CenterPoint Energy announces 10-year fleet electrification goals
Company continues to take significant steps to reduce carbon emissions and use innovative technology to transition toward a cleaner energy future
2020-09-28T05:00:00Z

Houston – Sept. 28, 2020 – Leading energy partner CenterPoint Energy today announced a goal to replace 100 percent of its current electric operations light-duty fleet vehicles, such as cars, vans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), with electric vehicles in Houston and Evansville, Ind., by 2030. The company has an ongoing commitment to ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable energy, while leveraging innovative technology to continue reducing emissions and transition the communities it serves to a clean energy future. 

"CenterPoint Energy has continued to offset our carbon footprint and promote cleaner air by replacing fossil-fueled vehicles and equipment with alternative power choices since 2011," said Kenny Mercado, CenterPoint Energy's Senior Vice President, Electric Utility. "We strive to lead by example and have steadily increased our fleet electrification as suitable vehicles and technology have come available."

The company has a plan to replace 50 percent of current electric operations light-duty fleet vehicles by 2025 and complete the replacement by 2030. In addition, 5 percent of electric operations heavy-duty vehicles will be replaced by 2025 and 10 percent by 2030. As the market evolves, emission reduction goals for all classes of vehicles will be re-evaluated.

To reduce emissions, CenterPoint Energy continues to invest in infrastructure modernization, as well as research and development projects. At the same time, the company remains committed to support the communities where it operates with their climate action goals, focusing on driving lower emissions across the natural gas value chain to ensure its continued role in supporting the transition of the nation's power generation fleet to meet lower carbon emission goals.

This year, CenterPoint Energy introduced its Carbon Policy with a goal to reduce its operational emissions by 70 percent by 2035 and emissions attributable to natural gas usage in heating, appliances and equipment within the residential and commercial sectors by 20 to 30 percent by 2040. The company is among the first energy delivery companies to make an emissions-reduction commitment across a multi-state footprint.

CenterPoint Energy's fleet electrification plan aligns with the City of Houston's Climate Action Plan goal to electrify 100 percent of non-emergency light-duty fleet by 2030. The company is a founding member of EVolve Houston, a coalition of sustainability-minded civic, business, and academic leaders who seek to accelerate clean transportation through electrification in the Greater Houston area. CenterPoint Energy is also collaborating with the City of Evansville on the creation and implementation of their Climate Action Plan. By 2050, Evansville will be a regional leader in addressing climate change and a zero-waste community, powered by renewable energy, where all people have access to efficient transportation alternatives, public green spaces, clean air and water, and locally sourced, fresh food.

About CenterPoint Energy

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 more than 7 million metered customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. As of June 30, 2020, the company owned approximately $32 billion in assets and also owned 53.7 percent of the common units representing limited partner interests in Enable Midstream Partners, LP, a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns, operates and develops strategically located natural gas and crude oil infrastructure assets. With approximately 9,600 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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Fall back, stay safe: Use this weekend’s extra hour to perform safety checks around the home

Houston – Nov. 1, 2024 – Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this Sunday, Nov. 3, and CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers to use the extra hour to practice household safety maintenance and prepare for the winter heating season.

“As the seasons change and temperatures begin to cool down, now is the perfect time to fall into a habit of checking and changing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you set your clocks back an hour," said Al Payton, CenterPoint Vice President of Safety and Technical Training. “Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is potentially poisonous if inhaled, and fire deaths are more common in homes without working smoke alarms. Having detectors that function properly is essential for keeping you and your family safe."

