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With autumn beginning, CenterPoint Energy shares tips and resources to help customers save energy, manage bills and stay safe

CenterPoint encourages customers to prepare for the changing weather ahead

2025-09-23T05:00:00Z

DAYTON, Ohio – Sept. 23, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to leverage energy and money saving tools, tips and resources as part of their preparation for the changing temperatures as autumn begins. Customers can unlock energy savings through a combination of easy-to-implement tips, remain connected to company programs and stay safe as they wrap up outdoor projects for the year.

“Regardless of season, at CenterPoint, we have tips, tools and programs to help customers save energy and manage their bills. As the season changes, we encourage our customers to take steps to increase the energy efficiency of their homes to stay comfortable inside year-round while also reducing energy use. By taking some easy actions, customers can make a big difference in reducing monthly energy bills," said Mike Roeder, Senior Vice President, External Affairs at CenterPoint.

Roeder added, “We also want to remind customers to keep safety top of mind by taking the time to contact 811 prior to planting trees or conducting any final landscaping projects at home for the season as temperatures start to drop. Through this easy step, our customers and community members are taking a critical first step in helping keep themselves, their loved ones and neighbors safe."

CenterPoint offers customers tips and programs to fall into energy and cost savings
Customers can do the following for energy and cost savings:

Verify the furnace or boiler is working: Prior to using a furnace or boiler for the first time this season, use a qualified technician to perform a tune-up and system inspection.
Change or clean the filters in HVAC systems: Maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature can represent approximately 50 percent of a home's energy use. Regular maintenance is one of the best ways to extend the life of a home's system, so swap out or clean filters to minimize costly repairs and keep the system running efficiently.
Keep a comfortable temperature indoors year-round: Use weatherstripping or caulk areas in and around a home, such as around windows and doors or where air from the outside could enter.
Save hot water while maintaining comfort: Showering accounts for 40 percent of a home's hot water use. Energy-saving showerheads and faucet aerators can help lower energy costs and reduce hot water use without sacrificing comfort.
Upgrade to more energy efficient appliances and equipment: When replacing appliances and equipment, look for ENERGY STAR®-certified products for increased energy efficiency and cost savings over time. Energy efficiency rebates may be available for new, qualifying appliances.

Customers can learn more about energy savings tips and tools that help them prepare for the colder days ahead in addition to ways to manage their monthly energy bills at CenterPointEnergy.com/SavingsTips.

Call before you dig
Fall can be a great time to plant a tree or finish up outdoor projects before temperatures start to decrease. Anyone planning to plant a tree or work on any other type of project that requires digging should contact 811 at least three business days prior to starting work to have underground utilities located and marked at no cost. Everyone can use this free service to have underground utility lines like natural gas, electric, water and telecom facilities located and marked.

Visit 811BeforeYouDig.com to learn more about 811 and 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 June 30, 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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As part of its commitment to helping support local communities, CenterPoint Energy Foundation opens its first grant cycle of 2026

DAYTON, Ohio — Jan. 15, 2026 — The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications through Feb. 13 for nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on education including literacy, science-technology-engineering-mathematics (STEM) and workforce development.

Grants are available for eligible nonprofit organizations whose primary location is in CenterPoint Energy's service areas and have programs supporting the Foundation's giving priorities. The Foundation prioritizes programs serving low-to-moderate income families and under-resourced communities.

Funded separately and financially independent from the utility, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation strives to be a catalyst for good by leveraging everyday opportunities and resources to increase the vibrancy in the communities it serves.

“The CenterPoint Energy Foundation creates positive, meaningful change within the communities where we have the privilege to provide electric and natural gas service," said June Deadrick, Vice President, Community Relations at CenterPoint Energy. “The Foundation remains committed to initiatives and programs enriching the lives of those living and working within our service areas, while powering possibilities for a better tomorrow. We encourage qualified nonprofit organizations focusing on education to apply for a grant through Feb. 13."

