CenterPoint Energy offering bill assistance and energy-saving resources as energy market prices remain on the rise
2022-10-12T05:00:00Z

​Dayton – Oct. 12, 2022 – CenterPoint Energy is encouraging customers to take action now to help manage natural gas bills for the upcoming heating season. The company's Ohio natural gas territory today announced customers will likely see an incremental increase in their natural gas bills when compared to those of last winter, assuming normal winter weather, due primarily to natural gas market conditions. Customers can take advantage of CenterPoint Energy's array of payment assistance options as well as energy-saving tips and energy efficiency programs to help mitigate the impact to bills.

  • Expected increase in natural gas bills primarily driven by continued natural gas price surge
  • Customers encouraged to prepare now for managing their energy bills
  • Company encourages customers to utilize assistance programs, various payment options, energy-saving tips and energy efficiency programs

The average CenterPoint Energy customer paid $135 per month for natural gas service during the 2021-2022 heating season for a five-month total (November – March) of about $675.

"It's important to remember CenterPoint Energy is not a natural gas supplier. The customer's natural gas supplier and corresponding price per unit of gas significantly influence bill amounts," said Ashley Babcock, Vice President, Indiana and Ohio Gas. "Given the volatility of the natural gas market, customers can choose a fixed price that won't fluctuate over the winter months. Since natural gas represents nearly half of customers' bills during the winter months, now would be a good time to explore supplier pricing options that are most beneficial to your needs."

Natural gas continues to be the most affordable heating source. In fact, CenterPoint Energy Ohio gas customers who heated their homes with natural gas last year saved up to $969 compared to those who heat with propane and up to $56 to $644 compared to those who heat with an electric heat pump or electric furnace, respectively. Bills will vary by customer depending on the size and age of the home, number of gas appliances, number in the household, thermostat settings and levels of insulation.

CenterPoint Energy has in place several tools to help customers manage their energy bills.

  • Choice program: Through CenterPoint Energy'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 http://www.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 www.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 www.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 which are available to customers in need of a special payment plan on a temporary basis in order to keep service connected and manage energy costs.
  • Energy efficiency resources: CenterPoint Energy offers energy efficiency tips, appliance rebates and energy-saving tools to help customers lower their natural gas bills. All Ohio residential and small commercial natural gas customers are eligible. Visit www.centerpointenergy.com/smartsavings or call 1-800-227-1376 for a list of rebates, qualifying appliances and energy efficiency tips.
  • Budget Bill: Under this billing plan, a customer's estimated costs for a year of gas service are spread in equal monthly bill amounts for 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. Amounts are adjusted each summer for actual costs, and the customer's credit or amount due rolls into the next Budget Bill payment for the next 12-month period. Customers can enroll for free on www.centerpointenergy.com or by calling 1-800-227-1376.
  • Home weatherization: CenterPoint Energy'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 www.miamivalleycap.org to learn more.

 
"We recognize the financial hardships our customers may be facing this heating season, and we want to encourage them to contact us for options to assist in managing costs prior to their first high bill of the heating season," said Babcock. "Additionally, customers needing further financial assistance can apply for programs available through our local community action agencies and local non-profits."

Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, LLC d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Ohio. 

CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas service territory delivers natural gas to approximately 330,000 customers in all or portions of Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Highland, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties.

Forward Looking Statement:
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict," "projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release regarding future events, such as the expected prices of natural gas and the subsequent impact on customer bills, assumptions regarding winter weather, and any other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) the impact of disruption to the global supply chain; (2) financial market conditions; (3) general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory and legislative decisions; (5) effects of competition; (6) weather variations; (7) changes in business plans; and (8) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
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. As of June 30, 2022, the company owned approximately $35 billion in assets. With approximately 8,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.


 Recent News

 

 
June Storms Update: CenterPoint Energy actively monitoring weather today and tomorrow for potential of localized flooding and continues responding to impacts from back-to-back thunderstorms in the Greater Houston area
HOUSTON — June 12, 2025 — Following severe thunderstorms across the Greater Houston area Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, CenterPoint Energy has maintained additional crews and temporarily paused the company's proactive, planned resiliency upgrades to focus on responding to electric outages and potential natural gas emergencies.   

At the peak of Wednesday afternoon's storms, approximately 21,000 customers experienced an outage due to the severe weather. All customers who were able to safely receive power were restored within 12 hours of the storms moving through the Greater Houston area, before another round of severe weather began on Thursday morning.

At today's peak, approximately 18,000 customers were without power. Crews have worked to restore more than 85% of impacted customers within ten hours, and fewer than 2,500 customers remain without power as of 3:30 p.m. 99.6% of CenterPoint's customers did not experience power interruptions during these storms, which included widespread lightning, strong winds with gusts of 40-45 mph across parts of Brazoria and Galveston, and torrential rains with parts of Baytown and Crosby recording four inches of rainfall.