Customers can also use the extra hour to perform other safety tasks around the home, such as: ​

  • Changing the filters in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system: Regular maintenance is one of the best ways to extend the life of your HVAC system, so swap out or clean filters to minimize costly repairs down the road. 
  • Scheduling routine furnace maintenance: Having a professional inspect your heating system regularly can help lower heating bills and extend the life of your furnace. 
  • Cleaning dryer vents: Help prevent fires and keep your dryer running efficiently by clearing lint out of the tube that goes from the appliance to the outdoors. 
  • Sealing air leaks by caulking and weather stripping: To save energy and reduce cooling/heating costs, take time to caulk areas in and around your home where conditioned air may escape or warm or cold air may enter.
  • Checking emergency kits: For items like nonperishable food, water, flashlights and other battery-powered devices, daylight saving time is a great reminder to check that supplies are up to date.

By taking small steps to prepare for colder weather, customers can make a big difference in the safety and energy efficiency of their homes. CenterPoint offers programs, tips and tools to help manage energy bills and reduce energy use while keeping your home comfortable. For additional safety tips and information on energy efficiency programs, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

 

Don’t let “vampire” appliances take a bite out of your Halloween

Houston – Oct. 30, 2024 – This Halloween, CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers they can save up to 23% on their electric bills by cutting “vampire" load, also known as idle or phantom load. Vampire load refers to energy lost to devices and appliances that continuously suck up electricity, even when switched off or in standby mode.

Any device that has a remote control or instant-on capability is slowly draining power. Examples of these energy vampires include digital cable boxes, DVRs, microwaves, video game consoles, alarm clocks, fully charged cell phones or tablets, computers, televisions and any device with a digital display. According to the National Resources Defense Council, the average home has up to 65 devices contributing to vampire load.

“Customers can easily curb energy costs and realize significant savings on their electric bill by slaying these energy vampires," said Tony Gardner, CenterPoint Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “Vampire loads can range from a fraction of a watt to more than 160 watts. Common household electric appliances may account for as much as 23% of power consumption in the average household and represent roughly a quarter of your electricity bill, even when switched off."

For instance, mobile phone chargers that are left plugged in after your phone is disconnected consume .26 watts of energy and 2.24 watts when your phone is fully charged and still connected. According to the Department of Energy, 45 “vampire" watts feeding off your electric power bill for a year totals nearly 400 kilowatt hours – enough energy to operate a new 21 cubic-feet refrigerator for nearly one year.

Customers can combat these energy vampires by:

  • Plugging all components of a home entertainment system into a power strip and turning it off when the equipment is not in use. Then, anything plugged into the strip is truly turned off.
  • Placing computers and their peripherals (such as speakers, modems and printers) on a Smart Strip which automatically powers down once the computer is turned off. Smart Strips range from $25 to $40 and detect when the primary appliance in a group has been turned off, then electronically powers-off the associated peripherals.
  • Unplugging devices that are rarely used as well as chargers that aren't in use. Unplug items such as televisions, toaster ovens and other frequently-used appliances before leaving on vacation or more frequently as desired.
  • Curbing idle time by setting computers to sleep mode or stopping a game and powering down your video game console instead of leaving it paused for a prolonged period.
  • Buying energy-efficient appliances or those bearing the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard models. Find a list of products at EnergyStar.gov.

 
In addition to getting rid of energy vampires, customers can also reduce energy through weatherization. October 30 is National Weatherization Day, and taking small steps like adding caulking or weatherstripping to seal air leaks around your doors and windows can make a big difference in helping keep your home cozy as temperatures start to get cooler. CenterPoint has programs, tips and tools to help customers manage their bills and reduce energy use while keeping their homes comfortable. For more information on energy-saving tips that can help customers conserve while saving on electric bills, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/SavingsTips.

 
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 more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. With approximately 9,000 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
 

CenterPoint Energy files request to recover investments in pipeline safety and modernization in west central Ohio

Dayton – Oct. 29, 2024 – CenterPoint Energy's Ohio-based natural gas business today filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to recover costs incurred to build a safer and more modern natural gas system for more than 333,000 customers in its 16-county service area in West Central Ohio. The company's proposal includes recovery of costs for critical and continued investments in gas safety, reliability and infrastructure improvements.

