X0206 3 2020-07-28 0 0001130310 CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC CNP 0001817841 Karuturi Monica 1111 LOUISIANA HOUSTON TX 0 1 0 0 SVP and General Counsel Common Stock 14997 D Total includes (i) 1,395 time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously awarded under the Issuer's Long-term Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and vesting in February 2021, (ii) 1,243 RSUs previously awarded under the Plan and vesting in February 2022, and (iii) 1,911 RSUs previously awarded under the Plan and vesting in February 2023. The above awards shall vest (i) if the Reporting Person continues to be an employee of Issuer from grant date through vesting date and (ii) in the event of her disability or death. Vincent A. Mercaldi, Attorney-in-Fact 2020-07-30