cnp-20220331

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Utility revenues		$	2,709	$	2,484
Non-utility revenues		54		63
Total		2,763		2,547
Expenses:
Utility natural gas, fuel and purchased power		1,098		935
Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas		35		40
Operation and maintenance		688		669
Depreciation and amortization		318		307
Taxes other than income taxes		147		143

Total		2,286		2,094
Operating Income		477		453
Other Income (Expense):
Loss on equity securities		(17)		(23)
Gain on indexed debt securities		106		26
Gain on sale		303		—
Interest expense and other finance charges		(153)		(140)
Interest expense on Securitization Bonds		(4)		(6)



Other income, net		18		19
Total		253		(124)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes		730		329
Income tax expense		199		49
Income from Continuing Operations		531		280
Income from Discontinued Operations (net of tax expense of $—, $25, respectively)		—		83
Net Income		531		363
Income allocated to preferred shareholders		13		29
Income Available to Common Shareholders		$	518	$	334

Basic earnings per common share - continuing operations		$	0.82	$	0.41
Basic earnings per common share - discontinued operations		—		0.15
Basic Earnings Per Common Share		0.82		0.56
Diluted earnings per common share - continuing operations		$	0.82	$	0.43
Diluted earnings per common share - discontinued operations		—		0.13
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share		$	0.82	$	0.56

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic		629		552
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Diluted		631		631

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Net Income		$	531	$	363
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustment to pension and other postretirement plans (net of tax of $-0- and $-0-)		1		2

Reclassification of deferred loss from cash flow hedges realized in net income (net of tax of $-0- and $-0-)		1		—

Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated affiliates (net of tax of $-0- and $-0-)		—		1
Total		2		3
Comprehensive income		533		366
Income allocated to preferred shareholders		13		29
Comprehensive income available to common shareholders		$	520	$	337

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ($104 and $92 related to VIEs, respectively)	$	125	$	230
Investment in equity securities	720		1,439

Accounts receivable ($29 and $29 related to VIEs, respectively), less allowance for credit losses of $39 and $44, respectively	943		690
Accrued unbilled revenues, less allowance for credit losses of $2 and $6, respectively	432		513

Natural gas and coal inventory	54		186
Materials and supplies	458		422
Non-trading derivative assets	33		9
Taxes receivable	—		1
Current assets held for sale	—		2,338
Regulatory assets	1,323		1,395
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($18 and $19 related to VIEs, respectively)	100		132
Total current assets	4,188		7,355
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	34,495		33,673
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	10,282		10,189
Property, plant and equipment, net	24,213		23,484
Other Assets:
Goodwill	4,294		4,294
Regulatory assets ($372 and $420 related to VIEs, respectively)	2,270		2,321

Non-trading derivative assets	6		5




Other non-current assets	231		220
Total other assets	6,801		6,840
Total Assets	$	35,202	$	37,679

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – (continued)

(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions, except par value and shares)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	$	—	$	7
Current portion of VIE Securitization Bonds long-term debt	182		220
Indexed debt, net	9		10
Current portion of other long-term debt	1,582		308
Indexed debt securities derivative	797		903
Accounts payable	1,036		1,196

Taxes accrued	489		378
Interest accrued	116		136
Dividends accrued	—		131
Customer deposits	110		111
Non-trading derivative liabilities	1		2


Current liabilities held for sale	—		562
Other current liabilities	283		323
Total current liabilities	4,605		4,287
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	3,951		3,904
Non-trading derivative liabilities	5		12
Benefit obligations	499		511
Regulatory liabilities	3,250		3,153

Other non-current liabilities	834		836
Total other liabilities	8,539		8,416
Long-term Debt:
VIE Securitization Bonds, net	317		317
Other long-term debt, net	11,789		15,241
Total long-term debt, net	12,106		15,558
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Temporary Equity (Note 18)	1		3
Shareholders’ Equity:
Cumulative preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 800,000 shares and 800,000 shares outstanding, respectively, $800 and $800 liquidation preference, respectively (Note 18)	790		790
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 629,432,406 shares and 628,923,534 shares outstanding, respectively	6		6
Additional paid-in capital	8,532		8,529
Retained earnings	685		154
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(62)		(64)
Total shareholders’ equity	9,951		9,415
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	35,202	$	37,679

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	531	$	363


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	318		307

Deferred income taxes	28		66




Gain on divestitures	(303)		—
Loss on equity securities	17		23
Gain on indexed debt securities	(106)		(26)

Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates	—		(108)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	—		39
Pension contributions	(2)		(8)
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	(201)		29

Inventory	132		99
Taxes receivable	1		3
Accounts payable	(85)		(55)

Net regulatory assets and liabilities	135		(2,297)
Other current assets and liabilities	82		(121)
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(25)		3
Other operating activities, net	58		2


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	580		(1,681)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(846)		(594)






Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	702		—
Proceeds from divestitures	2,060		—


Other investing activities, net	18		(10)


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,934		(604)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net	(43)		—
Payment of obligation for finance lease	(171)		—
Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper, net	(1,941)		38
Proceeds from long-term debt	792		2,795
Payments of long-term debt, including make-whole premiums	(1,113)		(388)




Payment of debt issuance costs	(8)		(20)


Payment of dividends on Common Stock	(107)		(88)
Payment of dividends on Preferred Stock	(24)		(48)





Other financing activities, net	(6)		(4)


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,621)		2,285
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(107)		—
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	254		167
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	147	$	167

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
			(in millions of dollars and shares, except authorized shares and par value amounts)
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares
Balance, beginning of period			1	$	790	3	$	2,363



Balance, end of period			1	790		3	2,363
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000,000 shares
Balance, beginning of period			629	6		551	6

Issuances related to benefit and investment plans			—	—		1	—
Balance, end of period			629	6		552	6
Additional Paid-in-Capital
Balance, beginning of period				8,529			6,914

Issuances related to benefit and investment plans				3			2

Balance, end of period				8,532			6,916
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Balance, beginning of period				154			(845)
Net income				531			363







Balance, end of period				685			(482)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, beginning of period				(64)			(90)
Other comprehensive income				2			3
Balance, end of period				(62)			(87)
Total Shareholders’ Equity				$	9,951		$	8,716

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenues		$	746	$	684
Expenses:
Operation and maintenance		395		373
Depreciation and amortization		162		141
Taxes other than income taxes		63		63
Total		620		577
Operating Income		126		107
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense and other finance charges		(48)		(45)
Interest expense on Securitization Bonds		(4)		(6)



Other income, net		4		5
Total		(48)		(46)
Income Before Income Taxes		78		61
Income tax expense		17		8
Net Income		$	61	$	53

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Net income		$	61	$	53




Comprehensive income		$	61	$	53

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ($104 and $92 related to VIEs, respectively)	$	104	$	214
Accounts and notes receivable ($29 and $29 related to VIEs, respectively), less allowance for credit losses of $1 and $1, respectively	280		263
Accounts and notes receivable–affiliated companies	369		11
Accrued unbilled revenues	95		127
Materials and supplies	304		292



Prepaid expenses and other current assets ($18 and $19 related to VIEs, respectively)	32		49
Total current assets	1,184		956
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	15,995		15,273
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,175		4,070
Property, plant and equipment, net	11,820		11,203
Other Assets:
Regulatory assets ($372 and $420 related to VIEs, respectively)	785		789

Other non-current assets	43		32
Total other assets	828		821
Total Assets	$	13,832	$	12,980

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – (continued)

(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:

Current portion of VIE Securitization Bonds long-term debt	$	182	$	220
Current portion of other long-term debt	300		300
Accounts payable	474		510
Accounts and notes payable–affiliated companies	98		568
Taxes accrued	129		193
Interest accrued	66		74

Other current liabilities	68		91
Total current liabilities	1,317		1,956
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	1,142		1,122
Benefit obligations	55		55
Regulatory liabilities	1,135		1,152

Other non-current liabilities	100		98
Total other liabilities	2,432		2,427
Long-term Debt:
VIE Securitization Bonds, net	317		317
Other long-term debt, net	5,444		4,658
Total long-term debt, net	5,761		4,975
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Member’s Equity:
Common stock	—		—
Additional paid-in capital	3,354		2,678
Retained earnings	968		944

Total member’s equity	4,322		3,622
Total Liabilities and Member’s Equity	$	13,832	$	12,980

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	61	$	53
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	162		141
Deferred income taxes	9		(5)


Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable, net	15		21
Accounts receivable/payable–affiliated companies	38		(49)
Inventory	(12)		(7)
Accounts payable	(62)		14

Net regulatory assets and liabilities	(75)		(63)
Other current assets and liabilities	(56)		(59)
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(5)		3
Other operating activities, net	(2)		(2)
Net cash provided by operating activities	73		47
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(491)		(314)
Increase in notes receivable–affiliated companies	(354)		(665)


Other investing activities, net	(3)		(3)
Net cash used in investing activities	(848)		(982)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:


Proceeds from long-term debt	792		1,096
Payments of long-term debt	(38)		(138)
Decrease in notes payable–affiliated companies	(512)		(8)
Dividend to parent	(37)		—
Contribution from parent	637		—

Payment of debt issuance costs	(8)		(10)
Payment of obligation for finance lease	(171)		—
Other, net	1		—
Net cash provided by financing activities	664		940
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(111)		5
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	233		154
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	122	$	159

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
			(in millions, except share amounts)


Common Stock
Balance, beginning of period			1,000	$	—	1,000	$	—
Balance, end of period			1,000	—		1,000	—
Additional Paid-in-Capital
Balance, beginning of period				2,678			2,548
Contribution from parent				675			—
Other				1			—
Balance, end of period				3,354			2,548
Retained Earnings
Balance, beginning of period				944			563
Net income				61			53
Dividend to parent				(37)			—
Balance, end of period				968			616
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, beginning of period				—			—

Balance, end of period				—			—
Total Member’s Equity				$	4,322		$	3,164

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenues:
Utility revenues		$	1,376	$	1,168
Non-utility revenues		9		9
Total		1,385		1,177
Expenses:
Utility natural gas		857		623
Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas		1		2
Operation and maintenance		187		198
Depreciation and amortization		72		80
Taxes other than income taxes		56		56

Total		1,173		959
Operating Income		212		218
Other Income (Expense):
Gain on sale		557		—
Interest expense and other finance charges		(21)		(24)


Other expense, net		—		(1)
Total		536		(25)
Income Before Income Taxes		748		193
Income tax expense		194		42


Net Income		$	554	$	151

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Net income		$	554	$	151




Comprehensive income		$	554	$	151

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4	$	8
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $33 and $39, respectively	426		240
Accrued unbilled revenues, less allowance for credit losses of $2 and $5, respectively	209		247
Accounts and notes receivable–affiliated companies	17		16
Materials and supplies	85		74
Natural gas inventory	19		127

Taxes receivable	29		28

Current assets held for sale	—		2,084
Regulatory assets	1,269		1,289
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13		15
Total current assets	2,071		4,128
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	8,140		7,878
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,143		2,115
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,997		5,763
Other Assets:
Goodwill	611		611
Regulatory assets	534		577




Other non-current assets	30		31
Total other assets	1,175		1,219
Total Assets	$	9,243	$	11,110

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS – (continued)

(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	$	—	$	7
Current portion of long-term debt	1,275		—
Accounts payable	293		365
Accounts payable–affiliated companies	147		56
Notes payable–affiliated companies	—		224
Taxes accrued	82		90
Interest accrued	24		27
Customer deposits	63		63

Current liabilities held for sale	—		562
Other current liabilities	105		113
Total current liabilities	1,989		1,507
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	879		680


Benefit obligations	80		81
Regulatory liabilities	1,054		979

Other non–current liabilities	477		482
Total other liabilities	2,490		2,222
Long-Term Debt	1,905		4,380
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholder’s Equity:
Common stock	—		—
Additional paid-in capital	1,553		2,226
Retained earnings	1,296		765
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10		10
Total stockholder’s equity	2,859		3,001
Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity	$	9,243	$	11,110

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	554	$	151
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	72		80

Deferred income taxes	196		41

Gain on divestitures	(557)		—
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	(176)		(41)
Accounts receivable/payable–affiliated companies	90		(5)
Inventory	133		64
Accounts payable	(74)		(10)



Net regulatory assets and liabilities	125		(2,065)
Other current assets and liabilities	(14)		7
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(3)		(10)
Other operating activities, net	1		1
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	347		(1,787)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(197)		(133)


Proceeds from divestiture	2,060		—
Other investing activities, net	(3)		2


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,860		(131)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net	(43)		—

Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper, net	(776)		226
Proceeds from long-term debt	—		1,699
Payments of long-term debt	(425)		—

Dividends to parent	(743)		—
Payment of debt issuance costs	—		(6)
Decrease in notes payable–affiliated companies	(224)		—



Other financing activities, net	—		(1)


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,211)		1,918
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(4)		—
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	8		1
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	4	$	1

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(AN INDIRECT, WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
			(in millions, except share amounts)
Common Stock
Balance, beginning of period			1,000	$	—	1,000	$	—
Balance, end of period			1,000	—		1,000	—
Additional Paid-in-Capital
Balance, beginning of period				2,226			2,046

Contribution from parent				46			—
Contribution to parent for sale of Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses				(720)			—
Other				1			—
Balance, end of period				1,553			2,046
Retained Earnings
Balance, beginning of period				765			511
Net income				554			151
Dividend to parent				(23)			—
Balance, end of period				1,296			662
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance, beginning of period				10			10

Balance, end of period				10			10
Total Stockholder’s Equity				$	2,859		$	2,718

See Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMBINED NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) Background and Basis of Presentation

General. This combined Form 10-Q is filed separately by three registrants: CenterPoint Energy, Inc., CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant solely on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating exclusively to the other Registrants or the subsidiaries of CenterPoint Energy other than itself or its subsidiaries.