“Our top priority is to continue to strengthen the safety and reliability of the natural gas service we provide to our customers and communities," said Ashley Babcock, CenterPoint's Vice President of Gas Operations, Indiana and Ohio. “From installing new industry-grade pipes and more advanced meters, to improving leak detection and meeting the needs of our customers, these investments support our ability to deliver the level of service that our customers expect and deserve."

Ongoing gas system safety improvements

To meet the region's needs, CenterPoint has invested $830 million in its Ohio natural gas infrastructure since 2018. Key benefits to customers from investments have included:  ​

  • Pipeline replacement: Nearly 400 miles of bare steel and cast-iron pipes, along with approximately 70 miles of coated steel, have been replaced.
  • System modernization: Approximately 30,000 new advanced meters have been installed to enhance measurement accuracy and integrate safety features.
  • Leak detection and mitigation: The deployment of Picarro leak detection technology has improved safety by identifying leaks earlier and reduced methane emissions.
  • Service expansion: New service lines and more than 12,500 new gas service installations have been completed, expanding access in residential and business communities while supporting economic growth and development.
    • CenterPoint has collaborated with local leaders on transformative projects, such as extending natural gas service to support the Menards manufacturing facility in Fayette County, which brought an $81.5 million investment and 150 new jobs, and the Royal Canin pet food facility in Preble County, attracting $390 million and 224 jobs.
  • Transmission line upgrades: Large high-pressure pipelines have been upgraded to meet regulatory standards.

​CenterPoint's proposal, which represents the first time in six years the company has sought a rate adjustment, would result in an increase of approximately $23 per month for the average residential customer. The PUCO's review of CenterPoint's request is expected to take several months, with a final decision expected by early 2026. During this time, CenterPoint is committed to engaging with its customers and welcomes public input as part of its commitment to meet the current and future needs of its natural gas customers.

A commitment to supporting our customers
CenterPoint is committed to supporting its customers with a variety of programs, as well as tips and tools that provide assistance for those facing financial hardship, while also providing help to all customers to better manage bills and save energy. Among the programs, tips and tools available include:

  • Choice Program: Through CenterPoint's natural gas Choice Program, customers can choose a natural gas supplier that's right for them. Competing suppliers offer more pricing options for consumers, such as locking in a fixed rate, which allows them to comparison shop for energy the way they do for other products and services. Customers who do not choose a third-party supplier are served by one of five default Standard Choice Offer suppliers at a variable rate. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Choice for a list of suppliers and up-to-date prices. 
  • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): State and federal utility assistance dollars are available for income-eligible customers. Households must fall at or below 175 percent of federal poverty guidelines to apply. Visit development.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880 to learn more. 
  • HEAP Winter Crisis Program: The HEAP Winter Crisis Program provides assistance once per heating season to eligible households that are disconnected or are threatened with disconnection. Households must fall at or below 175 percent of federal poverty guidelines to apply. Visit development.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880 to learn more. 
  • Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus): PIPP Plus calls for a qualified household to pay 5 percent of its monthly income for gas service throughout the year. To be eligible for the PIPP Plus program, a customer must receive his or her primary or secondary heat source from a company regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, must have a total household income which is at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level and must apply for all energy assistance programs for which he or she is eligible. 
  • Due Date Extension and Payment Arrangement: These are two free offerings available to customers in need of a special payment plan to temporarily keep their service connected and better manage energy costs. 
  • Energy Efficiency Resources: CenterPoint offers energy efficiency tips, appliance rebates and energy-saving tools to help customers lower their natural gas bills. All Ohio residential natural gas customers are eligible to submit rebates by November 1, 2024. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/SmartSavings or call 1-800-227-1376 for additional information.  
  • Budget Bill: Under this billing plan, a customer's estimated costs for gas service are spread in equal amounts throughout the year. This leveling of monthly bill amounts reduces the need to pay the full amount in the winter and spreads some of those higher bill charges into the non-heating months. Customers can learn more and enroll for free at CenterPointEnergy.com or by calling 1-800-227-1376. 
  • Home Weatherization: CenterPoint's home weatherization program helps qualifying Ohio customers implement energy efficiency improvements to their homes at no cost. Households must fall within 300 percent of federal poverty guidelines to apply. Visit miamivalleycap.org to learn more.