“Additional rounds of thunderstorms are forecast across the Greater Houston area tomorrow and into this evening, but today's storms are likely to be the most severe we experience this week. We continue to diligently monitor the weather's impact to our system and the potential for flooding conditions to develop across the Greater Houston area, and we will be ready to respond for our customers and communities. We urge customers to stay weather aware and make sure that if you see any damaged trees or downed power lines, stay at least 35 feet away and report damage to CenterPoint," said Matt Lanza, CenterPoint's Meteorology Manager and Emergency Preparedness and Response team member.
 
Flood safety tips

  • Avoid standing water, as it can hide chemicals that could make you sick, electrical hazards from downed powerlines and sharp debris. 
  • Do not attempt to cross flowing streams, whether by vehicle or by foot. It is easy to underestimate the strength of the water's flow. 
  • Never drive through flooded roadways. If your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and move to higher ground. Be especially careful at night, when it is more difficult to recognize flood dangers. 
  • Stay away from downed powerlines. Flood waters may put you closer to power lines that are typically much higher above you in dry conditions; stay alert and look out for overhead hazards.  
  • Be aware that submerged outlets or electrical cords may energize standing water. Do not enter a flooded area until it has been determined safe to do so. 
  • Do not touch a breaker or replace a fuse with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface.
  • If your home experiences flooding, keep the power off until a licensed electrician has inspected your system and has deemed it safe.
  • If you smell natural gas leave immediately on foot, do not use electric switches, cell phones, start a car or do anything that could cause a spark. Go to a safe location and call 911 and CenterPoint Energy.
  • Floodwater may shift your gas equipment or appliances, causing stress to the natural gas piping, which could result in a natural gas leak.
  • If water levels were high enough to cover the gas meter, contact us to have your meter checked for safety before using your gas system. Once your appliances are safe to operate, we will turn your gas service back on. 

 
For more information and real-time updates, follow us on social media at X and visit our Outage Tracker.  

We encourage customers to enroll in Power Alert Service® to receive outage details, estimated restoration times, as available or determined, and customer-specific restoration updates sent directly via email, text or phone call. To sign up, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/PowerAlertService.  
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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 March 31, 2025, 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. ​

CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates trailer generator to the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management

​HOUSTON — June 6, 2025 — Yesterday, at an event in Liberty, Texas, CenterPoint Energy leaders joined local elected officials and community leaders to announce the donation of a trailer generator to the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management as part of the company's 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, with at least one generator or other support provided for each county.  

The company worked in close collaboration with local Offices of Emergency Management (OEMs) and other county and city 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 donating backup generation to support our partners in Liberty County. The donated generators are each 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 Alicia Dixon, CenterPoint's Director 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 worked 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. 

CenterPoint will continue coordinating with local community partners to ensure the backup generators are suitable to meet the specific needs of the critical facilities they have identified.  

 

PHOTO: From L to R: Shelton Mitchell, CenterPoint Service Area Director for Baytown and South Houston; Carlton Porter, CenterPoint Service Area Manager for Baytown; Paul Lock, CenterPoint Director of Local Government Affairs; Jay Knight, Liberty County Judge; Antwyne “AJ" Johnson, Liberty County Emergency Management Coordinator; Alicia Dixon, CenterPoint Director of Community Relations; Madison Gonzalez, Liberty County Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator; William “Billy" Knox, Liberty County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy; Robert “Bobby" Rader, Liberty County Sheriff

More photos: CNP Digital Asset Mgmt 
 
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 March 31, 2025, 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.

Forward-looking statements
This news release, as well as the website pages related to the GHRI, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict," "projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the GHRI and longer-term resiliency plans, including effectiveness, timing and related matters, are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI regarding future events that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI speaks only as of the date of this release or the date that such statement is made, as applicable. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives, restructurings, joint ventures, acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses involving CenterPoint Energy or its industry; (2) CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital, and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates backup generator to the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center

​HOUSTON — June 6, 2025 — Yesterday, at an announcement in Cypress, Texas with elected officials and community leaders, CenterPoint Energy leaders announced the donation of a backup generator to the Richard and Meg Weekley Community 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, with at least one generator or other support provided for each county.  

The company worked in close collaboration with local Offices of Emergency Management (OEMs) and other county and city 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 donating backup generation to support our partners here in Harris County Precinct 4. These donated generators are each 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 Jason Ryan, CenterPoint's Executive Vice President of Regulatory Services at Government Affairs.

The 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 worked 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. 