Except as discussed in the penultimate paragraph in Note 11 to the Registrants’ Interim Condensed Financial Statements, no registrant has an obligation in respect of any other Registrant’s debt securities, and holders of such debt securities should not consider the financial resources or results of operations of any Registrant other than the obligor in making a decision with respect to such securities.

Included in this combined Form 10-Q are the Interim Condensed Financial Statements of CenterPoint Energy, Houston Electric and CERC, which are referred to collectively as the Registrants. The Interim Condensed Financial Statements are unaudited, omit certain financial statement disclosures and should be read with the Registrants’ financial statements included in the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K. The Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements apply to all Registrants and specific references to Houston Electric and CERC herein also pertain to CenterPoint Energy, unless otherwise indicated.

Background. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a public utility holding company. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s operating subsidiaries were as follows:

•Houston Electric owns and operates electric transmission and distribution facilities in the Texas gulf coast area that includes the city of Houston.

•CERC Corp. (i) directly owns and operates natural gas distribution systems in four states and (ii) owns and operates permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies through CEIP.

•Vectren holds three public utilities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VUHI, a public utility holding company:

•Indiana Gas provides energy delivery services to natural gas customers located in central and southern Indiana;

•SIGECO provides energy delivery services to electric and natural gas customers located in and near Evansville in southwestern Indiana and owns and operates electric generation assets to serve its electric customers and optimizes those assets in the wholesale power market; and

•VEDO provides energy delivery services to natural gas customers located in and near Dayton in west-central Ohio.

•Vectren performs non-utility activities through Energy Systems Group, which provides energy performance contracting and sustainable infrastructure services, such as renewables, distributed generation and combined heat and power projects.

On January 10, 2022, CERC Corp. completed the sale of its Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses. For additional information regarding discontinued operations and divestitures, see Note 3.

As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s reportable segments were Electric and Natural Gas. Houston Electric and CERC each consist of a single reportable segment. For a description of CenterPoint Energy’s reportable segments, see Note 15.

As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric had VIEs consisting of the Bond Companies, which are consolidated. The consolidated VIEs are wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities that were formed solely for

the purpose of securitizing transition and system restoration-related property. Creditors of CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric have no recourse to any assets or revenues of the Bond Companies. The bonds issued by these VIEs are payable only from and secured by transition and system restoration property, and the bondholders have no recourse to the general credit of CenterPoint Energy or Houston Electric.

Basis of Presentation. The preparation of the Registrants’ financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Interim Condensed Financial Statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the respective periods. Amounts reported in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for a full-year period due to the effects of, among other things, (a) seasonal fluctuations in demand for energy, (b) changes in energy commodity prices, (c) timing of maintenance and other expenditures and (d) acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, assets and other interests. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year reportable segment presentation described in Note 15 and to reflect the impacts of discontinued operations.

(2) New Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides an overview of certain recently adopted accounting pronouncements applicable to all the Registrants.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU Number and Name

Description

Date of Adoption

Financial Statement Impact
upon Adoption

ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance (Topic 832)

Disclosures by Business Entities about Government

Assistance

This standard requires additional disclosure requirements when a business receives government assistance and uses a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy to other accounting guidance such as the grant model under International Accounting Standards (IAS) 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosures of Government Assistance and GAAP ASC 958-605 Not for Profit.

Transition method: Prospective or retrospective

January 1, 2022

Adoption of this standard may result in additional disclosures related to the recovery of Texas natural gas costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event through the state securitization, which is expected to be accounted for as a government grant by analogy to IAS 20. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Registrants’ financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Management believes that other recently adopted standards and recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on the Registrants’ financial position, results of operations or cash flows upon adoption.

(3) Divestitures (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

Divestiture of Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses. On April 29, 2021, CenterPoint Energy, through its subsidiary CERC Corp., entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell its Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses for $2.15 billion in cash, including recovery of approximately $425 million in natural gas costs, including storm-related incremental natural gas costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement. The assets include approximately 17,000 miles of main pipeline in Arkansas, Oklahoma and certain portions of Bowie County, Texas serving more than half a million customers. The transaction closed on January 10, 2022.

The sale was considered an asset sale for tax purposes, requiring net deferred tax liabilities to be excluded from held for sale balances. The deferred taxes associated with the businesses were recognized as a deferred income tax benefit by CenterPoint Energy and CERC upon closing of the sale in 2022.

Although the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses met the held for sale criteria as of December 31, 2021, their disposals did not represent a strategic shift to CenterPoint Energy and CERC, as both retained significant operations in, and continued to invest in, their natural gas businesses. Therefore, the income and expenses associated with the disposed businesses were not reflected as discontinued operations on CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, as applicable. Since the depreciation on the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas assets continued to be reflected in revenues through customer rates until the closing of the transaction and will be reflected in the carryover basis of the rate-regulated assets, CenterPoint Energy and CERC continued to record depreciation on those assets through the closing of the

transaction. The Registrants record assets and liabilities held for sale at the lower of their carrying value or their estimated fair value less cost to sell.

CenterPoint Energy and CERC recognized gains of $303 million and $557 million, respectively, net of transaction costs of $59 million, in connection with the closing of the disposition of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses during the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy and CERC had a receivable for working capital and other customary adjustments set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement, and a gain or loss on sale in future periods may be incurred by CenterPoint Energy and CERC for differences between the estimated receivable as of March 31, 2022 and the actual amount of the payment.

As a result of the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses, there were no assets or liabilities classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2022. The assets and liabilities of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses classified as held for sale in CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as applicable, as of December 31, 2021 included the following:


	December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		CERC
	(in millions)
Receivables, net	$	46	$	46
Accrued unbilled revenues	48		48
Natural gas inventory	46		46
Materials and supplies	9		9
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,314		1,314
Goodwill (1)	398		144
Regulatory assets	471		471
Other	6		6
Total current assets held for sale	$	2,338	$	2,084

Short term borrowings (2)	$	36	$	36
Accounts payable	40		40
Taxes accrued	7		7

Customer deposits	12		12
Regulatory liabilities	365		365
Other	102		102
Total current liabilities held for sale	$	562	$	562

(1)See Note 9 for further information about the allocation of goodwill to the disposed businesses.

(2)Represents third-party AMAs associated with utility distribution service in Arkansas and Oklahoma. These transactions are accounted for as an inventory financing. For further information, see Note 11.

The pre-tax income for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses, excluding interest and corporate allocations, included in CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022 (1)		2021
	(in millions)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$	9	$	52

(1)Reflects January 1, 2022 to January 9, 2022 results only due to of the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses.

Effective on the date of the closing of the disposition of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. entered into the Transition Services Agreement, whereby that subsidiary agreed to provide certain transition services such as accounting, customer operations, procurement, and technology functions for a term of up to twelve months. Subject to the conditions in the Transition Services Agreement, Southern Col Midco may terminate these support services with 60 days prior written notice.

CenterPoint Energy’s charges to Southern Col Midco for reimbursement of transition services were $9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Actual transitional services costs incurred are recorded net of amounts charged to Southern Col Midco. CenterPoint Energy had accounts receivable from Southern Col Midco of $7 million as of March 31, 2022 for transition services.

Discontinued Operations (CenterPoint Energy)

Enable Merger. On December 2, 2021, Enable, completed the previously announced Enable Merger pursuant to the Enable Merger Agreement entered into on February 16, 2021. At the closing of the Enable Merger on December 2, 2021, Energy Transfer acquired 100% of Enable’s outstanding common and preferred units, resulting in the exchange of Enable Common Units owned by CenterPoint Energy for Energy Transfer Common Units and the exchange of Enable Series A Preferred Units owned by CenterPoint Energy for Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy sold all of its remaining Energy Transfer Common Units and Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units. See Note 10 for further information regarding Energy Transfer equity securities.

Additionally, CenterPoint Energy’s disposal of its interests in Enable represented a strategic shift that will have a major effect on CenterPoint Energy’s operations or financial results, and as such, its equity investment in Enable was classified and presented as held for sale. The equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax, associated with CenterPoint Energy’s equity investment in Enable was reflected as discontinued operations on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

A summary of discontinued operations presented in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Equity Method Investment in Enable
	(in millions)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate, net	$	108
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	108
Income tax expense	25
Net income from discontinued operations	$	83

CenterPoint Energy has elected not to separately disclose discontinued operations on its respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows. The following table summarizes CenterPoint Energy’s cash flows from discontinued operations and certain supplemental cash flow disclosures, as applicable:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy
	Equity Method Investment in Enable
	(in millions)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate - operating	$	(108)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliate - operating	39

Distributions Received from Enable (CenterPoint Energy):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021
		Per Unit		Cash Distribution
		(in millions, except per unit amounts)
Enable Common Units		$	0.16525	$	39
Enable Series A Preferred Units		0.62500		9
Total CenterPoint Energy				$	48

Transactions with Enable (CenterPoint Energy and CERC):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Natural gas expenses, includes transportation and storage costs	$	32

Summarized Financial Information for Enable (CenterPoint Energy)

As a result of the closing of the Enable Merger in 2021, there were no assets classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2021. Summarized consolidated balance sheet information for Enable on the closing of the Enable Merger is as follows:


	December 2,
	2021
	(in millions)
Current assets	$	594
Non-current assets	11,227
Current liabilities	1,254
Non-current liabilities	3,281
Non-controlling interest	26
Preferred equity	362
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1)
Enable partners’ equity	6,899

Reconciliation of Investment in Enable:
CenterPoint Energy’s ownership interest in Enable partners’ equity	$	3,701
CenterPoint Energy’s basis difference	(2,732)

CenterPoint Energy’s equity method investment in Enable	$	969

Summarized unaudited consolidated income information for Enable is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
		(in millions)
Operating revenues		$	970
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		519
Depreciation and amortization		106

Operating income		206
Net income attributable to Enable Common Units		155


Reconciliation of Equity in Earnings, net:
CenterPoint Energy’s interest		$	83
Basis difference amortization (1)		25


CenterPoint Energy’s equity in earnings, net (2)		$	108

(1)Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate includes CenterPoint Energy’s share of Enable earnings adjusted for the amortization of the basis difference of CenterPoint Energy’s investment in Enable and its underlying equity in net assets of Enable. The basis difference was being amortized through the year 2048 and ceased upon closing of the Enable Merger.

(2)Reported as discontinued operations on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

(4) Revenue Recognition and Allowance for Credit Losses

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

In accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Registrants expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods or services.

ARPs are contracts between the utility and its regulators, not between the utility and a customer. The Registrants recognize ARP revenue as other revenues when the regulator-specified conditions for recognition have been met. Upon recovery of ARP revenue through incorporation in rates charged for utility service to customers, ARP revenue is reversed and recorded as revenue from contracts with customers. The recognition of ARP revenues and the reversal of ARP revenues upon recovery through rates charged for utility service may not occur in the same period.

The following tables disaggregate revenues by reportable segment and major source:

CenterPoint Energy











	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
	Electric		Natural Gas		Corporate and Other		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue from contracts	$	898	$	1,845	$	45	$	2,788
Other (1)	(5)		(21)		1		(25)

Total revenues	$	893	$	1,824	$	46	$	2,763










	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Electric		Natural Gas		Corporate and Other		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue from contracts	$	833	$	1,655	$	53	$	2,541
Other (1)	(3)		8		1		6

Total revenues	$	830	$	1,663	$	54	$	2,547

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Total lease income was $1 million and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Houston Electric


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenue from contracts		$	756	$	687
Other (1)		(10)		(3)
Total revenues		$	746	$	684

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Lease income was not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

CERC


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenue from contracts		$	1,409	$	1,172
Other (1)		(24)		5

Total revenues		$	1,385	$	1,177

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Lease income was not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

Electric (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric). Houston Electric transmits and distributes electricity to customers over time, and customers consume the electricity when delivered. Indiana Electric generates, transmits and distributes electricity to customers over time, and customers consume the electricity when delivered. Revenue, consisting of both volumetric and fixed tariff rates set by state regulators, such as the PUCT and the IURC, is recognized as electricity is delivered and represents amounts both billed and unbilled. Discretionary services requested by customers are provided at a point in time with control transferring upon the completion of the service. Revenue for discretionary services provided by Houston Electric is recognized upon completion of service based on the tariff rates set by the PUCT. Payments for electricity distribution and discretionary services are aggregated and received on a monthly basis. Houston Electric performs transmission services over time as a stand-ready obligation to provide a reliable network of transmission systems. Revenue is recognized upon time elapsed, and the monthly tariff rate set by the regulator. Payments are received on a monthly basis. Indiana Electric customers are billed monthly and payment terms, set by the regulator, require payment within a month of billing.