​CenterPoint Energy delivers natural gas to approximately 333,000 customers in all or portions of Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Highland, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties.

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 more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. With approximately 9,000 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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CenterPoint Energy names tested, industry veteran Don Daigler to lead revitalized emergency preparedness and response team

Additional senior leadership team hire underscores the company's commitment to improving emergency preparation, management and coordination after Hurricane Beryl

HOUSTON, Oct. 28, 2024 - CenterPoint Energy announced today the hiring of a new senior leader with tested industry experience in emergency management to transform its Emergency Preparedness and Response strategy. This enterprise leadership position underscores CenterPoint's commitment to improving its emergency response and coordination following Hurricane Beryl, and represents completing another of the more than 40 commitments CenterPoint made as part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) in August.

As Senior Vice President of CenterPoint's Emergency Preparedness and Response, Don Daigler will lead the company's year-round work to prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies – whether they be natural disasters or man-made events – and coordinate with all public safety partners. Daigler brings more than 40 years of experience in emergency management, national security and business resiliency, with extensive leadership experience across the public and private sectors.

"After Hurricane Beryl, we heard loud and clear the calls to improve our preparedness for storms and other emergencies. Don will play a leading role in enhancing these operations ahead of the 2025 hurricane season and making CenterPoint a model for other utilities in emergency management and preparedness. His hiring underscores our commitment to better serve our customers in the energy capital of the world and building the most resilient coastal grid in the country," said Jason Wells, President and CEO of CenterPoint Energy.

"I'm pleased to join CenterPoint Energy and lead its Emergency Preparedness and Response team to transform how we prepare, mitigate and respond to the impacts of hurricanes, extreme weather and other emergencies. The year-round work of our team will help position CenterPoint to deliver the service our customers expect and deserve before, during and after emergencies when the need is greatest," said Daigler.

Daigler is an Air Force veteran and most recently the CEO and Founder of Resilience Advisory Services, specializing in advancing resilience efforts across critical infrastructure sectors. His career includes leading emergency response organizations for more than a decade in the electric utility industry. His prior experience also includes serving as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Response Planning Division and chief of FEMA's Tactical Incident Support Branch. Daigler also filled leadership roles for the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company.

GHRI Commitments

As part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative, CenterPoint committed to hiring a new senior leader for emergency preparedness and response, one of more than 40 commitments the company made in August to strengthen resiliency, improve communications and expand community partnerships. CenterPoint has now completed 41 of the 42 overall commitments, with one remaining commitment set to be completed on time by the end of 2024.

More information about GHRI and real-time updates on CenterPoint's progress are available at CenterPointEnergy.com/TakingAction.

About CenterPoint Energy

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 more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. With approximately 9,000 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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CenterPoint Energy makes publicly available the independent third-party review by PA Consulting Group about the company'sHurricane Beryl response

Expert after-action report outlines 77 recommendations to improve storm response; CenterPoint has already completed or is implementing two-thirds of the recommendations

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2024 - Today, CenterPoint Energy made public an independent expert report of its response to Hurricane Beryl, which included 77 recommendations designed to improve readiness, response and communications during future major storms and emergencies.

To date, because of the work associated with the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) launched on August 5, CenterPoint has already completed, or is in the process of implementing, 51 of the 77 expert recommendations, and is assessing the remaining 26 recommendations to identify additional actions to benefit customers.

PA Consulting Group – a third-party consultancy with deep expertise in issues affecting utilities and other industries – conducted the independent review between July 31 and October 15, 2024. The review included an analysis of customer outage data, asset data, and internal and external communications provided by CenterPoint, and more than 30 interviews with key members of the CenterPoint team, including leadership.

