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CenterPoint Energy submits Indiana generation plan to prioritize long-term reliability, economic growth and customer affordability

2025-12-05T06:00:00Z

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Dec. 5, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana Electric business today submitted its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) that focuses on customer affordability while also providing reliable service now and in the future across southwestern Indiana. The 2025 IRP, which was developed following a series of public meetings and stakeholder discussions since March 2025, is a vital strategic roadmap that defines the appropriate mix of generation required to meet the region’s future energy needs and support potential economic growth, while also prioritizing customer affordability.

“We have listened closely to stakeholders across southwestern Indiana and worked together to address our customers’ and the community’s future energy needs and priorities. Our 2025 IRP reflects this shared focus on reliability and affordability for the Hoosier families we are privileged to serve. Most importantly, it provides a flexible path forward to support southwestern Indiana’s energy and economic needs for decades to come,” said Mike Roeder, President of CenterPoint Energy Indiana.

2025 IRP: Key Benefits for Southwestern Indiana
CenterPoint’s 2025 IRP is a forward-looking, 20-year generation plan, which all Indiana electric utilities are required to submit to the IURC. As part of a commitment to build a more reliable, safer and affordable energy future, CenterPoint’s 2025 IRP includes the following key provisions and benefits for its 150,000 electric customers across southwestern Indiana:

Limits near-term rate impacts. Helps minimize any rate increase in the near term for southwestern Indiana customers.
Uses existing and planned resources. Leverages existing and previously approved generation resources to meet customers’ energy needs.
Defers higher-cost projects. Delays moving forward on certain higher-cost projects that would increase near-term customer bills.
Provides flexibility for future growth. Includes an alternate preferred portfolio to support scalable system expansion to help accommodate potential new load growth while working to minimize impact to existing customers.
Provides current and future customer savings. As part of CenterPoint’s affordability efforts, includes cancellation of nearly $1 billion in non-economical renewable projects, saving customers approximately $18/month in current and future costs.

2025 IRP: Engaged with Stakeholders to Incorporate Varying Perspectives
Throughout the planning of its 2025 IRP, CenterPoint has worked closely with stakeholders across southwestern Indiana and the state. The new IRP addresses stakeholder and community feedback and helps achieve a realistic and responsible generation resource plan that best serves southwestern Indiana’s energy future. The scope of local outreach and public engagement efforts included:

Holding four public stakeholder meetings, with in-person and virtual options, bringing together customers and representatives from more than 30 organizations to share feedback and discuss local needs and priorities.
Responding to various stakeholder requests and questions through public meetings and technical sessions and using that feedback to help refine the plan.
Using stakeholder input to refine elements of the planning process by incorporating varying perspectives to develop a well-rounded plan.

As part of the ongoing regulatory process, the IURC and stakeholders will review the IRP and provide additional feedback. CenterPoint will continue to engage customers, local and state officials and community organizations as it implements the plan and its previously announced affordability actions. To view the 2025 IRP and related documents, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/IRP.

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.

Forward-Looking Statements

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," “would" 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 CenterPoint Energy's ability to execute on the proposed plan, the anticipated benefits of the plan (including in relation to reliability, economic growth and affordability), the amount and expected impact to rates and customer's bills, 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) business strategies and strategic initiatives, 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 CenterPoint Energy's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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As natural gas construction season begins, CenterPoint Energy reminds Minnesotans to stay alert and safe around work zones

B-roll of CenterPoint’s Minnesota crews at work: https://cnplibrary.canto.com/b/GDEQL

MINNEAPOLIS – April 21, 2026 – With warmer temperatures arriving in Minnesota, construction activities will be increasing across the state. CenterPoint Energy’s crews and contractors will be working in many communities this year, and the company encourages customers and the public to stay alert and use caution around work zones to help keep themselves and their fellow Minnesotans safe.

In 2025, CenterPoint achieved the following construction milestones to enhance safety and reliability for Minnesota customers and communities:

Replacing more than 150 miles of natural gas main lines
Installing over 22,000 natural gas service lines
Replacing or installing over 38,000 natural gas meters

This year’s construction activities will continue to focus on enhancing the safety and reliability of the company’s natural gas system, especially during winter’s coldest days. Additionally, CenterPoint replaces and relocates its infrastructure to enable projects completed by government agencies such as constructing roads, bridges, drainage and other infrastructure.

“Our top priority is keeping our workers, customers and Minnesota neighbors safe as this important natural gas upgrade work is completed to benefit our local communities,” said Brad Steber, CenterPoint’s Vice President, Minnesota Gas. “As construction activity ramps up, people may see crews, equipment and construction traffic in their neighborhoods and on local roads. Slowing down, staying aware and following posted signs helps protect everyone as these important safety and reliability projects are conducted.”

This year’s construction activities are expected to continue through fall, weather permitting. CenterPoint works to notify customers before construction projects through channels such as direct mail, email and social media.

To learn more about specific construction projects and to sign up for email updates, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Construction.

