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Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy) [Text Block] Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy)
CenterPoint Energy Dividend Declarations
Equity InstrumentDeclaration DateRecord DatePayment DatePer Share
Common StockOctober 29, 2020November 19, 2020December 10, 2020$0.1500 
Series B Preferred StockOctober 29, 2020November 13, 2020December 1, 202017.5000 
Series C Preferred Stock (1)
October 29, 2020November 19, 2020December 10, 20200.1500 

(1)The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to participate in any dividend or distribution (excluding those payable in Common Stock) with the Common Stock on a pari passu, pro rata, as-converted basis. The per share amount reflects the dividend per share of Common Stock as if the Series C Preferred Stock were converted into Common Stock.
Enable Distributions Declarations (CenterPoint Energy)
Equity InstrumentDeclaration DateRecord DatePayment DatePer Unit DistributionExpected Cash Distribution
(in millions)
Enable common unitsNovember 3, 2020November 17, 2020November 24, 2020$0.16525 $39 
Enable Series A Preferred UnitsNovember 3, 2020November 3, 2020November 13, 20200.62500 9