During its two grant cycles in 2025, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation awarded more than $13.9 million for approximately 430 grants to nonprofit organizations in Texas, Minnesota, Indiana and Ohio, with efforts expected to:

Supply nearly 2 million free books to kids.
Support more than 625,000 hours of tutoring for students.
Enable approximately 42,000 students to receive a certificate or credential for career pathways.
Deliver over 120,000 science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) kits and projects to students.
Fund more than 3,700 career exposure or exploration events.

The second Foundation grant cycle of the year will open in June 2026 and focus on community vitality initiatives, such as affordable housing, environmental stewardship and enhancing community outdoor spaces.

To learn more and apply for a grant, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.

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About the CenterPoint Energy Foundation
The CenterPoint Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where CenterPoint Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. More information about the Foundation can be found at CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.

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, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of September 30, 2025, the company owned approximately $45 billion in assets. With approximately 8,300 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

As part of its commitment to helping support local communities, CenterPoint Energy Foundation opens its first grant cycle of 2026

MINNEAPOLIS — Jan. 15, 2026 — The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications through Feb. 13 for nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on education including literacy, science-technology-engineering-mathematics (STEM) and workforce development.

Supply nearly 2 million free books to kids.
Support more than 625,000 hours of tutoring for students.
Enable approximately 42,000 students to receive a certificate or credential for career pathways.
Deliver over 120,000 science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) kits and projects to students.
Fund more than 3,700 career exposure or exploration events.

To learn more and apply for a grant, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.

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As part of its commitment to helping support local communities, CenterPoint Energy Foundation opens its first grant cycle of 2026

HOUSTON — Jan. 15, 2026 — The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications through Feb. 13 for nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on education including literacy, science-technology-engineering-mathematics (STEM) and workforce development.

Supply nearly 2 million free books to kids.
Support more than 625,000 hours of tutoring for students.
Enable approximately 42,000 students to receive a certificate or credential for career pathways.
Deliver over 120,000 science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) kits and projects to students.
Fund more than 3,700 career exposure or exploration events.

To learn more and apply for a grant, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.

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As part of its commitment to helping support local communities, CenterPoint Energy Foundation opens its first grant cycle of 2026

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Jan. 15, 2026 — The CenterPoint Energy Foundation is currently accepting applications through Feb. 13 for nonprofit programs and initiatives focused on education including literacy, science-technology-engineering-mathematics (STEM) and workforce development.

“The CenterPoint Energy Foundation creates positive, meaningful change within the communities where we have the privilege to provide electric and natural gas service," said Mike Roeder, President of CenterPoint Energy Indiana. “The Foundation remains committed to initiatives and programs enriching the lives of those living and working within our service areas, while powering possibilities for a better tomorrow. We encourage qualified nonprofit organizations focusing on education to apply for a grant through Feb. 13."

Supply nearly 2 million free books to kids.
Support more than 625,000 hours of tutoring for students.
Enable approximately 42,000 students to receive a certificate or credential for career pathways.
Deliver over 120,000 science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) kits and projects to students.
Fund more than 3,700 career exposure or exploration events.

To learn more and apply for a grant, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Foundation.

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CenterPoint Energy completes natural gas restoration efforts in Northeast Texas communities after third-party pipeline rupture

OMAHA, NAPLES, Texas – Jan. 14, 2026 – CenterPoint Energy is providing a final update regarding a rupture on a third-party transmission pipeline in Northeast Texas on Monday, January 12.

Restoration efforts are now complete, and crews have safely restored natural gas service to all customers in Omaha and Naples who are available to receive service.

Important Information for Customers
To restore service, technicians go door-to-door to perform a necessary safety check prior to conducting relights on each natural gas appliance in a customer's home or business. An adult 18 or older must be at the location when a technician arrives. All technicians and contractors wear ID badges and will show them on request.

Safety is CenterPoint's core value, and all CenterPoint personnel work to keep safety at the forefront during the repair and restoration process. If you smell gas, leave the area immediately on foot. Don't use electric switches, telephones, cell phones or start a car, as all these things could cause a spark. Call CenterPoint (888-876-5786) and 911 to report.

CenterPoint appreciates the continued patience and support of its customers and communities as it works to safely restore service as quickly as possible.