one of the largest investors in the global industrials, utility and infrastructure sectors. Laurie is a Non-Executive Director of Man Group plc and EDPR. She previously served as Non-Executive Director of EDP.

Laurie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies and a Master of Arts from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. She is also a trustee of The American University in Cairo.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility. As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.2200

HOUSTON, April 16, 2025 - CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2200 per share on the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on June 12, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2025.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is a multi-state electric and natural gas delivery company serving approximately 7 million metered customers across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston and is the only Texas-domiciled investor-owned utility.  As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been serving customers for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative Phase Two update: CenterPoint Energy completes 70% of critical resiliency work around Houston to prepare for the 2025 Hurricane Season

In just seven months, CenterPoint has completed 350 miles of targeted undergrounding; installed 17,500+ stronger, more storm-resilient poles; cleared 2,900+ miles of higher-risk vegetation; and placed 3,380+ automated reliability devices to improve grid resiliency

Historic suite of Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative actions will improve customer reliability by reducing outages by more than 125 million minutes annually

HOUSTON, April 9, 2025 - Today, CenterPoint Energy released its latest progress update on the second phase of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), announcing that approximately 70 percent of this historic resiliency work is now complete and that all GHRI-related actions are expected to be complete before the official start of the 2025 hurricane season.

Since announcing the second phase of GHRI last fall, the company has prioritized a broad suite of resiliency actions, including adding thousands more automation devices capable of self-healing; clearing higher-risk vegetation across thousands of more miles of power lines; installing thousands of stronger, more storm-resistant poles; and undergrounding hundreds of miles of power lines. When complete, CenterPoint's GHRI efforts will improve overall grid resiliency and reliability and are estimated to reduce outages for customers by more than 125 million minutes annually.

Among CenterPoint's upcoming GHRI resiliency achievements are: undergrounding the 350th mile of power lines to help improve resiliency and reduce the risk of outages, and beginning the installation of the first of 100 new local weather monitoring stations by June 1 to improve situational awareness and storm preparation across Greater Houston.

"Our entire CenterPoint Houston Electric team is focused on completing this historic suite of grid resiliency actions before the start of hurricane season. That is our goal, and we will achieve it. To date, we have made significant progress as part of this historic effort, including undergrounding power lines, installing new poles, clearing hazardous vegetation and installing automation devices to reduce the impact of future storms and hurricanes." said Darin Carroll, Senior Vice President of CenterPoint's Electric Business, "We will continue to work every day to complete these critical improvements as part of our company's goal of building the most resilient coastal grid in the country."

GHRI Progress Update: Undergrounding more than 85% complete
Since CenterPoint launched Phase Two of the GHRI in September 2024, the company has made progress across an array of resiliency goals, including undergrounding nearly 350 miles of power lines to date, which is more than 85 percent toward its target of 400 miles.

In March alone, CenterPoint:

  • Installed an additional 3,300+ stronger, storm-resilient poles built to withstand extreme winds;
  • Installed 1,215 more automated reliability devices capable of self-healing to reduce the impact of outages and improve restoration times;
  • Cleared another 655 miles of high-risk vegetation near power lines to reduce storm-related outages; and
  • Undergrounded 65 more miles of power lines to improve overall resiliency.

Upcoming GHRI actions: Installing 100 new weather monitoring stations
To further improve situational awareness and storm preparation, this month, CenterPoint will begin the build out of a network of 100 new weather monitoring stations across the Greater Houston area. This new weather station network will provide 24/7 weather monitoring and vital information to help CenterPoint better prepare for and respond to upcoming storms. This work will be completed before the 2025 hurricane season.

Improving communication & preparedness
CenterPoint also continues to improve the way it communicates with customers and engages with communities before, during and after extreme weather events. The company is conducting a year-round safety and preparedness campaign to share information on its preparedness efforts, as well as tips and resources for customers. As part of its overall preparedness efforts, and to improve local emergency coordination, CenterPoint continues to meet with local officials and emergency management offices and hold exercises to evaluate and improve its emergency preparedness and response plans before hurricane season.

CenterPoint will continue to provide updates on its progress toward completing these critical resiliency actions and other GHRI commitments. More information and real-time updates are available at CenterPointEnergy.com/TakingAction.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve approximately 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of December 31, 2024, the company owned approximately $44 billion in assets. With approximately 8,500 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

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For National Safe Digging Month, CenterPoint Energy urges customers, contractors and community members to contact 811 to avoid striking underground utilities

​Houston – April 7, 2025 – In observance of National Safe Digging Month, CenterPoint Energy is reiterating the importance of contacting 811 before starting any outdoor home improvement projects as well as following safe digging practices. Anyone planning a project that requires digging — including building or repairing a fence, planting trees, installing a deck, placing a mailbox or laying a patio — should contact 811 for a no-cost request to locate underground utility lines and infrastructure at least two business days (excluding weekends and holidays) before starting work.