Staying safe near construction areas
CenterPoint encourages everyone to follow these safety tips when driving, cycling or walking near construction zones:

Work areas can change as activities progress. Watch for crews, equipment, cones and barriers.
Remain outside of work areas at all times.
Follow posted signs and directions from crew members, such as traffic flaggers.
If driving or cycling near activities, slow down and remain outside construction barriers.
Avoid distractions like using a cell phone.

Call before you dig
Anyone planning a project that requires digging should contact 811 at least three business days prior to their work starting to have underground utilities located at no cost. CenterPoint reminds customers that this includes projects done by themselves or their contractors, including building a fence, planting trees, installing a deck, placing a mailbox or laying a patio.

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.

CenterPoint Energy celebrates National Lineman’s Appreciation Day by honoring frontline workers and their critical role in delivering safe, reliable energy to communities across the Greater Houston area

HOUSTON — April 18, 2026 — Every year, by designation of the United States Congress, the nation recognizes the profession of linemen and expresses support for the brave men and women who serve as frontline electric workers across the country. These highly skilled professionals serve their communities year-round through extreme heat, severe cold and challenging conditions to deliver safe and reliable electric service every day. Beyond serving their local areas, linemen also answer the call for mutual assistance from utilities across the country, traveling to the hardest-hit areas to help restore power following hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, winter storms and other major weather events and natural disasters.

“National Lineman's Appreciation Day gives us the opportunity to recognize our remarkable and highly trained professionals who keep our system operating safely and reliably every day," said Ed De Varona, CenterPoint's Senior Vice President, Electric Business. “From strengthening infrastructure and installing more storm‑resilient equipment to repairing damage caused by accidents and restoring power after severe weather, our linemen are the backbone of safe and reliable electric service in Greater Houston."

CenterPoint's Houston frontline electric workers serve more than 2.9 million metered customers across 12 counties in southeast Texas, maintaining approximately 4,000 circuit miles of transmission lines and approximately 56,000 miles of distribution lines. In addition to installing, maintaining and repairing electric infrastructure such as transmission towers, distribution poles, substations, transformers and wires, these linemen also educate the public on electric wire safety and adhere to rigorous safety standards to protect themselves and the communities CenterPoint serves.

They are also playing a critical role in helping the company work toward its goal of building and operating the most resilient coastal grid in the country. Since CenterPoint launched the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) in August 2024, company linemen and contractors have:

Installed or replaced more than 63,000 stronger, more storm-resilient poles built to withstand extreme winds;
Undergrounded more than 430 miles of power lines to improve overall resiliency;
Cleared high-risk vegetation from more than 8,000 miles of power lines;
Installed more than 590 intelligent grid switching devices to reduce the impact of outages and improve restoration times; and
Installed more than 150 weather monitoring stations to improve situational awareness and storm preparation.

For more information on CenterPoint's efforts to build a stronger, more resilient grid for its customers, visit 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 more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned approximately $46.5 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

CenterPoint Energy’s 2026 Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) first quarter milestones bring strengthened reliability and resiliency to Greater Houston electric customers and communities

HOUSTON, April 17, 2026 – Today, CenterPoint Energy announced key first quarter progress in achieving its 2026 milestones for the company's Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), a multi-year effort to strengthen resiliency and improve reliability for its 2.9 million electric customers and help build the most resilient coastal grid in the nation.

Building upon the historic GHRI progress achieved to date, in the first quarter of 2026, CenterPoint has installed 10,000+ storm resilient poles, cleared 1,600+ miles of higher-risk vegetation, completed 99 miles of power line undergrounding, and hardened 220+ miles of power lines. With these reliability improvements, CenterPoint is well on its way to achieving its 2026 GHRI goals, which include: installing 35,000 stronger, storm-resilient poles, clearing high-risk vegetation from 8,000 miles of power lines and hardening 500 transmission structures against storms. By the end of 2026, these infrastructure improvements are expected to improve day-to-day reliability for customers, reduce the impact of storm-related outages and save customers from experiencing over 50 million outage minutes this year.

“We are proud of the progress made in 2025 which helped deliver more than 100 million fewer outage minutes when compared to 2024, and we are determined to make even more progress in 2026 as we work toward our defining goal: building the nation's most resilient coastal grid. To date, we are ahead of schedule in making critical 2026 GHRI improvements, and we will continue to build the stronger, smarter infrastructure necessary to further improve systemwide reliability and strengthen resiliency, reducing the likelihood and impact of outages for our customers," said Nathan Brownell, CenterPoint's Vice President of Resilience and Capital Delivery.

2026 GHRI: key resiliency actions & goals
Throughout 2026, all across the greater Houston area, CenterPoint will be undertaking a series of GHRI-related actions to improve resiliency for its customers. Among the actions include:

2026 GHRI Actions

Launch of Community Progress Tracker
To help keep CenterPoint's 2.9 million Greater Houston-area customers better informed about the GHRI reliability and resiliency actions taken since 2024, the company recently launched the Community Progress Tracker, a new web-based map that provides direct access for customers to track progress on infrastructure improvements in their neighborhood. As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, CenterPoint will also be hosting a series of community meetings to share more information on 2026 GHRI actions, as well as engage directly with customers on how to further improve their service.