Natural Gas (CenterPoint Energy and CERC). CenterPoint Energy and CERC distribute and transport natural gas to customers over time, and customers consume the natural gas when delivered. Revenue, consisting of both volumetric and fixed tariff rates set by the state governing agency for that service area, is recognized as natural gas is delivered and represents amounts both billed and unbilled. Discretionary services requested by the customer are satisfied at a point in time and revenue is recognized upon completion of service and the tariff rates set by the applicable state regulator. Payments of natural gas distribution, transportation and discretionary services are aggregated and received on a monthly basis.

Contract Balances. When the timing of delivery of service is different from the timing of the payments made by customers and when the right to consideration is conditioned on something other than the passage of time, the Registrants recognize either a contract asset (performance precedes billing) or a contract liability (customer payment precedes performance). Those customers that prepay are represented by contract liabilities until the performance obligations are satisfied. The Registrants’ contract assets are included in Accrued unbilled revenues in their Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s contract assets primarily relate to Energy Systems Group contracts where revenue is recognized using the input method. The Registrants’ contract liabilities are included in Accounts payable and Other current liabilities in their Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s contract liabilities primarily relate to Energy Systems Group contracts where revenue is recognized using the input method.

The opening and closing balances of accounts receivable related to ASC 606 revenues, other accrued unbilled revenue, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers, excluding balances related to assets held for sale, as of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, respectively, are presented below.

CenterPoint Energy


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues		Contract Assets		Contract Liabilities
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	627	$	513	$	15	$	16
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	876		432		16		27
Increase (decrease)	$	249	$	(81)	$	1	$	11

The amount of revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 that was included in the opening contract liability was $10 million. The difference between the opening and closing balances of the contract liabilities primarily results from the timing difference between CenterPoint Energy’s performance and the customer’s payment.

Houston Electric


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues		Contract Liabilities
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	225	$	127	$	4
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	247		95		8
Increase (decrease)	$	22	$	(32)	$	4

The amount of revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 that was included in the opening contract liability was $1 million. The difference between the opening and closing balances of the contract liabilities primarily results from the timing difference between Houston Electric’s performance and the customer’s payment.

CERC


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	223	$	247
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	408		209
Increase (decrease)	$	185	$	(38)

CERC does not have any opening or closing contract asset or contract liability balances.

Remaining Performance Obligations (CenterPoint Energy). The table below discloses (1) the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of the end of the reporting period for contracts and (2) when CenterPoint Energy expects to recognize this revenue. Such contracts include energy performance and sustainable infrastructure services contracts of Energy Systems Group, which are included in Corporate and Other.


	Rolling 12 Months		Thereafter		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue expected to be recognized on contracts in place as of March 31, 2022:

Corporate and Other	$	224	$	535	$	759
	$	224	$	535	$	759

Practical Expedients and Exemption. Sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers are excluded from the transaction price. For contracts for which revenue from the satisfaction of the performance obligations is recognized in the amount invoiced, the practical expedient was elected and revenue expected to be recognized on these contracts has not been disclosed.

Allowance for Credit Losses

CenterPoint Energy and CERC segregate financial assets that fall under the scope of Topic 326, primarily trade receivables due in one year or less, into portfolio segments based on shared risk characteristics, such as geographical location and regulatory environment, for evaluation of expected credit losses. Historical and current information, such as average write-offs, are applied to each portfolio segment to estimate the allowance for losses on uncollectible receivables. Additionally, the allowance for losses on uncollectible receivables is adjusted for reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, which can include changing weather, commodity prices, regulations, and macroeconomic factors, among others. Houston Electric recognizes losses on financial assets that fall under the scope of Topic 326. Losses on financial assets are primarily recoverable through regulatory mechanisms and do not materially impact Houston Electric's allowance for credit losses. For a discussion of regulatory deferrals related to the February 2021 Winter Storm Event, see Note 6.

(5) Employee Benefit Plans

The Registrants’ net periodic cost, before considering amounts subject to overhead allocations for capital expenditure projects or for amounts subject to deferral for regulatory purposes, includes the following components relating to pension and postretirement benefits:

Pension Benefits (CenterPoint Energy)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Service cost (1)		$	8	$	10
Interest cost (2)		15		15
Expected return on plan assets (2)		(25)		(26)

Amortization of net loss (2)		7		9


Net periodic cost		$	5	$	8

(1)Amounts presented in the table above are included in Operation and maintenance expense in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of amounts capitalized and regulatory deferrals.

(2)Amounts presented in the table above are included in Other income, net in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of regulatory deferrals.

Postretirement Benefits

















	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Service cost (1)	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	—
Interest cost (2)	2		1		1		2		1		1
Expected return on plan assets (2)	(1)		(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (2)	(1)		(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—
Amortization of net loss (2)	(1)		(1)		—		—		—		—




Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	—	$	(2)	$	1	$	1	$	(1)	$	1

(1)Amounts presented in the tables above are included in Operation and maintenance expense in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of amounts capitalized and regulatory deferrals.

(2)Amounts presented in the tables above are included in Other income (expense), net in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of regulatory deferrals.

The table below reflects the expected contributions to be made to the pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2022:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Expected minimum contribution to pension plans during 2022	$	7	$	—	$	—
Expected contribution to postretirement benefit plans in 2022	8		1		3

The table below reflects the contributions made to the pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2022:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
		(in millions)
Pension plans		$	2	$	—	$	—
Postretirement benefit plans		2		—		—

(6) Regulatory Matters

Equity Return

The Registrants are at times allowed by a regulator to defer an equity return as part of the recoverable carrying costs of a regulatory asset. A deferred equity return is capitalized for rate-making purposes, but it is not included in the Registrant’s regulatory assets on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The allowed equity return is recognized in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income as it is recovered in rates. The recoverable allowed equity return not yet recognized by the Registrants is as follows:


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (2)		CERC (3)		CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (2)		CERC (3)
	(in millions)
Allowed equity return not recognized	$	195	$	95	$	16	$	199	$	100	$	16

(1)In addition to the amounts described in (2) and (3) below, represents CenterPoint Energy’s allowed equity return on post in-service carrying cost generally associated with investments in Indiana.

(2)Represents Houston Electric’s allowed equity return on its true-up balance of stranded costs, other changes and related interest resulting from the formerly integrated electric utilities prior to Texas deregulation to be recovered in rates through 2024 and certain storm restoration balances pending recovery in the next rate proceeding. The actual amounts recognized are adjusted at least annually to correct any over-collections or under-collections during the preceding 12 months.

(3)CERC’s allowed equity return on post in-service carrying cost associated with certain distribution facilities replacements expenditures in Texas.

The table below reflects the amount of allowed equity return recognized by each Registrant in its Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Allowed equity return recognized	$	10	$	9	$	—	$	8	$	7	$	—

February 2021 Winter Storm Event

Amounts for the under recovery of natural gas costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event are reflected in current and non-current regulatory assets on CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Recovery of natural gas costs within the regulatory assets are probable and are subject to customary regulatory prudence reviews in all jurisdictions that may impact the amounts ultimately recovered. CenterPoint Energy and CERC, as applicable, have begun recovery of natural gas costs in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Minnesota. CenterPoint Energy and CERC have filed for securitization of natural gas costs in Texas, received commission approval and issuance of financing order in 2022, and expect the Texas Public Financing Authority to issue customer rate relief bonds in 2022. As part of the closing of the sale of CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas businesses in Arkansas and Oklahoma, CERC received as part of the purchase price $398 million for unrecovered natural gas costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. In testimonies filed on December 22, 2021 and February 11, 2022, in CERC’s high gas cost prudency review case, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, Minnesota Department of Commerce, and Citizens Utility Board have proposed significant disallowances for all natural gas utilities, resulting in potential disallowances for CenterPoint Energy and CERC. Recommended disallowances for CERC include up to $45 million proposed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, $82 million proposed by the Citizens Utility Board, and $409 million (or in the alternative $57 million) proposed by the Attorney General’s Office. The natural gas costs in Minnesota were incurred in accordance with the plan on file with the MPUC and CenterPoint Energy believes the costs were prudently incurred and are eligible for recovery through an existing mechanism. Additionally, due to the uncertainty of timing and method of recovery in some jurisdictions, CenterPoint Energy and CERC may not earn a return on amounts deferred in the regulatory assets associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event.

As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy and CERC have recorded current regulatory assets of $1,207 million and $1,176 million, respectively, and non-current regulatory assets of $297 million and $297 million, respectively, associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. As of December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy and CERC have recorded current regulatory assets of $1,410 million and $1,336 million, respectively, of which $154 million related to Arkansas and Oklahoma has been recast to held for sale at both CenterPoint Energy and CERC, and non-current regulatory assets of $583 million and $583 million, respectively, of which $244 million related to Arkansas and Oklahoma has been recast to held for sale at both CenterPoint Energy and CERC, associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event.

As of both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as authorized by the PUCT, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric recorded a regulatory asset of $8 million for bad debt expenses resulting from REPs’ default on their obligation to pay delivery charges to Houston Electric net of collateral. Additionally, as of both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric recorded a regulatory asset of $15 million to defer operations and maintenance costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event.

See Note 13(d) for further information regarding litigation related to the February 2021 Winter Storm Event.

(7) Derivative Instruments

The Registrants are exposed to various market risks. These risks arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business. The Registrants utilize derivative instruments such as swaps and options to mitigate the impact of changes in commodity prices, weather and interest rates on operating results and cash flows.

(a)Non-Trading Activities

Commodity Derivative Instruments (CenterPoint Energy). CenterPoint Energy, through the Indiana Utilities, enters into certain derivative instruments to mitigate the effects of commodity price movements. Outstanding derivative instruments designated as economic hedges at the Indiana Utilities hedge long-term variable rate natural gas purchases. The Indiana Utilities have authority to refund and recover mark-to-market gains and losses associated with hedging natural gas purchases, and thus the gains and losses on derivatives are deferred in a regulatory liability or asset.

Interest Rate Risk Derivative Instruments. From time to time, the Registrants may enter into interest rate derivatives that are designated as economic or cash flow hedges. The objective of these hedges is to offset risk associated with interest rates borne by the Registrants in connection with an anticipated future fixed rate debt offering or other exposure to variable rate debt. The Indiana Utilities have authority to refund and recover mark-to-market gains and losses associated with hedging financing activity, and thus the gains and losses on derivatives are deferred in a regulatory liability or asset.

The table below summarizes the Registrants’ outstanding interest rate hedging activity:


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Hedging Classification	Notional Principal

	(in millions)
Economic hedge (1)	$	84	$	84

(1)Relates to interest rate derivative instruments at SIGECO.

Weather Normalization (CenterPoint Energy and CERC). CenterPoint Energy and CERC have weather normalization or other rate mechanisms that largely mitigate the impact of weather on Natural Gas in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota and Ohio, as applicable. CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas in Texas and CenterPoint Energy’s electric operations in Texas and Indiana do not have such mechanisms, although fixed customer charges are historically higher in Texas for Natural Gas compared to its other jurisdictions. As a result, fluctuations from normal weather may have a positive or negative effect on CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas’ results in Texas and on CenterPoint Energy’s electric operations’ results in its Texas and Indiana service territories. The Registrants do not currently enter into weather hedges.

(b)Derivative Fair Values and Income Statement Impacts

The following tables present information about derivative instruments and hedging activities. The first table provides a balance sheet overview of derivative assets and liabilities, while the last table provides a breakdown of the related income statement impacts.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Hedged Items (CenterPoint Energy)


		March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
	Balance Sheet Location	Derivative Assets Fair Value		Derivative Liabilities Fair Value		Derivative Assets Fair Value		Derivative Liabilities Fair Value




Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:		(in millions)
Natural gas derivatives (1)	Current Assets: Non-trading derivative assets	$	33	$	—	$	9	$	—
Natural gas derivatives (1)	Other Assets: Non-trading derivative assets	6		—		5		—

Interest rate derivatives	Current Liabilities: Non-trading derivative liabilities	—		1		—		2

Interest rate derivatives	Other Liabilities: Non-trading derivative liabilities	—		5		—		12
Indexed debt securities derivative (2)	Current Liabilities	—		797		—		903

Total		$	39	$	803	$	14	$	917

(1)Natural gas contracts are subject to master netting arrangements. This netting applies to all undisputed amounts due or past due. However, the mark-to-market fair value of each natural gas contract is in an asset position with no offsetting amounts.

(2)Derivative component of the ZENS obligation that represents the ZENS holder’s option to receive the appreciated value of the reference shares at maturity. See Note 10 for further information.

Income Statement Impact of Hedge Accounting Activity (CenterPoint Energy)


		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Income Statement Location	2022		2021
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:		(in millions)
Indexed debt securities derivative (1)	Gain on indexed debt securities	$	106	$	26

(1)The indexed debt securities derivative is recorded at fair value and changes in the fair value are recorded in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.

Certain of CenterPoint Energy’s derivative instruments contain provisions that require CenterPoint Energy’s debt to maintain an investment grade credit rating on its long-term unsecured unsubordinated debt from S&P and Moody’s. If

CenterPoint Energy’s debt were to fall below investment grade, it would be in violation of these provisions, and the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment.


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Aggregate fair value of derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position	$	6	$	14
Fair value of collateral already posted	7		7
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered (1)	—		7

(1)The maximum collateral required if further escalating collateral is triggered would equal the net liability position.