"Following Beryl, we heard loud and clear the calls for change and are acting with urgency to address the challenges our customers faced. As part of our commitment to improve, we sought outside third-party experts to provide us with guidance and feedback, including from PA Consulting Group, a recognized expert in the utility industry. Their independent review is invaluable, and their recommendations will help us make the changes necessary to achieve our goal to build the most resilient coastal grid in the nation," said Jason Wells, President and CEO of CenterPoint. 

Key Resiliency Actions: 18 Recommendations Already Completed

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, CenterPoint launched the first phase of GHRI, and completed all 40 actions ahead of schedule, on August 28. Because of this important work to address customer concerns during this hurricane season, CenterPoint has already completed 18 of the PA Consulting Group's recommendations, including:

  • Replacing the public-facing Outage Map with an Outage Tracker featuring comparable capabilities to the previous version.
  • Revising communication strategies to focus on delivering essential information to customers, including storm preparedness and expectations, while addressing key concerns like estimated restoration times.
  • Utilizing the most effective channels to ensure clear and timely communication.
  • Acquiring additional smaller generators, between 230 kW and 5 MW in size, to enable greater use of temporary generators during future events.
  • Enhancing the coordination and optimization of vegetation resources and crews.
  • Analyzing Beryl's restoration data (e.g., type of pole damage, pole reset durations) that is currently used in the damage prediction models to refine and enhance accuracy of the damage prediction model.

Key Recommendations: 33 In-Progress

CenterPoint launched the second phase of GHRI, which is designed to build on the progress made during the first phase and further improve overall resiliency, communications, and community coordination for the upcoming winter season and the 2025 hurricane season. As part of this effort, CenterPoint is in the process of implementing 33 of the report's recommendations, including:

  • Vastly expanding the installation of TripSaver® (or similar) reclosers across the distribution system to help automate restoration for certain types of faults.
  • Significantly increasing the use of composite poles across our service territory capable of withstanding stronger hurricane-force winds to improve system reliability and resiliency.
  • Revising our tree trimming cycle to be more proactive and responsive to higher-risk vegetation, significantly reducing the risk of outages caused by overgrown vegetation interfering with power lines.
  • Implementing a new storm management tool to increase efficiency in onboarding, tracking, deploying and utilizing out-of-state crews.
  • Assessing benefits and costs of undergrounding in varying sections of the service territory, particularly where reliability has been concerning and other types of hardening will be ineffective.
  • Increasing our call center capacity for storm events and re-training call center agents.
  • Increasing the completeness of customer contact information to enhance restoration time communications during storm events through proactive enrollment in our Power Alert Service so that we can push out real-time updates to customers as information becomes available.
  • Establishing regular engagement with key stakeholders, including local government officials, emergency management agencies, and community organizations to foster strong partnerships and information sharing – including conducting joint planning exercises to advance alignment and coordination during emergencies.

Additional Recommendations Under Evaluation

In addition to the items already being addressed, CenterPoint is also evaluating the 26 new ideas provided by PA Consulting Group, to assess what additional actions can be taken over the coming months as part of the second phase of GHRI, or as part of our long-term resiliency efforts that will be announced in January of 2025.

This includes evaluating:

  • Enhancing the existing tree replacement program to reduce at-risk vegetation.
  • Assessing the feasibility of having a customer communication solution that can both push alerts and receive reports from customers across multiple channels.
  • Implementing a system to gather feedback from stakeholders regarding the effectiveness of communication and outreach strategies. 

The full report can be found here.

The actions CenterPoint has taken, and will continue to take, are designed to address its customers' and other stakeholders' important concerns following Hurricane Beryl by lessening the impact and duration of storm-related outages, improving its restoration efforts and communications, while also advancing the day-to-day reliability of its grid.

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 more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. With approximately 9,000 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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