“Before starting any outdoor improvement project, it's important to have underground utilities located and marked. Utilities can be buried as shallow as inches below the surface. By taking this easy step, our customers and community members are taking a critical first step in helping keep themselves, their loved ones and communities safe," said Al Payton, CenterPoint's Vice President of Safety and Technical Training. “No matter how shallow or minor the digging project, everyone can help prevent safety incidents and loss of utility service for their communities by contacting 811 to have underground utility lines located and marked."

Safe digging practices are required by state laws and help prevent damage to underground natural gas, electric, communications, water and sewer lines. Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in serious injury including death as well as service disruptions, fines and costly repairs.
Steps to take for safe digging
To prevent damage and stay safe, CenterPoint urges customers to follow these steps before starting any digging project:

  • Plan ahead! Contact 811 at least two business days before starting work on a project.
  • Make the request early in the week for weekend projects to allow enough time for marking.
  • Confirm all utility lines are marked before beginning work. .
  • Adjust plans if needed. Relocate projects that are too close to marked utility lines.
  • If using a contractor, verify they have contacted 811 before beginning work. 

Smell natural gas? Act fast
If a natural gas line is struck outside of a home or business, customers are reminded to do the following:

  • Leave the area immediately on foot. Do not attempt to restart or move powered equipment or use your mobile device or any other item that could cause a spark.
  • Go to a safe location, then call 911 and CenterPoint.
  • Remain in a safe area until directed by emergency personnel to do otherwise.
  • Don't try to repair a natural gas leak. Leave all repairs to a trained technician.

Visit 811BeforeYouDig.com to learn more about the process to have underground utility lines located and marked. For more information about natural gas safety, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety.  

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CenterPoint Energy returns to normal operations following several days of severe weather response in southwestern Indiana

​Evansville, Ind. – April 6, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy has completed restoration for customers who can safely receive service following the severe storms that impacted its southwestern Indiana electric service territory earlier this week. Despite challenging weather conditions, an expanded workforce of more than 650 personnel, company crews, contractors and mutual assistance teams worked around the clock since Wednesday evening to repair damage and restore more than 24,000 customer outages. While all customers impacted by Wednesday night's storms, who could safely receive service, were restored as of 9:30 p.m. Friday night, additional severe weather hit the region that same evening. Crews worked through continued weather activity on Saturday to restore those customers.

“This has been a difficult week for our southwestern Indiana community as many have experienced storm and flood damage to their properties. We want to thank our customers for their patience as we worked to get the lights back on," said Shane Bradford, CenterPoint's Vice President, Indiana Electric. “The tireless efforts of our employees, contractors and mutual assistance crews have been remarkable. Their commitment to our customers and communities, paired with the support of local and state officials, allowed us to restore service safely and quickly."

Restoring power to 24,000 customers following Wednesday's storms
Severe storms on Wednesday evening brought wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, near golf ball-sized hail and possible tornado activity, resulting in significant damage to CenterPoint's southwestern Indiana electric system. Efforts began that evening, with crews restoring service to more than 60% of impacted customers by Thursday morning.

Restoration work continued throughout the day Thursday as additional contractor and mutual assistance crews arrived to support response efforts. By Thursday evening, more than 90% of customers impacted by Wednesday's storms had been restored. Crews had responded to more than 400 individual outage locations, many requiring time-intensive repairs.

System repairs from the initial round of storms were completed Friday and required the replacement of approximately 100 wooden poles, installation of nearly 60,000 feet of overhead wire, and replacement of nearly 40 transformers.

Some customers may still experience reconnection delays as a result of impact to their home's electrical equipment, particularly if there has been damage to a weatherhead – the point of entry from the service drop to the home. If the weatherhead is damaged, the customer will need to have a licensed electrician make necessary repairs before power can be restored. After repairs are completed, customers can call 800-227-1376 to request reconnection of service.

Investments support system performance during recent storms
CenterPoint's long-term investments to strengthen and modernize its electric infrastructure have continued to deliver results for customers. Despite the severity of Wednesday night's storms, approximately 85% of customers maintained service throughout the event.

System upgrades completed in recent years—such as the replacement of aging poles and overhead conductors, enhanced substation equipment and expanded use of smart meters and automation—helped reduce the overall impact.

“Storms like these are a real test of our electric system, and no infrastructure is completely immune to extreme weather," added Bradford. “But it's clear the investments we've made are making a difference. As we continue to experience an increase in extreme weather events, the continued investment in the resiliency of our electric infrastructure will support our ability to quickly respond to these events, with fewer customers impacted and less time to repair damage, than we've experienced in years past."

For more information on CenterPoint's reliability and resiliency investments, visit www.centerpointenergy.com/smartenergyfuture.