(8) Fair Value Measurements

Assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value in the Registrants’ Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. Hierarchical levels, as defined below and directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuations of these assets and liabilities, are as follows:

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. The types of assets carried at Level 1 fair value generally are exchange-traded derivatives and equity securities.

Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Fair value assets and liabilities that are generally included in this category are derivatives with fair values based on inputs from actively quoted markets. A market approach is utilized to value the Registrants’ Level 2 natural gas derivative assets or liabilities. CenterPoint Energy’s Level 2 indexed debt securities derivative is valued using an option model and a discounted cash flow model, which uses projected dividends on the ZENS-Related Securities and a discount rate as observable inputs.

Level 3: Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs reflect the Registrants’ judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Registrants develop these inputs based on the best information available, including the Registrants’ own data.

The Registrants determine the appropriate level for each financial asset and liability on a quarterly basis.

The following tables present information about the Registrants’ assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Registrants to determine such fair value.

CenterPoint Energy


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)
Equity securities	$	720	$	—	$	—	$	720	$	1,439	$	—	$	—	$	1,439
Investments, including money market funds (1)	39		—		—		39		42		—		—		42

Natural gas derivatives	—		39		—		39		—		14		—		14



Total assets	$	759	$	39	$	—	$	798	$	1,481	$	14	$	—	$	1,495
Liabilities
Indexed debt securities derivative	$	—	$	797	$	—	$	797	$	—	$	903	$	—	$	903
Interest rate derivatives	—		6		—		6		—		14		—		14




Total liabilities	$	—	$	803	$	—	$	803	$	—	$	917	$	—	$	917

Houston Electric


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)
Investments, including money market funds (1)	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	27	$	—	$	—	$	27

Total assets	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	27	$	—	$	—	$	27

CERC


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)

Investments, including money market funds (1)	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14
Total assets	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14

(1)Amounts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, investments in debt and equity securities measured at fair value and short-term borrowings are estimated to be approximately equivalent to carrying amounts and have been excluded from the table below. The carrying amounts of non-trading derivative assets and liabilities and CenterPoint Energy’s ZENS indexed debt securities derivative are stated at fair value and are excluded from the table below. The fair value of each debt instrument is determined by multiplying the principal amount of each debt instrument by a combination of historical trading prices and comparable issue data. These liabilities, which are not measured at fair value in the Registrants’ Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, but for which the fair value is disclosed, would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (1)		CERC		CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (1)		CERC
Long-term debt, including current maturities	(in millions)


Carrying amount	$	13,870	$	6,243	$	3,180	$	16,086	$	5,495	$	4,380
Fair value	14,056		6,378		3,277		17,385		6,230		4,682

(1)Includes Securitization Bond debt.

(9) Goodwill and Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

Goodwill (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

CenterPoint Energy’s goodwill by reportable segment is as follows:


	December 31, 2021		March 31, 2022
	(in millions)
Electric (1)	$	936	$	936
Natural Gas (2)	2,920		2,920
Corporate and Other	438		438

Total	$	4,294	$	4,294

CERC’s goodwill is as follows:


	December 31, 2021		March 31, 2022
	(in millions)
Goodwill (2)	$	611	$	611

(1)Amount presented is net of the accumulated goodwill impairment charge of $185 million recorded in 2020.

(2)Excludes $398 million and $144 million, respectively, of goodwill attributable to the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses which was reflected on CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Current assets held for sale as of December 31, 2021 and disposed following the completion of the sale in January 2022. For further information, see Note 3.

When a disposal group reflects a component of a reporting unit and meets the definition of a business, the goodwill within that reporting unit is allocated to the disposal group based on the relative fair value of the components representing a business that will be retained and disposed. Goodwill attributable to the disposed Natural Gas businesses was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2021 and excluded from the table above.

Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy)

The tables below present information on CenterPoint Energy’s intangible assets, excluding goodwill, recorded in Other non-current assets on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related amortization expense included in Depreciation and amortization on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance
	(in millions)
Customer relationships	$	33	$	(13)	$	20	$	33	$	(12)	$	21

Trade names	16		(5)		11		16		(5)		11

Operation and maintenance agreements (1)	12		(1)		11		12		(1)		11
Other	2		(1)		1		2		(1)		1
Total	$	63	$	(20)	$	43	$	63	$	(19)	$	44

(1)Amortization expense related to the operation and maintenance agreements and construction backlog is included in Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Amortization expense of intangible assets recorded in Depreciation and amortization			$	1	$	1

CenterPoint Energy estimates that amortization expense of intangible assets with finite lives for the next five years will be as follows:


	Amortization Expense

	(in millions)
Remaining nine months of 2022	$	5
2023	6
2024	5
2025	5
2026	5
2027	4

(10) Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy)

(a) Equity Securities

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy executed its previously announced plan to exit the midstream sector by selling the remaining Energy Transfer Common Units and Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units it held

as discussed below. CenterPoint Energy used the proceeds from the these sales to redeem outstanding debt and pay incurred expenses associated with the early redemptions. See Note 11 for further information.

CenterPoint Energy’s sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 are as follows:


Equity Security/Date Sold	Units Sold	Proceeds (1)
		(in millions)
Energy Transfer Common Units
February and March 2022	50,999,768	$	515
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
March 2022	192,390	$	187

(1)Proceeds are net of transaction costs.

Gains and losses on equity securities, net of transaction costs, are recorded in Loss on Equity Securities in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.


	Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
AT&T Common	$	(10)	$	15
Charter Common	(93)		(38)
Energy Transfer Common Units	95		—
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	(9)		—

	$	(17)	$	(23)

CenterPoint Energy recorded net unrealized losses of $103 million and $23 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively, for equity securities held as of March 31, 2022 and 2021.

CenterPoint Energy and its subsidiaries hold shares of certain securities detailed in the table below, which are classified as trading securities. Shares of AT&T Common and Charter Common are expected to be held to facilitate CenterPoint Energy’s ability to meet its obligation under the ZENS.


	Shares Held		Carrying Value
	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
			(in millions)
AT&T Common	10,212,945	10,212,945	$	241	$	251
Charter Common	872,503	872,503	476		569
Energy Transfer Common Units	—	50,999,768	—		420
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	—	192,390	—		196
Other			3		3
			$	720	$	1,439

(b) ZENS

In September 1999, CenterPoint Energy issued ZENS having an original principal amount of $1.0 billion of which $828 million remained outstanding as of March 31, 2022. Each ZENS is exchangeable at the holder’s option at any time for an amount of cash equal to 95% of the market value of the reference shares attributable to such note. The number and identity of the reference shares attributable to each ZENS are adjusted for certain corporate events.

CenterPoint Energy’s reference shares for each ZENS consisted of the following:


	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021
	(in shares)
AT&T Common	0.7185	0.7185
Charter Common	0.061382	0.061382

CenterPoint Energy pays interest on the ZENS at an annual rate of 2% plus the amount of any quarterly cash dividends paid in respect of the reference shares attributable to the ZENS. The principal amount of the ZENS is subject to increases or decreases to the extent that the annual yield from interest and cash dividends on the reference shares attributable to the ZENS is less than or more than 2.309%. The adjusted principal amount is defined in the ZENS instrument as “contingent principal.” As of March 31, 2022, the ZENS, having an original principal amount of $828 million and a contingent principal amount of $33 million, were outstanding and were exchangeable, at the option of the holders, for cash equal to 95% of the market value of the reference shares attributable to the ZENS.

On May 17, 2021, AT&T announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Discovery, Inc. to combine their media assets into a new publicly traded company, Warner Bros. Discovery. The transaction closed on April 8, 2022. Pursuant to the definitive agreement, AT&T shareholders received 0.241917 shares of WBD Common for each share of AT&T Common owned, representing 71% of the new company. Upon the closing of the transaction, reference shares attributable to ZENS now consist of 0.7185 shares of AT&T Common, 0.061382 shares of Charter Common and 0.173817 shares of WBD Common.

(11) Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

Inventory Financing. CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas businesses have third-party AMAs associated with their utility distribution service in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi and Texas. The AMAs have varying terms, the longest of which expires in 2027. Pursuant to the provisions of the agreements, CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas either sells natural gas to the asset manager and agrees to repurchase an equivalent amount of natural gas throughout the year at the same cost, or simply purchases its full natural gas requirements at each delivery point from the asset manager. These transactions are accounted for as an inventory financing. CenterPoint Energy and CERC had $-0- and $7 million outstanding obligations related to the AMAs as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, recorded in Short-term borrowings on CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Outstanding obligations related to third-party AMAs associated with utility distribution service in Arkansas and Oklahoma of $36 million as of December 31, 2021 are reflected in current liabilities held for sale on CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 3 for further information.

Debt Transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the following debt instruments were issued or incurred:


Registrant	Issuance Date	Debt Instrument	Aggregate Principal Amount		Interest Rate	Maturity Date
	(in millions)



Houston Electric	February 2022	General Mortgage Bonds	$	300	3.00%	2032
Houston Electric	February 2022	General Mortgage Bonds	500		3.60%	2052
		Total Houston Electric (1)	800


		Total CenterPoint Energy	$	800

(1)Total proceeds, net of discounts and issuance expenses and fees, of approximately $784 million were used for general limited liability company purposes, including capital expenditures and the repayment of all or a portion of Houston Electric’s borrowings under the CenterPoint Energy money pool.

Debt Repayments and Redemptions. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the following debt instruments were repaid at maturity or redeemed prior to maturity with proceeds received from the sale of Energy Transfer units discussed further in Note 10:


Registrant	Repayment/Redemption Date	Debt Instrument	Aggregate Principal		Interest Rate	Maturity Date
			(in millions)
CERC (1)	January 2022	Floating Rate Senior Notes	$	425	Three-month LIBOR plus 0.5%	2023
		Total CERC	425


CenterPoint Energy (2)	January 2022	First Mortgage Bonds	5		0.82%	2022
CenterPoint Energy (3)	March 2022	Senior Notes	250		3.85%	2024
CenterPoint Energy (4)	March 2022	Senior Notes	350		4.25%	2028
		Total CenterPoint Energy	$	1,030

(1)In January 2022, CERC provided notice of partial redemption, and on January 31, 2022, CERC redeemed a portion of the outstanding $1 billion aggregate principal amount of the series at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount being redeemed.

(2)First Mortgage Bonds issued by SIGECO.

(3)In March 2022, CenterPoint Energy provided notice of redemption, and on March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy redeemed all of the remaining outstanding senior notes of the series at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest of approximately $2 million, the write off of issuance costs of $1 million and an applicable make-whole premium of approximately $7 million for a total redemption price of $260 million.

(4)In March 2022, CenterPoint Energy provided notice of partial redemption, and on March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy redeemed a portion ($350 million) of the outstanding $500 million aggregate principal amount of the series at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest of approximately $6 million, the write off of issuance costs of $3 million and an applicable make-whole premium of approximately $34 million for a total redemption price of $393 million.

Credit Facilities.

The Registrants had the following revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2022:


Execution Date	Registrant	Size of Facility		Draw Rate of LIBOR plus (1)	Financial Covenant Limit on Debt for Borrowed Money to Capital Ratio		Debt for Borrowed Money to Capital Ratio as of March 31, 2022 (2)	Termination Date
		(in millions)
February 4, 2021	CenterPoint Energy	$	2,400	1.625%	65.0%	(3)	56.9%	February 4, 2024
February 4, 2021	CenterPoint Energy (4)	400		1.250%	65.0%		47.0%	February 4, 2024

February 4, 2021	Houston Electric	300		1.375%	67.5%	(3)	53.7%	February 4, 2024
February 4, 2021	CERC	900		1.250%	65.0%		52.7%	February 4, 2024
	Total	$	4,000

(1)Based on current credit ratings.

(2)As defined in the revolving credit facility agreements, excluding Securitization Bonds.

(3)For CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric, the financial covenant limit will temporarily increase to 70% if Houston Electric experiences damage from a natural disaster in its service territory and CenterPoint Energy certifies to the administrative agent that Houston Electric has incurred system restoration costs reasonably likely to exceed $100 million in a consecutive 12-month period, all or part of which Houston Electric intends to seek to recover through securitization financing. Such temporary increase in the financial covenant would be in effect from the date CenterPoint Energy delivers its certification until the earliest to occur of (i) the completion of the securitization financing, (ii) the first anniversary of CenterPoint Energy’s certification or (iii) the revocation of such certification.

(4)This credit facility was issued by VUHI, is guaranteed by SIGECO, Indiana Gas and VEDO and includes a $20 million letter of credit sublimit. This credit facility backstops VUHI’s commercial paper program.

The Registrants, including the subsidiaries of CenterPoint Energy discussed above, were in compliance with all financial debt covenants as of March 31, 2022.

The table below reflects the utilization of the Registrants’ respective revolving credit facilities:


	March 31, 2022								December 31, 2021
Registrant	Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper (1)		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper (1)		Weighted Average Interest Rate
	(in millions, except weighted average interest rate)
CenterPoint Energy	$	—	$	11	$	325	0.54	%	$	—	$	11	$	1,400	0.34	%
CenterPoint Energy (2)	—		—		260		0.58	%	—		—		350		0.21	%

Houston Electric	—		—		—		—	%	—		—		—		—	%
CERC	—		—		123		0.54	%	—		—		899		0.26	%
Total	$	—	$	11	$	708			$	—	$	11	$	2,649

(1)Outstanding commercial paper generally has maturities of 60 days or less and each Registrants’ commercial paper program is backstopped by such Registrants’ long-term credit facilities. Houston Electric does not have a commercial paper program.