For more information about GHRI and CenterPoint's actions to strengthen the system on behalf of its customers, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/TakingAction.

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy appoints Michael A. “Casey” Herman to Board of Directors

HOUSTON — April 16, 2026 — As part of the ongoing refreshment process of its Board of Directors, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today announced that its shareholders elected a new Director, Michael A. (“Casey") Herman to its Board, effective April 16, 2026. Herman brings decades of audit, governance, and finance strategy experience in the electric and gas utility industries to CenterPoint's Board.

Herman is a senior industry executive with deep experience leading complex audits and providing consulting services for companies across the utility sector, including his 10 years of leading the U.S. Utility & Power Sector and Sustainability practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He has also served as a C-suite advisor and member of several utility industry-related boards, including as Chair of the Electric Power Research Institute's (EPRI) Advisory Committee and a member of the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Wall Street Advisory Group. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and Louisiana.

“Casey is a well-respected thought leader in our industry having served numerous companies in the investor-owned utility space and he has a wealth and variety of experience that will greatly benefit CenterPoint's Board," said Jason P. Wells, Chair of CenterPoint's Board of Directors. “He brings decades of governance, audit, strategic planning, and long-term financing strategy expertise, especially when it comes to driving long-term strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies. We could not be more pleased to have him join us at this time."

Consistent with its growth-focused strategy and 10-year, $65.5 billion capital investment plan, CenterPoint continues to deliver on its objective to invest in the resilience, reliability and safety of its system and to fuel the company's long-term growth potential, for the benefit of its customers and communities across the service areas it serves.

Regarding his appointment, Herman said, “I am honored to be joining CenterPoint's Board and bringing my perspective to the table. As we all work together to support the company's goals of building and operating the most resilient coastal grid in the in the nation and the safest gas system in the country, I look forward to leveraging my experience and providing insights to the Board to help advance the company's long-term strategy."

About Michael A. “Casey" Herman
A former senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Casey Herman brings nearly four decades of experience advising companies across the energy, utility, and power sectors. During his tenure at PwC, he served as U.S. Utility and Power Sector Leader, where he led complex audits and provided strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 utility and energy companies. A licensed certified public accountant, Casey served as lead engagement partner for numerous large external audits, providing deep expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and SEC filings.

Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University where he also sits on the board. He also serves on the board of Dragos, Inc., a provider of cybersecurity for operational technology in the energy and industrial sectors.

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 December 31, 2025, the company owned approximately $46.5 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

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, which include statements regarding our strategic, growth and capital plans, longer-term resiliency plans, and future performance and financial results, 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 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 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; (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, 2025 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — April 17, 2026 — Observed annually on April 18, by designation of the United States Congress, the nation recognizes the profession of linemen and expresses support for the brave men and women who serve as frontline electric workers across the country. These highly skilled professionals serve their communities year-round through extreme heat, severe cold and challenging conditions to deliver safe and reliable electric service every day. Beyond serving their local areas, linemen also answer the call for mutual assistance from utilities across the country, traveling to the hardest-hit areas to help restore power following hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, winter storms and other major weather events and natural disasters.

“National Lineman's Appreciation Day gives us the opportunity to recognize our remarkable and highly trained professionals who keep our system operating safely and reliably," said Shane Bradford, Vice President of CenterPoint's Indiana Electric Business. “From strengthening infrastructure and restoring power after severe weather, our linemen are the backbone of safe and reliable electric service in southwestern Indiana."

CenterPoint's Evansville frontline electric workers serve approximately 154,000 metered customers across 6 counties in southwestern Indiana, maintaining approximately 1,050 circuit miles of transmission lines and approximately 7,170 miles of distribution lines. In addition to installing, maintaining and repairing electric infrastructure such as transmission towers, distribution poles, substations, transformers and wires, these linemen also educate the public on electric wire safety and adhere to rigorous safety standards to protect themselves and the communities CenterPoint serves.

In 2025, these men and women played a critical role in helping the company improve on key measures, including:

Fewer outages: The average number of outages customers experienced dropped by nearly 10% compared to 2024, continuing a trend of year-over-year improvement since 2022.
Shorter outages: When outages did occur, the system's average duration decreased by 14%, meaning power was restored sooner for customers across the service territory.
Fewer repeat outages: The number of customers who experienced four or more outages in a year dropped by 10%, driven by a targeted program that identifies areas with repeated outages and prioritizes improvements.

Additionally, outage minutes attributed to equipment failure have dropped 57% since 2019 as the company has continued to replace and upgrade infrastructure through its grid modernization program.

Ongoing commitment to customers

CenterPoint's prudent investments in reliability are part of a broader commitment to southwestern Indiana customers that includes prioritizing affordability. Over the past year, the company has taken a series of actions to manage costs for customers, including cancelling nearly $1 billion in generation projects that were no longer economical, saving residential customers approximately $18 per month in avoided costs through 2027.