“Hurricane season is here, and in Harris County we know it's not a matter of if the next big storm will hit, but when. My Precinct 4 team and I work year-round to ensure we can deliver resources effectively and efficiently in the aftermath of disaster. This new backup generator at Weekley Community Center will significantly enhance our extreme weather resilience. Thanks to the power of partners like CenterPoint, we stand ready to serve our community before, during, and after any storm," said Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones.

CenterPoint will continue coordinating with local community partners to ensure the backup generators are suitable to meet the specific needs of the critical facilities they have identified.  

 

PHOTO: From L to R: Michelle Hundley, CenterPoint Local Government Relations Manager; Jason Ryan, CenterPoint Executive Vice President of Regulatory Services at Government Affairs; Lesley Briones, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner; Johnnie Johnson, CenterPoint Service Area Director for Cypress and Katy; Jeffery Ledet, CenterPoint Service Area Manager for Cypress
 
More photos: CNP Digital Asset Mgmt 
 
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 March 31, 2025, 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.

Forward-looking statements
This news release, as well as the website pages related to the GHRI, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict," "projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the GHRI and longer-term resiliency plans, including effectiveness, timing and related matters, are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI regarding future events that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI speaks only as of the date of this release or the date that such statement is made, as applicable. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives, restructurings, joint ventures, acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses involving CenterPoint Energy or its industry; (2) CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital, and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.​


CenterPoint Energy reminds customers, contractors and community members to dial 811 before digging or starting outdoor projects
​​HOUSTON – June 5, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy is reminding everyone to contact 811 before starting any outdoor digging project. Anyone planning to dig — including gardening, building or repairing a fence, planting trees, installing a deck, placing a mailbox or laying a patio — should contact 811 at least three business days (excluding weekends and holidays) before starting their project. 811 is a free service that community members can use to have utility lines located and marked.

According to the Common Ground Alliance, a member-driven association of nearly 3,800 damage prevention professionals in the underground utility industry, utility lines are damaged every few minutes because digging occurred prior to contacting 811. In 2024 alone, CenterPoint experienced more than 3,100 natural gas line damages within its service territory because 811 was not contacted before digging.

“As temperatures continue to warm up, our customers and community members are working on more outdoor projects around their homes. While they take advantage of the warmer temperatures, we want to remind everyone of the importance of having utilities located and marked prior to digging. By contacting 811, everyone takes 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 a 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. Utility lines can be buried as shallow as inches below the surface. 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.

Safe digging steps
To prevent damage and stay safe, CenterPoint urges everyone to follow these steps before any digging project:

  • Plan ahead! Contact 811 at least three business days before starting work.
  • Make the request early in the week for weekend projects.
  • 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 their work.

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

  • 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.  

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 March 31, 2025, 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 continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates trailer generator to the Chambers County Office of Emergency Management

HOUSTON — June 4, 2025 — Yesterday, during the 2025 Chambers County Hurricane Workshop, CenterPoint Energy leaders joined local elected officials and community leaders to announce the donation of a trailer generator to the Chambers County Office of Emergency Management as part of the company's 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 worked in close collaboration with local Offices of Emergency Management (OEMs) and other county and city 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 donating backup generation to support our partners in Chambers County. These donated generators are each 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 Alicia Dixon, CenterPoint's Director 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 worked 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. 

“This vital equipment will enhance our preparedness and response capabilities, ensuring that we can better serve our residents during emergencies and power outages. A huge 'thank you' to CenterPoint Energy for your commitment to community safety! We appreciate your support in helping us keep Chambers County safe and resilient," said Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia.

CenterPoint will continue coordinating with local community partners to ensure the backup generators are suitable to meet the specific needs of the critical facilities they have identified.  

 

PHOTO: From L to R: Ryan Dagley, Chambers County Precinct 4 Commissioner; Paul Lock, CenterPoint Director of Local Government Affairs; Ryan Holzaepfel, Chambers County Emergency Management Coordinator; Jimmy Sylvia, Chambers County Judge; Quinten Adams, Chambers County Field Operations Support Division Chief; Alicia Dixon, CenterPoint Director of Community Relations; Jeffery Choate, Chambers County Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator and Safety Officer; Haley Hernandez,  Chambers County Emergency Services Support Specialist; Sarah Phelps, Chambers County Emergency Services Administrative Assistant; Jimmy Gore, Chambers County Precinct 1 Commissioner

More photos: CNP Digital Asset Mgmt 
 
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 March 31, 2025, 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.

Forward-looking statements
This news release, as well as the website pages related to the GHRI, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict," "projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the GHRI and longer-term resiliency plans, including effectiveness, timing and related matters, are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI regarding future events that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release or the website pages related to the GHRI speaks only as of the date of this release or the date that such statement is made, as applicable. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives, restructurings, joint ventures, acquisitions or dispositions of assets or businesses involving CenterPoint Energy or its industry; (2) CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital, and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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