(2)This credit facility was issued by VUHI and is guaranteed by SIGECO, Indiana Gas and VEDO.

Liens. As of March 31, 2022, Houston Electric’s assets were subject to liens securing approximately $5.8 billion of general mortgage bonds, including approximately $68 million held in trust to secure pollution control bonds that mature in 2028 for which CenterPoint Energy is obligated. The general mortgage bonds that are held in trust to secure pollution control bonds are not reflected in Houston Electric’s consolidated financial statements because of the contingent nature of the obligations. As of March 31, 2022, Houston Electric could issue approximately $4.1 billion of additional general mortgage bonds on the basis of retired bonds and 70% of property additions.

Other. As of March 31, 2022, certain financial institutions agreed to issue, from time to time, up to $20 million of letters of credit on behalf of Vectren and certain of its subsidiaries in exchange for customary fees. These agreements to issue letters of credit expire on February 4, 2024. As of March 31, 2022, such financial institutions had issued $1 million of letters of credit on behalf of Vectren and certain of its subsidiaries.

(12) Income Taxes

The Registrants reported the following effective tax rates:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
CenterPoint Energy - Continuing operations (1)		27	%	15	%
CenterPoint Energy - Discontinued operations		—	%	23	%
Houston Electric (2)		22	%	13	%
CERC (3)		26	%	22	%

(1)CenterPoint Energy’s higher effective tax rate on income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily driven by the impact of the non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of the Natural Gas businesses in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and a decrease in EDIT amortization of the net regulatory EDIT liability.

(2)Houston Electric’s higher effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily driven by a decrease in the amount of amortization of the net regulatory EDIT liability.

(3)CERC’s higher effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period ended March 31, 2021 was primarily driven by the impact of the non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of the Natural Gas businesses in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and an increase in EDIT amortization of the net regulatory EDIT liability.

CenterPoint Energy reported a net uncertain tax liability, inclusive of interest and penalties, of $4 million as of March 31, 2022. The Registrants believe that it is reasonably possible that a decrease of up to $3 million in unrecognized tax benefits may occur in the next 12 months as a result of a lapse of statutes on older exposures, a tax settlement, and/or a resolution of open audits.

Tax Audits and Settlements. Tax years through 2018 have been audited and settled with the IRS for CenterPoint Energy. For the 2019-2022 tax years, the Registrants are participants in the IRS’s Compliance Assurance Process. Vectren’s pre-Merger

2014-2019 tax years are currently under audit by the IRS.

(13) Commitments and Contingencies

(a)Purchase Obligations (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

Commitments include minimum purchase obligations related to CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas reportable segment and CenterPoint Energy’s Electric reportable segment. A purchase obligation is defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally binding on the registrant and that specifies all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Contracts with minimum payment provisions have various quantity requirements and durations and are not classified as non-trading derivative assets and liabilities in CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. These contracts meet an exception as “normal purchases contracts” or do not meet the definition of a derivative. Natural gas and coal supply commitments also include transportation contracts that do not meet the definition of a derivative.

On February 9, 2021, Indiana Electric entered into a BTA with a subsidiary of Capital Dynamics. Pursuant to the BTA, Capital Dynamics, with its partner Tenaska, originally planned to build a 300 MW solar array in Posey County, Indiana through a special purpose entity, Posey Solar. Upon completion of construction, currently projected to be at the end of 2023, and subject to IURC approval, which was received on October 27, 2021, Indiana Electric will acquire Posey Solar and its solar array assets for a fixed purchase price. Due to rising cost for the project, caused in part by supply chain issues in the energy industry, the rising cost of commodities and community feedback, CenterPoint Energy, along with Capital Dynamics, announced plans in January 2022 to downsize the project to approximately 200 MW. Indiana Electric collaboratively agreed to the scope change and is currently working through contract negotiations, contingent on further IURC review and approval.

As of March 31, 2022, undiscounted minimum purchase obligations are approximately:


	CenterPoint Energy				CERC
	Natural Gas and Coal Supply		Other (1)		Natural Gas Supply
	(in millions)
Remaining nine months of 2022	$	521	$	99	$	348
2023	726		503		535
2024	638		181		507
2025	451		30		339
2026	324		30		246
2027	305		72		241
2028 and beyond	1,319		544		1,079

(1)CenterPoint Energy’s undiscounted minimum payment obligations related to PPAs with commitments ranging from 15 to 25 years and its purchase commitment under its BTA in Posey County, Indiana are included above. The remaining undiscounted payment obligations relate primarily to technology hardware and software agreements.

Excluded from the table above are estimates for cash outlays from other PPAs through Indiana Electric that do not have minimum thresholds but do require payment when energy is generated by the provider. Costs arising from certain of these commitments are pass-through costs, generally collected dollar-for-dollar from retail customers through regulator-approved cost recovery mechanisms.

(b) Guarantees and Product Warranties (CenterPoint Energy)

In the normal course of business, Energy Systems Group enters into contracts requiring it to timely install infrastructure, operate facilities, pay vendors and subcontractors and support warranty obligations and, at times, issue payment and performance bonds and other forms of assurance in connection with these contracts.

Specific to Energy Systems Group’s role as a general contractor in the performance contracting industry, as of March 31, 2022, there were 53 open surety bonds supporting future performance with an aggregate face amount of approximately $527 million. Energy Systems Group’s exposure is less than the face amount of the surety bonds and is limited to the level of uncompleted work under the contracts. As of March 31, 2022, approximately 39% of the work was yet to be completed on projects with open surety bonds. Further, various subcontractors issue surety bonds to Energy Systems Group. In addition to these performance obligations, Energy Systems Group also warrants the functionality of certain installed infrastructure generally for one year and the associated energy savings over a specified number of years. As of March 31, 2022, there were 37 warranties totaling $549 million and an additional $1.2 billion in energy savings commitments not guaranteed by Vectren. Since Energy Systems Group’s inception in 1994, CenterPoint Energy believes Energy Systems Group has had a history of generally meeting its performance obligations and energy savings guarantees and its installed products have operated effectively. CenterPoint Energy assessed the fair value of its obligation for such guarantees as of March 31, 2022 and no amounts were recorded on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

CenterPoint Energy issues parent company level guarantees to certain vendors, customers and other commercial counterparties of Energy Systems Group. These guarantees do not represent incremental consolidated obligations, but rather, represent guarantees of subsidiary obligations to allow those subsidiaries to conduct business without posting other forms of assurance. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy, primarily through Vectren, has issued parent company level guarantees supporting Energy Systems Group’s obligations. For those obligations where potential exposure can be estimated, management estimates the maximum exposure under these guarantees to be approximately $511 million as of March 31, 2022. This exposure primarily relates to energy savings guarantees on federal energy savings performance contracts. Other parent company level guarantees, certain of which do not contain a cap on potential liability, have been issued in support of federal operations and maintenance projects for which a maximum exposure cannot be estimated based on the nature of the projects. While there can be no assurance that performance under any of these parent company guarantees will not be required in the future, CenterPoint Energy considers the likelihood of a material amount being incurred as remote.

(c)Guarantees and Product Warranties (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

On February 24, 2020, CenterPoint Energy, through its subsidiary CERC Corp., entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement to sell the Energy Services Disposal Group. The transaction closed on June 1, 2020. In the normal course of business prior to June 1, 2020, the Energy Services Disposal Group through CES, traded natural gas under supply contracts and entered into natural gas related transactions under transportation, storage and other contracts. In connection with the Energy Services Disposal Group’s business activities prior to the closing of the sale of the Energy Services Disposal Group on June 1, 2020, CERC Corp. issued guarantees to certain of CES’s counterparties to guarantee the payment of CES’s obligations. When CES remained wholly owned by CERC Corp., these guarantees did not represent incremental consolidated obligations, but rather, these guarantees represented guarantees of CES’s obligations to allow it to conduct business without posting other forms of assurance.

A CERC Corp. guarantee primarily had a one- or two-year term, although CERC Corp. would generally not be released from obligations incurred by CES prior to the termination of such guarantee unless the beneficiary of the guarantee affirmatively released CERC Corp. from its obligations under the guarantee. Throughout CERC Corp.’s ownership of CES and subsequent to the sale of the Energy Services Disposal Group through March 31, 2022, CERC Corp. did not pay any amounts under guarantees of CES’s obligations.

Under the terms of the Equity Purchase Agreement, Symmetry Energy Solutions Acquisition must generally use reasonable best efforts to replace existing CERC Corp. guarantees with credit support provided by a party other than CERC Corp. as of and after the closing of the transaction. Additionally, to the extent that CERC Corp. retains any exposure relating to certain guarantees of CES’s obligations 90 days after closing of the transaction, Symmetry Energy Solutions Acquisition will pay a 3% annualized fee on such exposure, increasing by 1% on an annualized basis every three months. As of March 31, 2022, management estimates approximately $6 million of exposure remained outstanding under CERC Corp. guarantees issued prior to the closing of the transaction on June 1, 2020. If CERC Corp. is required to pay a counterparty under a guarantee in respect of obligations of CES, Symmetry Energy Solutions Acquisition is required to promptly reimburse CERC Corp. for all amounts paid. While there can be no assurance that payment under any of these guarantees will not be required in the future, CenterPoint Energy and CERC consider the likelihood of a material amount being incurred as remote.

CenterPoint Energy and CERC recorded no amounts on their respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 related to the performance of these guarantees.

(d) Legal, Environmental and Other Matters

Legal Matters

Litigation Related to the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. Various legal matters are still proceeding with respect to the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. As of March, 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric have been named as a defendant in over 100 lawsuits related to the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. Like other Texas energy companies and TDUs, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric have become involved in certain investigations, litigation and other regulatory and legal proceedings regarding their efforts to restore power and their compliance with NERC, ERCOT and PUCT rules and directives. CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric, along with ERCOT, power generation companies, other TDUs, retail electric providers, and other entities, have received, and may continue to receive, claims and lawsuits filed by plaintiffs alleging wrongful death, personal injury, property damage and other injuries and damages. CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric, along with numerous other entities, have been named as defendants in such litigation, all of which is now pending in Texas state court in Harris County, Texas, as part of a multi-district litigation proceeding. The judge overseeing the multi-district litigation has issued an initial case management order, stayed discovery, and will first entertain dispositive motions in five representative or “bellwether” cases, which will likely be decided later this year and then likely appealed. CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric intend to vigorously defend themselves against the claims raised.

CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric have also responded to inquiries from the Texas Attorney General and the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, and various other regulatory and governmental entities have conducted or are conducting inquiries, investigations and other reviews of the February 2021 Winter Storm Event and the efforts made by various entities to prepare for, and respond to, the event, including the electric generation shortfall issues. Such other entities include the United States Congress, FERC, NERC, Texas RE, ERCOT, Texas government entities and officials such as the Texas Governor’s office, the Texas Legislature, the PUCT, the City of Houston and other municipal and county entities in Houston Electric’s service territory.

Additionally, CenterPoint Energy and CERC have responded to inquiries from the Arkansas, Minnesota and Oklahoma Attorneys General. CenterPoint Energy, Houston Electric and CERC are unable to predict the outcome or consequences of any of the foregoing matters or to estimate a range of potential losses.

Environmental Matters

MGP Sites. CenterPoint Energy, CERC and their predecessors, including predecessors of Vectren, operated MGPs in the past. The costs CenterPoint Energy or CERC, as applicable, expect to incur to fulfill their respective obligations are estimated by management using assumptions based on actual costs incurred, the timing of expected future payments and inflation factors, among others. While CenterPoint Energy and CERC have recorded obligations for all costs which are probable and estimable, including amounts they are presently obligated to incur in connection with activities at these sites, it is possible that future events may require remedial activities which are not presently foreseen, and those costs may not be subject to PRP or insurance recovery.

(i)Minnesota MGPs (CenterPoint Energy and CERC). With respect to certain Minnesota MGP sites, CenterPoint Energy and CERC have completed state-ordered remediation and continue state-ordered monitoring and water treatment. CenterPoint Energy and CERC recorded a liability as reflected in the table below for continued monitoring and any future remediation required by regulators in Minnesota.

(ii)Indiana MGPs (CenterPoint Energy). In the Indiana Gas service territory, the existence, location and certain general characteristics of 26 gas manufacturing and storage sites have been identified for which CenterPoint Energy may have some remedial responsibility. A remedial investigation/feasibility study was completed at one of the sites under an agreed upon order between Indiana Gas and the IDEM, and a Record of Decision was issued by the IDEM in January 2000. The remaining sites have been submitted to the IDEM’s VRP. CenterPoint Energy has also identified its involvement in 5 manufactured gas plant sites in SIGECO’s service territory, all of which are currently enrolled in the IDEM’s VRP. CenterPoint Energy is currently conducting some level of remedial activities, including groundwater monitoring at certain sites.

(iii)Other MGPs (CenterPoint Energy and CERC). In addition to the Minnesota and Indiana sites, the EPA and other regulators have investigated MGP sites that were owned or operated by CenterPoint Energy or CERC or may have been owned by one of their former affiliates.