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More than 90% of impacted CenterPoint Energy customers now restored following Wednesday night’s storms in southwestern Indiana; Restoration expected to be substantially complete by end of day

Evansville, Ind. – April 4, 2025 – With an expanded workforce of more than 650 personnel, CenterPoint Energy crews, contractors and mutual assistance teams are out in full force continuing restoration efforts in southwestern Indiana following this week's severe storms. The company anticipates it will be substantially complete with restoration by the end of the day today for customers who can safely receive service, with only a small subset of outages to restore by Saturday. As of 1:30 p.m., approximately 2,100 customers remain without power.

Despite challenging ongoing weather conditions, with approximately 24,000 customers without power at the peak, crews have restored more than 90 percent of customers impacted by Wednesday's evening's severe weather, which packed winds of more than 60 mph, near golf ball-sized hail and possible tornadoes. As crews have repaired the significant damage to the electric system, they've completed the following efforts, many of which have resulted in multiple hours of work at more than 400 individual outage locations:

  • Approximately 100 wooden poles replaced,
  • Nearly 60,000 ft. of overhead wire reinstalled, and
  • Nearly 40 transformers replaced.

“Crews are out in full force on the system, focused on reaching the finish line this evening on restoring those customers who remain without power," said Shane Bradford, CenterPoint's Vice President, Indiana Electric. “Wednesday night's storms brought significant impacts to our system, and the magnitude of damage we've experienced takes time to repair. We appreciate our customers' patience and continued support."

CenterPoint continues to monitor forecast as restoration activities continue
According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast is expected to allow for continued progress in restoration efforts, with intermittent rain and relatively low risk of severe weather. However, additional storms are expected to develop late Friday evening into Saturday morning, bringing the potential for gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Due to these potential weather impacts, the outage count is likely to fluctuate, and restoration efforts may be delayed in some areas.

Additionally, some customers may experience delays if repairs are needed at their home or business. One common issue after storms is damage to a weatherhead—the point where power enters a home—which is customer-owned equipment. If a weatherhead is damaged, customers must have a licensed electrician make necessary repairs before CenterPoint can restore service. After repairs are completed, customers should call 800-227-1376 to request reconnection. 

As response and restoration efforts continue alongside the potential for additional storms, CenterPoint encourages customers to stay safe and informed, including preparing for potential extended outages or localized flooding. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/StormCenter for electric and natural gas safety tips.

Monitor local weather updates and alerts from the National Weather Service. Follow CenterPoint on Facebook and the company's Indiana-specific X (formerly Twitter) account for updates.

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CenterPoint Energy continues steady restoration progress following southwestern Indiana storms

Evansville, Ind. – April 3, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy crews have completed significant repairs to the electric system after severe storms moved through southwestern Indiana Wednesday night. As of 9:30 p.m., approximately 3,300 customers remain without power. Given the continued steady progress, the company believes it will be substantially complete with restoration by the end of the day Friday for those who can safely receive service.

Restoration work continues despite challenging conditions
Despite challenging weather conditions, with approximately 24,000 customers without power at the peak, crews have restored more than 85 percent of impacted customers. Crews remain focused on assessing and repairing damages to the electric system caused by the storm. So far, crews have encountered nearly 100 broken wooden poles, hundreds of broken limbs and downed trees and several miles of downed power lines. CenterPoint continues to deploy company, contractor and mutual assistance resources.

“We appreciate the patience of our customers and the support from the community as CenterPoint crews, contractors and mutual assistance partners continue working to restore service," said Shane Bradford, CenterPoint's Vice President, Indiana Electric. “Crews will continue to focus on remaining outages into the evening and through Friday, with most customers expected to be restored by the end of the day. As work continues, we remain fully focused on making sure those still without power are restored safely and as quickly as possible."

Additional weather may impact restoration progress
According to the National Weather Service, additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected through Saturday, with the potential for several more inches of rainfall across southwestern Indiana. Due to these potential weather impacts, the outage count is likely to fluctuate, and restoration efforts may be delayed in some areas.

As restoration progresses and weather conditions improve, efforts will transition from large-scale outages affecting multiple customers to localized outages affecting smaller numbers of customers. Some of these repairs require extensive work, such as replacing broken poles or restoring service to individual customers who have damage to customer-owned electrical equipment. 

What customers need to know about power restoration and repairs 
When restoring power after service interruptions, CenterPoint follows a prioritization process that begins with critical infrastructure, followed by repairs that restore service to the greatest number of customers before addressing individual outages. 

Additionally, some customers may experience delays if repairs are needed at their home or business. One common issue after storms is damage to a weatherhead—the point where power enters a home—which is customer-owned equipment. If a weatherhead is damaged, customers must have a licensed electrician make necessary repairs before CenterPoint can restore service. After repairs are completed, customers should call 800-227-1376 to request reconnection. 

As response and restoration efforts continue alongside the potential for additional storms, CenterPoint encourages customers to stay safe and informed, including making preparations in the event of extended outages or localized flooding. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/StormCenter for electric and natural gas safety tips.

Monitor local weather updates and alerts from the National Weather Service. Follow CenterPoint on Facebook and the company's Indiana-specific X (formerly Twitter) account for updates.​


2025-04-03T05:00:00Z

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