The browser you are using is out of date and will soon be unsupported.
Please update to the latest version or view our site in another browser.

En Español
My AccountResidentialBusinessOur Company

Sign In | Register

CenterPoint Energy logo
  • Explore
    • Our Operations
      • Cleaner Energy and Innovation
      • Natural Gas
      • Electric Utility
      • Home Services
      • Hurricane Beryl Response
      • Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
      • Home Builders & Contractors
    • Manage Your Account
      • Online Account Services
      • Resource Hub
      • Customer Resource Hub
      • Electric Outage Center
      • Start, Stop, Transfer Service
      • Reading Your Meter
      • Meter Upgrade Tool
      • New Customer
      • Reporting
      • Property Managers
      • Contact Us
      • Billing & Payment
      • Power Alert Service
    • Safety
      • Natural Gas Safety
      • Carbon Monoxide
      • Call Before You Dig
      • Electric Safety
      • Meter Safety
      • Pipeline Safety
      • Weather Safety

    • Save Energy & Money
      • Efficiency Programs and Rebates
      • Analyze Your Energy Use
      • Efficiency Tips and Tools
  • Contact
    Contact Us

    Call us at 1-800-227-1376


    Send us a message​​


    See all contact info


    ​
  • My Account
    My Account

    Sign in now to get access to your CenterPoint Energy online services to pay your bill, manage communication preferences and more!


    Don't have an online access? Register today

  • Service Area : Indiana
    Change

  • Sign In / Register

Select a Service Area

To serve you better please select from the list of service areas below to see relevant CenterPoint Energy information.

State

residential
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Ohio
  • Texas
  • Other
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Ohio
  • Texas
  • Other

Region

  • Houston Metro
  • Not Houston Metro
Cancel
  1. Home
  2. Manage Your Account: Meter Upgrade Tool
  1. Home

 

 

​​

​​​Move or resize your service line or meter

When adding on to an existing property or installing additional appliances, you may need your service line or meter relocated or resized to accommodate your new energy demand. Read all information on this page, then complete and submit the appropriate application.

Request Meter Relocation or Resize

You can also ownload a printable application from the list below based on the type of CenterPoint Energy services you wish to request.

    Residential service
    Natural gas & electric
    Natural gas only
    Electric only

    Commercial service
    ​ Natural gas & electric
    Natural gas only
    Electric only
​

Important information

​Contractors

You will need the services of an electrician and/or plumber to prepare your property before we can perform the relocation or resizing. These expenses are in addition to the cost to relocate/resize service and are the customer's responsibility. It is important that you meet with your contractor before, during and after completing the application to ensure your project is in-line with CenterPoint Energy's requirements and local/state regulations.

​Meter location

Properly marking the location of your new meter is important to ensuring a smooth installation. Use our meter location guide for assistance when relocating your meter.

"Site-ready" date

The date that your site is ready determines when we can begin the actual relocation or resizing work. The site is ready when the following criteria have been met:

  • Within 6" of final grade

  • Clear path for service (approximately 10' wide)

  • Meter location(s) meets code and is marked
    View meter location guide

  • All private facilities are located and marked. (You, as the property owner, are responsible for locating and marking all existing utility and septic facilities using your state's 811 service.)

  • Inspection requirements have been met.
    See cities & counties with required inspections

Once the site is ready, allow 3 business days for locates and 10 business days for construction to be complete. Allow 3 business days for the meter(s) to be installed. If your Site Ready Date changes, please contact us at newservice@CenterPointEnergy.com or 800-990-1930.

About 'formal design'

We will strive to have your new service installed within 20 business days of your initial request for service. If formal design is required, the lead time for installing gas and electric facilities may be longer. Formal design is required if one or more of the following conditions are met:

Natural gas

  • Total connected load over 550 CFH (cubic feet per hour) at standard delivery

  • pressure (1 CFH = 1,000 BTUs); Total connected load over 930 CFH at 2 psig delivery pressure

  • Multi metered exceeds 550 CFH

  • Natural gas main extension required

  • Easement/permits required

  • Any service off a high pressure line (farm taps)

  • Exceeds length of service specification (over 600 feet in Indiana or over 300 feet in Ohio)

Electric

  • Greater than 400 amps

  • 3 Phase

  • If it requires more than one pole to be set

  • Easement/permits required

  • Length of service over 200 feet

Check the status of your construction service request

Want to check the status of your new gas or electric construction service request? Complete the status request form online including your work order number and we will provide you with an update as soon as possible. Please note this is for construction services only.

Check my request status

Online Account ServicesResource HubCustomer Resource HubElectric Outage CenterStart, Stop, Transfer ServiceReading Your MeterMeter Upgrade ToolNew CustomerReportingProperty ManagersContact UsBilling & PaymentPower Alert Service

Service Area : Indiana

Change

About UsInvestorsCareersContact Us
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • youtube

Copyright © 2025 CenterPoint Energy - Energy for what matters most™

Use of this site constitutes agreement to our Online Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

En Español
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • youtube

Copyright © 2025 CenterPoint Energy - Energy for what matters most™


Use of this site constitutes agreement to our Online Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

  • About Us
  • |
  • Investors
  • |
  • Careers
You have the power to choose...

In , you have the power to choose a natural gas supplier.

Click “Continue” to see your options.

Or, “Cancel” to learn more about CenterPoint Energy.

Continue