Total costs that may be incurred in connection with addressing these sites cannot be determined at this time. The estimated accrued costs are limited to CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s share of the remediation efforts and are therefore net of exposures of other PRPs. The estimated range of possible remediation costs for the sites for which CenterPoint Energy and CERC believe they may have responsibility was based on remediation continuing for the minimum time frame given in the table below.


	March 31, 2022
	CenterPoint Energy		CERC
	(in millions, except years)
Amount accrued for remediation	$	17	$	12
Minimum estimated remediation costs	12		9
Maximum estimated remediation costs	51		29
Minimum years of remediation	5		30
Maximum years of remediation	50		50

The cost estimates are based on studies of a site or industry average costs for remediation of sites of similar size. The actual remediation costs will depend on the number of sites to be remediated, the participation of other PRPs, if any, and the remediation methods used.

CenterPoint Energy and CERC do not expect the ultimate outcome of these matters to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of either CenterPoint Energy or CERC.

Asbestos. Some facilities owned by the Registrants or their predecessors contain or have contained asbestos insulation and other asbestos-containing materials. The Registrants are from time to time named, along with numerous others, as defendants in lawsuits filed by a number of individuals who claim injury due to exposure to asbestos, and the Registrants anticipate that additional claims may be asserted in the future. Although their ultimate outcome cannot be predicted at this time, the Registrants do not expect these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on their financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

CCR Rule (CenterPoint Energy). In April 2015, the EPA finalized its CCR Rule, which regulates ash as non-hazardous material under the RCRA. The final rule allows beneficial reuse of ash, and the majority of the ash generated by Indiana Electric’s generating plants will continue to be reused. In July 2018, the EPA released its final CCR Rule Phase I Reconsideration which extended the deadline to October 31, 2020 for ceasing placement of ash in ponds that exceed groundwater protections standards or that fail to meet location restrictions. In August 2019, the EPA proposed additional “Part A” amendments to its CCR Rule with respect to beneficial reuse of ash and other materials. Further “Part B” amendments, which related to alternate liners for CCR surface impoundments and the surface impoundment closure process, were published in March 2020. The Part A amendments were finalized in August 2020 and extended the deadline to cease placement of ash in ponds to April 11, 2021, discussed further below. The EPA published the final Part B amendments in November 2020. The Part A amendments do not restrict Indiana Electric’s current beneficial reuse of its fly ash. CenterPoint Energy evaluated the Part B amendments to determine potential impacts and determined that the Part B amendments did not have an impact on its current plans. Shortly after taking office in January 2021, President Biden signed an executive order requiring agencies to review environmental actions taken by the Trump administration, including the CCR Rule Phase I Reconsideration, the Part A amendments, and the Part B amendments; the EPA has completed its review of the Phase I Reconsideration, Part A amendments, and Part B amendments and determined that the most environmentally protective course is to implement the rules.

Indiana Electric has three ash ponds, two at the F.B. Culley facility (Culley East and Culley West) and one at the A.B. Brown facility. Under the existing CCR Rule, Indiana Electric is required to perform integrity assessments, including ground water monitoring, at its F.B. Culley and A.B. Brown generating stations. The ground water studies are necessary to determine the remaining service life of the ponds and whether a pond must be retrofitted with liners or closed in place. Indiana Electric’s Warrick generating unit is not included in the scope of the CCR Rule as this unit has historically been part of a larger generating station that predominantly serves an adjacent industrial facility. Preliminary groundwater monitoring indicates potential groundwater impacts very close to Indiana Electric’s ash impoundments, and further analysis is ongoing. The CCR Rule required companies to complete location restriction determinations by October 18, 2018. Indiana Electric completed its evaluation and determined that one F.B. Culley pond (Culley East) and the A.B. Brown pond fail the aquifer placement location

restriction. As a result of this failure, Indiana Electric was required to cease disposal of new ash in the ponds and commence closure of the ponds by April 11, 2021, unless approved for an extension. CenterPoint Energy has applied for the extensions available under the CCR Rule that would allow Indiana Electric to continue to use the ponds through October 15, 2023. The EPA is still reviewing industry extension requests, including CenterPoint Energy’s extension request. Companies can continue to operate ponds pending completion of the EPA’s evaluation of the requests for extension. If the EPA denies a full extension request, that denial may result in increased and potentially significant operational costs in connection with the accelerated implementation of an alternative ash disposal system or may adversely impact Indiana Electric’s future operations. Failure to comply with a cease waste receipt could also result in an enforcement proceeding, resulting in the imposition of fines and penalties. On April 24, 2019, Indiana Electric received an order from the IURC approving recovery in rates of costs associated with the closure of the Culley West pond, which has already completed closure activities. On August 14, 2019, Indiana Electric filed its petition with the IURC for recovery of costs associated with the closure of the A.B. Brown ash pond, which would include costs associated with the excavation and recycling of ponded ash. This petition was subsequently approved by the IURC on May 13, 2020. On October 28, 2020, the IURC approved Indiana Electric’s ECA proceeding, which included the initiation of recovery of the federally mandated project costs.

Indiana Electric continues to refine site specific estimates of closure costs for its 10-acre Culley East pond. In July 2018, Indiana Electric filed a Complaint for Damages and Declaratory Relief against its insurers seeking reimbursement of defense, investigation and pond closure costs incurred to comply with the CCR Rule, and has since reached confidential settlement agreements with its insurers. The proceeds of these settlements will offset costs that have been and will be incurred to close the ponds.

As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy has recorded an approximate $90 million ARO, which represents the discounted value of future cash flow estimates to close the ponds at A.B. Brown and F.B. Culley. This estimate is subject to change due to the contractual arrangements; continued assessments of the ash, closure methods, and the timing of closure; implications of Indiana Electric’s generation transition plan; changing environmental regulations; and proceeds received from the settlements in the aforementioned insurance proceeding. In addition to these AROs, Indiana Electric also anticipates equipment purchases of between $60 million and $80 million to complete the A.B. Brown closure project.

Clean Water Act Permitting of Groundwater Discharges. In April 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion providing that indirect discharges via groundwater or other non-point sources are subject to permitting and liability under the Clean Water Act when they are the functional equivalent of a direct discharge. The Registrants are evaluating the extent to which this decision will affect Clean Water Act permitting requirements and/or liability for their operations.

Other Environmental. From time to time, the Registrants identify the presence of environmental contaminants during operations or on property where their predecessors have conducted operations. Other such sites involving contaminants may be identified in the future. The Registrants have and expect to continue to remediate any identified sites consistent with state and federal legal obligations. From time to time, the Registrants have received notices, and may receive notices in the future, from regulatory authorities or others regarding status as a PRP in connection with sites found to require remediation due to the presence of environmental contaminants. In addition, the Registrants have been, or may be, named from time to time as defendants in litigation related to such sites. Although the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted at this time, the Registrants do not expect these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on their financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Other Proceedings

The Registrants are involved in other legal, environmental, tax and regulatory proceedings before various courts, regulatory commissions and governmental agencies regarding matters arising in the ordinary course of business. From time to time, the Registrants are also defendants in legal proceedings with respect to claims brought by various plaintiffs against broad groups of participants in the energy industry. Some of these proceedings involve substantial amounts. The Registrants regularly analyze current information and, as necessary, provide accruals for probable and reasonably estimable liabilities on the eventual disposition of these matters. The Registrants do not expect the disposition of these matters to have a material adverse effect on the Registrants’ financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

(14) Earnings Per Share (CenterPoint Energy)

The Series C Preferred Stock issued in May 2020 were considered participating securities since these shares participated in dividends on Common Stock on a pari passu, pro rata, as-converted basis. As a result, beginning June 30, 2020, earnings per share on Common Stock was computed using the two-class method required for participating securities during the periods the Series C Preferred Stock was outstanding. As of May 7, 2021, all of the remaining outstanding Series C Preferred Stock were

converted into shares of Common Stock and earnings per share on Common Stock and, as such, the two-class method was no longer applicable beginning June 30, 2021.

The two-class method uses an earnings allocation formula that treats participating securities as having rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available only to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations is derived by subtracting the following from income (loss) from continuing operations:

•preferred share dividend requirement;

•deemed dividends for the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature recognized at issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock; and

•an allocation of undistributed earnings to preferred shareholders of participating securities (Series C Preferred Stock) based on the securities’ right to receive dividends.

Undistributed earnings are calculated by subtracting dividends declared on Common Stock, the preferred share dividend requirement and deemed dividends for the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature from net income. Net losses are not allocated to the Series C Preferred Stock as it does not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of CenterPoint Energy.

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders from continuing operations by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Participating securities are excluded from basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders from continuing operations by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including all potentially dilutive common shares, if the effect of such common shares is dilutive.

Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from share-based awards and convertible preferred shares. The dilutive effect of Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock is computed using the if-converted method, as applicable, which assumes conversion of Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock at the beginning of the period, giving income recognition for the add-back of the preferred share dividends, amortization of beneficial conversion feature, and undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders. The dilutive effect of restricted stock is computed using the treasury stock method, as applicable, which includes the incremental shares that would be hypothetically vested in excess of the number of shares assumed to be hypothetically repurchased with the assumed proceeds.

The following table reconciles numerators and denominators of CenterPoint Energy’s basic and diluted earnings per common share.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions, except per share and share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	531	$	280
Less: Preferred stock dividend requirement (Note 18)	13		29

Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders (1)	—		23
Income available to common shareholders from continuing operations - basic	518		228
Add back: Series B Preferred Stock dividend	—		17
Add back: Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders (1)	—		23
Income available to common shareholders from continuing operations - diluted	518		268
Income available to common shareholders from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	—		83
Income available to common shareholders - basic and diluted	$	518	$	351
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	629,134,000		551,546,000
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Restricted stock	2,170,000		3,114,000
Series B Preferred Stock	—		35,937,000
Series C Preferred Stock	—		40,823,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	631,304,000		631,420,000







Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic earnings per common share - continuing operations	$	0.82	$	0.41
Basic earnings per common share - discontinued operations	—		0.15
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.82	$	0.56
Diluted earnings per common share - continuing operations	$	0.82	$	0.43
Diluted earnings per common share - discontinued operations	—		0.13
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.82	$	0.56

(1)There were no undistributed earnings to be allocated to participating securities for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

(15) Reportable Segments

The Registrants’ determination of reportable segments considers the strategic operating units under which its CODM manages sales, allocates resources and assesses performance of various products and services to wholesale or retail customers in differing regulatory environments. Each Registrant’s CODM views net income as the measure of profit or loss for the reportable segments. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for discontinued operations as described below. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy sold certain assets previously owned by entities within Corporate and Other to businesses within the Electric and Natural Gas reportable segments. Prior year amounts were reclassified as a result of this transaction in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and as described in the combined 2021 Form 10-K.

In 2021, CenterPoint Energy’s equity investment in Enable was classified and presented as held for sale and discontinued operations. On December 2, 2021, Enable completed the previously announced Enable Merger pursuant to the Enable Merger Agreement entered into on February 16, 2021. See Note 3 for further information.

As of March 31, 2022, reportable segments by Registrant were as follows:

CenterPoint Energy

•CenterPoint Energy’s Electric reportable segment consisted of electric transmission and distribution services in the Texas gulf coast area in the ERCOT region and electric transmission and distribution services primarily to southwestern Indiana and includes power generation and wholesale power operations in the MISO region.

•CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas reportable segment consists of (i) intrastate natural gas sales to, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas; and (ii) permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies through CEIP.

CenterPoint Energy’s Corporate and Other category consists of energy performance contracting and sustainable infrastructure services through Energy Systems Group and other corporate operations which support all of the business operations of CenterPoint Energy.

Houston Electric

•Houston Electric’s single reportable segment consisted of electric transmission services to transmission service customers in the ERCOT region and distribution services to REPs serving the Texas gulf coast area.

CERC

•CERC’s single reportable segment consisted of (i) intrastate natural gas sales to, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi and Texas; and (ii) permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies through CEIP.

Financial data for reportable segments is as follows, including Corporate and Other and Discontinued Operations for reconciliation purposes:

CenterPoint Energy














	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022			2021
	Revenues from External Customers			Net Income		Revenues from External Customers			Net Income (Loss)
	(in millions)
Electric	$	893	(1)	$	82	$	830	(1)	$	75
Natural Gas	1,824			398		1,663			229

Corporate and Other	46			51		54			(24)

Continuing Operations	$	2,763		531		$	2,547		280
Discontinued Operations, net				—					83
Consolidated				$	531				$	363

(1)Houston Electric revenues from major external customers are as follows (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Affiliates of NRG			$	225	$	195
Affiliates of Vistra Energy Corp.			105		88


	Total Assets
	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Electric	$	17,258	$	16,547
Natural Gas	16,306		16,267

Corporate and Other, net of eliminations (1)	1,638		2,527

Continuing Operations	35,202		35,341
Assets Held for Sale	—		2,338
Consolidated	$	35,202	$	37,679

(1)Total assets included pension and other postemployment-related regulatory assets of $423 million and $427 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Houston Electric

Houston Electric consists of a single reportable segment; therefore, a tabular reportable segment presentation has not been included.

CERC

CERC consists of a single reportable segment; therefore, a tabular reportable segment presentation has not been included.

