X0306 4 2020-09-28 0 0001130310 CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC CNP 0001661849 Wells Jason P. 1111 LOUISIANA HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 EVP & CFO Common Stock 2020-09-28 4 A 0 78207 0.00 A 78207 D Reflects the award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Includes (i) 26,288 time-based RSUs vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and (ii) 26,288 time-based RSUs vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date. Reporting Person must continue to be an employee of Issuer from the grant date through the applicable vesting date. Additionally, includes 25,631 time-based RSUs vesting (a) in September 2023 if the Reporting Person continues to be an employee of Issuer from the grant date through the vesting date; (b) in the event of his earlier disability or death; or (c) on a pro-rata basis upon his earlier retirement unless he satisfies various conditions for full vesting. Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact 2020-09-30