(16) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

The table below provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash Payments/Receipts:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	134	$	63	$	24	$	159	$	70	$	21
Income tax refunds, net	(15)		—		—		(4)		—		—
Non-cash transactions:
Accounts payable related to capital expenditures	307		232		79		166		140		56
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities (1)	—		—		—		1		—		—

(1) Excludes ROU assets obtained through prepayment of the lease liabilities. See Note 19.

The table below provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to the amount reported in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows:


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents (1)	$	125	$	104	$	4	$	230	$	214	$	8
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22		18		—		24		19		—

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows	$	147	$	122	$	4	$	254	$	233	$	8

(1)Houston Electric’s Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 included $104 million and $92 million, respectively, of cash related to the Bond Companies.

(17) Related Party Transactions (Houston Electric and CERC)

Houston Electric and CERC participate in CenterPoint Energy’s money pool through which they can borrow or invest on a short-term basis. Funding needs are aggregated and external borrowing or investing is based on the net cash position. The net funding requirements of the CenterPoint Energy money pool are expected to be met with borrowings under CenterPoint Energy’s revolving credit facility or the sale of CenterPoint Energy’s commercial paper.

The table below summarizes CenterPoint Energy money pool activity:


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Houston Electric			CERC			Houston Electric			CERC
	(in millions, except interest rates)
Money pool investments (borrowings) (1)	$	354		$	—		$	(512)		$	(224)
Weighted average interest rate	0.55		%	0.55		%	0.34		%	0.34		%

(1)Included in Accounts and notes receivable (payable)–affiliated companies on Houston Electric’s and CERC’s respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

CenterPoint Energy provides some corporate services to Houston Electric and CERC. The costs of services have been charged directly to Houston Electric and CERC using methods that management believes are reasonable. These methods include usage rates, dedicated asset assignment and proportionate corporate formulas based on operating expenses, assets, gross margin, employees and a composite of assets, gross margin and employees. Houston Electric provides certain services to CERC. These services are billed at actual cost, either directly or as an allocation and include fleet services, shop services, geographic services, surveying and right-of-way services, radio communications, data circuit management and field operations. Additionally, CERC provides certain services to Houston Electric. These services are billed at actual cost, either directly or as an allocation and include line locating and other miscellaneous services. These charges are not necessarily indicative of what would have been incurred had Houston Electric and CERC not been affiliates.

Amounts charged for these services were as follows and are included primarily in operation and maintenance expenses:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Houston Electric		CERC		Houston Electric		CERC
			(in millions)
Corporate service charges			$	39	$	45	$	43	$	50
Net affiliate service charges (billings)			(6)		6		(1)		1

The table below presents transactions among Houston Electric, CERC and their parent, CenterPoint Energy.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Houston Electric		CERC		Houston Electric		CERC
			(in millions)
Cash dividends paid to parent			$	37	$	23	$	—	$	—
Cash dividend paid to parent related to the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses			—		720		—		—
Cash contribution from parent			637		—		—		—
Non-cash capital contribution from parent in payment for property, plant and equipment below			38		46		—		—
Payable to parent for property, plant and equipment below			52		41		—		—
Property, plant and equipment from parent (1)			90		87		—		—

(1) Property, plant and equipment purchased from CenterPoint Energy at its net carrying value on the date of purchase.

(18) Equity

Dividends Declared and Paid (CenterPoint Energy)

CenterPoint Energy did not declare dividends on its Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock during either of the three months ended March 31, 2022 or 2021. The table below provides information about dividends paid during each of these periods:


	Dividends Paid Per Share
		Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
Common Stock			$	0.170	$	0.160
Series A Preferred Stock			30.625		30.625
Series B Preferred Stock			—		17.500
Series C Preferred Stock (1)			—		0.160

(1)The Series C Preferred Stock was 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. All of the outstanding Series C Preferred Stock was converted to Common Stock during April and May 2021.

Preferred Stock (CenterPoint Energy)


	Liquidation Preference Per Share		Shares Outstanding as of		Outstanding Value as of
			March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions, except shares and per share amounts)
Series A Preferred Stock	$	1,000	800,000	800,000	$	790	$	790


			800,000	800,000	$	790	$	790

Income Allocated to Preferred Shareholders (CenterPoint Energy)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Series A Preferred Stock			$	13	$	12
Series B Preferred Stock			—		17



Total income allocated to preferred shareholders			$	13	$	29

Temporary Equity (CenterPoint Energy)

On the approval and recommendation of the Compensation Committee and approval of the Board (acting solely through its independent directors), CenterPoint Energy entered into a retention incentive agreement with David J. Lesar, President and Chief Executive Officer of CenterPoint Energy, dated July 20, 2021. Under the terms of the retention incentive agreement, Mr. Lesar will receive equity-based awards under CenterPoint Energy’s LTIP covering a total of 1 million shares of Common Stock (Total Stock Award) to be granted in multiple annual awards. Mr. Lesar received 400 thousand restricted stock units in July 2021 that will vest in December 2022 and 400 thousand restricted stock units in February 2022 that will vest in December 2023. In February 2023, restricted stock units covering the remaining 200 thousand shares, or such lesser number of restricted stock units as may be required pursuant to the annual individual award limitations under CenterPoint Energy’s LTIP, will be awarded to Mr. Lesar and will vest in December 2023. In the event any shares under the Total Stock Award remain unawarded, in February 2024, a fully vested stock bonus award of the remaining shares will be granted. For accounting purposes, the 1 million shares under the Total Stock Award, consisting of both the awarded and unawarded equity-based awards described above, were considered granted in July 2021. In the event of death, disability, termination without cause or resignation for good reason, as defined in the retention incentive agreement, that occurs prior to the full Total Stock Award being awarded, CenterPoint Energy will pay a lump sum cash payment equal to the value of the unawarded equity-based awards, based on the closing trading price

of Common Stock on the date of the event’s occurrence. Because the unawarded equity-based awards are redeemable for cash upon events that are not probable at the grant date, the equity associated with the unawarded equity-based awards will be classified as Temporary Equity on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:




















	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Beginning Balance	$	(64)	$	—	$	10	$	(90)	$	—	$	10
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications:


Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates	—		—		—		1		—		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Actuarial losses (1)	1		—		—		2		—		—

Reclassification of deferred loss from cash flow hedges realized in net income	1		—		—		—		—		—


Net current period other comprehensive income	2		—		—		3		—		—
Ending Balance	$	(62)	$	—	$	10	$	(87)	$	—	$	10

(1)Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic cost and are reflected in Other income, net in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

(19) Leases

In 2021 Houston Electric entered into a temporary short-term lease and a long-term lease, each for mobile generation. The short-term lease agreement allows Houston Electric to take delivery of mobile generation assets on a short-term basis with a term ending in the third quarter of 2022. Per Houston Electric’s short term lease accounting policy election, a ROU asset and lease liability are not reflected on Houston Electric’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Expenses associated with the short-term lease, including carrying costs, are deferred to a regulatory asset and totaled $51 million and $20 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Houston Electric took delivery of an additional 128 MW of mobile generation under the long-term lease in the first quarter of 2022 and remitted a cash payment under the lease of $171 million. These assets were previously available under the short-term lease agreement. Houston Electric derecognized the finance lease liability when the extinguishment criteria in Topic 405 - Liabilities was achieved. Per the terms of the agreement, lease payments are due and made in full by Houston Electric upon taking possession of the asset, relieving substantially all of the associated finance lease liability as of March 31, 2022. The remaining finance lease liability associated with the commenced long-term mobile generation agreement was not significant as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and relates to removal costs that will be incurred at the end of the lease term. The long-term lease agreement includes up to 505 MW of mobile generation of which 253 MW and 125 MW was delivered as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, triggering lease commencement at delivery, and has an initial term ending in 2029 for all mobile generation leases. As of March 31, 2022, Houston Electric has secured a first lien on all the generation equipment leases and no amount of the payments made by Houston Electric were held in escrow.

The components of lease cost, included in Operation and maintenance expense on the Registrants’ respective Statements of Consolidated Income, are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating lease cost	$	2	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Short-term lease cost	46		46		—		10		10		—
Variable lease cost	(1)		(1)		—		—		—		—
Total lease cost (1)	$	47	$	45	$	1	$	12	$	10	$	1

(1) CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric defer finance lease costs for mobile generation to Regulatory assets for recovery rather than to Depreciation and Amortization in the Statements of Consolidated Income.

The components of lease income were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating lease income	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Variable lease income	—		—		—		—		—		—
Total lease income	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:


	March 31, 2022									December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy			Houston Electric			CERC			CenterPoint Energy			Houston Electric			CERC
	(in millions, except lease term and discount rate)
Assets:
Operating ROU assets (1)	$	16		$	1		$	7		$	22		$	1		$	12
Finance ROU assets (2)	344			343			—			179			179			—
Total leased assets	$	360		$	344		$	7		$	201		$	180		$	12

Liabilities:
Current operating lease liability (3)	$	4		$	—		$	2		$	6		$	1		$	2
Non-current operating lease liability (4)	12			1			5			17			—			11
Total leased liabilities (5)	$	16		$	1		$	7		$	23		$	1		$	13

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases	5.2			4.3			4.5			6.2			4.1			6.5
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases	3.20		%	3.00		%	3.52		%	3.10		%	2.86		%	3.20		%
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases	7.3			7.3			—			7.5			7.5			—
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases	2.21		%	2.21		%	—			2.21		%	2.21		%	—

(1)Reported within Other assets in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2)Reported within Property, Plant and Equipment in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization.

(3)Reported within Current other liabilities in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)Reported within Other liabilities in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(5)Finance lease liabilities were not material as of December 31, 2021 or 2020 and are reported within Other long-term debt in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets when applicable.

As of March 31, 2022, finance lease liabilities were not significant to the Registrants. As of March 31, 2022, maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Remainder of 2022	$	4	$	1	$	1
2023	4		—		2
2024	3		—		2
2025	2		—		1
2026	2		—		1
2027 and beyond	3		—		1
Total lease payments	18		1		8
Less: Interest	2		—		1
Present value of lease liabilities	$	16	$	1	$	7

As of March 31, 2022, future minimum finance lease payments were not significant to the Registrants, exclusive of approximately $347 million of legally-binding undiscounted minimum lease payments for finance leases for approximately 252 MW of mobile generation leases signed but not yet commenced. As of March 31, 2022, maturities of undiscounted operating lease payments to be received are as follows:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Remainder of 2022	$	5	$	1	$	3
2023	5		—		3
2024	5		—		3
2025	5		—		3
2026	6		—		4
2027	6		—		4
2028 and beyond	136		—		132
Total lease payments to be received	$	168	$	1	$	152

Other information related to leases is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating cash flows from operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	2	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Financing cash flows from finance leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities	171		171		—		—		—		—

See Note 16 for information on ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities.

(20) Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy)

CenterPoint Energy Dividend Declarations

Equity Instrument

Declaration Date

Record Date

Payment Date

Per Share

Common Stock

April 22, 2022

May 19, 2022

June 9, 2022

0.1700

Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

The following combined discussion and analysis should be read in combination with the Interim Condensed Financial Statements contained in this combined Form 10-Q and the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K. When discussing CenterPoint Energy’s consolidated financial information, it includes the results of Houston Electric and CERC, which, along with CenterPoint Energy, are collectively referred to as the Registrants. Where appropriate, information relating to a specific Registrant has been segregated and labeled as such. In this combined Form 10-Q, the terms “our,” “we” and “us” are used as abbreviated references to CenterPoint Energy, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries. No Registrant makes any representations as to the information related solely to CenterPoint Energy or the subsidiaries of CenterPoint Energy other than itself.

RECENT EVENTS

Sale of Natural Gas Businesses. On January 10, 2022, CERC Corp. completed the sale of its Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses. For additional information regarding discontinued operations and divestitures, see Note 3 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Sale of Energy Transfer Equity Securities. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy sold its remaining Energy Transfer Common Units and Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units for net proceeds of $702 million. For more information, see Note 10 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Debt Transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, Houston Electric issued $800 million in new debt and CenterPoint Energy and CERC repaid or redeemed a combined $1,030 million of debt, excluding scheduled principal payments on Securitization Bonds. For information about debt transactions to date in 2022, see Note 11 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Regulatory Proceedings. For information related to our pending and completed regulatory proceedings to date in 2022, see “—Liquidity and Capital Resources —Regulatory Matters” below.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For information regarding factors that may affect the future results of our consolidated operations, please read “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.

Income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021		Favorable (Unfavorable)
		(in millions)
Electric		$	82	$	75	$	7
Natural Gas		398		229		169
Total Utility Operations		480		304		176

Corporate & Other (1)		38		(53)		91
Discontinued Operations		—		83		(83)
Total CenterPoint Energy		$	518	$	334	$	184

(1)Includes energy performance contracting and sustainable infrastructure services through Energy Systems Group, unallocated corporate costs, interest income and interest expense, intercompany eliminations and the reduction of income allocated to preferred shareholders.

Three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to three months ended March 31, 2021

Income available to common shareholders increased $184 million primarily due to the following items:

•the gain, net of transaction costs, associated with the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses in January 2022; and

•the dividend requirement associated with the Series B Preferred Stock in 2021.

These increases were partially offset by:

•a decrease in earnings associated with midstream common and preferred units; and

•increased costs associated with the early redemption of long-term debt.

Excluding those items, income available to common shareholders increased $9 million primarily due to the following key factors:

•rate relief, net of increases in depreciation and amortization and taxes other than income taxes; and

•continued customer growth.

These increases were partially offset by:

•increased operation and maintenance expense; and

•increased interest expense.

Income Tax Expense. For a discussion of effective tax rate per period, see Note 12 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY’S RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT

CenterPoint Energy’s CODM views net income as the measure of profit or loss for the reportable segments. Segment results include inter-segment interest income and expense, which may result in inter-segment profit and loss. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy sold certain assets previously owned by entities within Corporate and Other to businesses within the Electric and Natural Gas reportable segments. Prior year amounts were reclassified as a result of the transaction in the three months ended March 31, 2022.

The following discussion of results of operations by reportable segment concentrates on CenterPoint Energy’s Utility Operations, conducted through two reportable segments, Electric and Natural Gas.

Electric (CenterPoint Energy)

For information regarding factors that may affect the future results of operations of the Electric reportable segment, please read “Risk Factors — Risk Factors Associated with Our Consolidated Financial Condition,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Businesses,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” and “— General Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.

The following table provides summary data of the Electric reportable segment:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022			2021			Favorable (Unfavorable)
		(in millions, except operating statistics)
Revenues		$	893		$	830		$	63
Cost of revenues (1)		41			45			4
Revenues less Cost of revenues		852			785			67
Expenses:
Operation and maintenance		437			411			(26)
Depreciation and amortization		192			174			(18)
Taxes other than income taxes		68			67			(1)

Total expenses		697			652			(45)
Operating Income		155			133			22
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense and other finance charges		(57)			(56)			(1)

Other income, net		5			7			(2)
Income Before Income Taxes		103			84			19
Income tax expense		21			9			(12)
Net Income		$	82		$	75		$	7
Throughput (in GWh):
Residential		6,346			6,070			5		%
Total		23,155			21,241			9		%
Weather (percentage of 10-year average for service area):
Cooling degree days		62		%	109		%	(47)		%
Heating degree days		129		%	95		%	34		%
Number of metered customers at end of period:
Residential		2,502,253			2,448,439			2		%
Total		2,824,100			2,765,496			2		%

(1)Includes Utility natural gas, fuel and purchased power.

The following table provides variance explanations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to three months ended March 31, 2021 by major income statement caption for the Electric reportable segment:


	Favorable (Unfavorable)

	(in millions)
Revenues less Cost of revenues
Transmission Revenues, including TCOS and TCRF, inclusive of costs billed by transmission providers, partially offset in operation and maintenance	$	29
Bond Companies, offset in other line items	9
Refund of protected and unprotected EDIT, offset in income tax expense	8
Weather, efficiency improvements and other usage impacts	8
Customer growth	6
Customer rates	4
Bond Companies equity return, related to the annual true-up of transition charges for amounts over or under collected in prior periods	2
Miscellaneous revenues	2
Impacts from increased peak demand in 2021, collected in rates in 2022	1
Energy efficiency and pass-through offset in operation and maintenance	(2)
Total	$	67
Operation and maintenance
Transmission costs billed by transmission providers, offset in revenues less cost of revenues	$	(22)

Contract services	(7)
All other operation and maintenance expense, including materials and supplies and insurance	(5)
Bond Companies, offset in other line items	1
Energy efficiency and pass-through offset in revenues	3

Support services	4
Total	$	(26)
Depreciation and amortization
Bond Companies, offset in other line items	$	(12)
Ongoing additions to plant-in-service	(6)
Total	$	(18)
Taxes other than income taxes
Franchise fees and other taxes	$	2
Incremental capital projects placed in service	(3)
Total	$	(1)



Interest expense and other finance charges
Bond Companies, offset in other line items	$	2
Incremental borrowings to fund capital expenditures	(3)
Total	$	(1)




Other income, net
Other non-operating income	$	(2)


Total	$	(2)

Income Tax Expense. For a discussion of effective tax rate per period by Registrant, see Note 12 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Natural Gas (CenterPoint Energy)

For information regarding factors that may affect the future results of operations of CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas reportable segment, please read “Risk Factors — Risk Factors Associated with Our Consolidated Financial Condition,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Natural Gas' Business,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” and “— General Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.

The following table provides summary data of CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas reportable segment:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022			2021			Favorable (Unfavorable)
		(in millions, except operating statistics)
Revenues		$	1,824		$	1,663		$	161
Cost of revenues (1)		1,058			893			(165)
Revenues less Cost of revenues		766			770			(4)
Expenses:
Operation and maintenance		246			250			4
Depreciation and amortization		112			128			16
Taxes other than income taxes		77			74			(3)
Total expenses		435			452			17
Operating Income		331			318			13
Other Income (Expense):
Gain on sale		303			—			303
Interest expense and other finance charges		(30)			(33)			3


Income Before Income Taxes		604			285			319
Income tax expense		206			56			(150)
Net Income		$	398		$	229		$	169



Throughput (in Bcf):
Residential		123			128			(4)		%
Commercial and Industrial		137			145			(6)		%
Total		260			273			(5)		%
Weather (percentage of 10-year average for service area):
Heating degree days		109		%	103		%	6		%
Number of metered customers at end of period:
Residential		3,926,192			4,343,863			(10)		%
Commercial and Industrial		297,270			351,363			(15)		%
Total		4,223,462			4,695,226			(10)		%

(1)Includes Utility natural gas, fuel and purchased power and Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas.


	Favorable (Unfavorable)

	(in millions)
Revenues less Cost of revenues
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	(86)
Energy efficiency, offset in operation and maintenance	(2)
Customer growth	4
Refund of protected and unprotected EDIT, offset in income tax expense	4
Gross receipts tax, offset in taxes other than income taxes	9

Weather and usage	9
Non-volumetric and miscellaneous revenue	14
Customer rates and impact of the change in rate design, exclusive of the TCJA impact	44
Total	$	(4)
Operation and maintenance

Other operating and maintenance expense, including materials and supplies and insurance	$	(21)
Labor and benefits	(6)
Contract services	(1)
Energy efficiency, offset in revenues less cost of revenues	2
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	30
Total	$	4
Depreciation and amortization
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	15
Indiana lower depreciation rates from recent rate order	5
Incremental capital projects placed in service	(4)

Total	$	16
Taxes other than income taxes
Gross receipts tax, offset in revenues less cost of revenues	$	(9)
Incremental capital projects placed in service	(1)
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	7
Total	$	(3)
Gain on Sale
Net gain on sale of Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses	$	303
Total	$	303
Interest expense and other finance charges
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	3

Total	$	3

Income Tax Expense. For a discussion of effective tax rate per period by Registrant, see Note 12 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

HOUSTON ELECTRIC’S MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS

OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Houston Electric’s CODM views net income as the measure of profit or loss for its reportable segment. Houston Electric consists of a single reportable segment. Houston Electric’s results of operations are affected by seasonal fluctuations in the demand for electricity. Houston Electric’s results of operations are also affected by, among other things, the actions of various governmental authorities having jurisdiction over rates Houston Electric charges, debt service costs, income tax expense, Houston Electric’s ability to collect receivables from REPs and Houston Electric’s ability to recover its regulatory assets. For more information regarding factors that may affect the future results of operations of Houston Electric’s business, please read “Risk Factors — Risk Factors Associated with Our Consolidated Financial Condition,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Businesses,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” and “— General Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022			2021			Favorable (Unfavorable)
		(in millions, except operating statistics)
Revenues:
TDU		$	693		$	640		$	53
Bond Companies		53			44			9
Total revenues		746			684			62
Expenses:
Operation and maintenance, excluding Bond Companies		394			371			(23)
Depreciation and amortization, excluding Bond Companies		114			105			(9)
Taxes other than income taxes		63			63			—
Bond Companies		49			38			(11)
Total expenses		620			577			(43)
Operating Income		126			107			19
Other Income (Expense)
Interest expense and other finance charges		(48)			(45)			(3)
Interest expense on Securitization Bonds		(4)			(6)			2


Other income, net		4			5			(1)
Income Before Income Taxes		78			61			17
Income tax expense		17			8			(9)
Net Income		$	61		$	53		$	8
Throughput (in GWh):
Residential		5,988			5,701			5		%
Total		21,934			19,739			11		%
Weather (percentage of 10-year average for service area):
Cooling degree days		62		%	112		%	(50)		%
Heating degree days		129		%	104		%	25		%
Number of metered customers at end of period:
Residential		2,370,818			2,318,030			2		%
Total		2,673,393			2,615,917			2		%

The following table provides variance explanations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to three months ended March 31, 2021 by major income statement caption for Houston Electric:


	Favorable (Unfavorable)

	(in millions)
Revenues
Transmission Revenues, including TCOS and TCRF, inclusive of costs billed by transmission providers	$	29
Bond Companies, offset in other line items	9
Refund of protected and unprotected EDIT, offset in income tax expense	8

Weather impacts and other usage	8
Customer growth	6
Equity return, related to the annual true-up of transition charges for amounts over or under collected in prior periods	2
Impacts from increased peak demand in 2021, collected in rates in 2022	1
Miscellaneous revenues, primarily related to right-of-way revenues, and service connections	1
Energy efficiency, offset in operation and maintenance	(2)

Total	$	62
Operation and maintenance, excluding Bond Companies
Transmission costs billed by transmission providers, offset in revenues	$	(22)
Contract services	(5)
Other operation and maintenance expense	(3)
Labor and benefits	1


Energy efficiency, offset in revenues	2
Support services	4
Total	$	(23)
Depreciation and amortization, excluding Bond Companies
Ongoing additions to plant-in-service	$	(9)
Total	$	(9)
Taxes other than income taxes
Franchise fees and other taxes	$	3
Incremental capital projects placed in service	(3)
Total	$	—
Bond Companies expense
Operations and maintenance and depreciation expense, offset in other line items	$	(11)
	$	(11)
Interest expense and other finance charges
Incremental borrowings to fund capital expenditures	$	(3)
Total	$	(3)




Interest expense on Securitization Bonds
Lower outstanding principal balance, offset in other line items	$	2
Total	$	2
Other income, net
Other non-operating income	$	(1)


Total	$	(1)

Income Tax Expense. For a discussion of effective tax rate per period, see Note 12 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

CERC’S MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CERC’s CODM views net income as the measure of profit or loss for its reportable segment. CERC’s results of operations are affected by seasonal fluctuations in the demand for natural gas. CERC’s results of operations are also affected by, among other things, the actions of various federal, state and local governmental authorities having jurisdiction over rates CERC charges, debt service costs and income tax expense, CERC’s ability to collect receivables from customers and CERC’s ability to recover its regulatory assets. For more information regarding factors that may affect the future results of operations for CERC’s business, please read “Risk Factors — Risk Factors Associated with Our Consolidated Financial Condition,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Natural Gas’ Business,” “— Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” and “— General Risk Factors Affecting Our Businesses” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022			2021			Favorable (Unfavorable)
		(in millions, except operating statistics)
Revenues		$	1,385		$	1,177		$	208
Cost of revenues (1)		858			625			(233)
Revenues less Cost of revenues		527			552			(25)
Expenses:
Operation and maintenance		187			198			11
Depreciation and amortization		72			80			8
Taxes other than income taxes		56			56			—
Total expenses		315			334			19
Operating Income		212			218			(6)
Other Income (Expense):
Gain on sale		557			—			557
Interest expense and other finance charges		(21)			(24)			3

Other expense, net		—			(1)			1
Income Before Income Taxes		748			193			555
Income tax expense		194			42			(152)


Net Income		$	554		$	151		$	403
Throughput (in Bcf):
Residential		86			93			(8)		%
Commercial and Industrial		78			87			(10)		%
Total		164			180			(9)		%
Weather (percentage of 10-year average for service area):
Heating degree days		117		%	102		%	15		%
Number of metered customers at end of period:
Residential		2,934,085			3,362,902			(13)		%
Commercial and Industrial		207,348			261,944			(21)		%
Total		3,141,433			3,624,846			(13)		%

(1)Includes Utility natural gas and Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas.

The following table provides variance explanations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to three months ended March 31, 2021 by major income statement caption for CERC:


	Favorable (Unfavorable)

	(in millions)
Revenues less Cost of revenues

Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	(86)
Customer growth	3
Refund of protected and unprotected EDIT, offset in income tax expense	4
Energy efficiency, offset in operation and maintenance	5
Gross receipts tax, offset in taxes other than income taxes	6

Weather and usage	7
Non-volumetric and miscellaneous revenue	13
Customer rates and impact of the change in rate design, exclusive of the TCJA impact	23
Total	$	(25)
Operation and maintenance
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	30

Labor and benefits	(1)
Energy efficiency, offset in revenues less cost of revenues	(5)
Other operating and maintenance expense, including materials and supplies and insurance	(13)



Total	$	11
Depreciation and amortization
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	15
Incremental capital projects placed in service	(7)

Total	$	8
Taxes other than income taxes
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	7
Incremental capital projects placed in service	(1)
Gross receipts tax, offset in revenues less cost of revenues	(6)
Total	$	—
Gain on Sale
Net gain on sale of Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses	$	557
Total	$	557
Interest expense and other finance charges
Nine days in 2022 versus three months in 2021 for Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses due to sale	$	3
Total	$	3

Income Tax Expense. For a discussion of effective tax rate per period, see Note 12 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

CERTAIN FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE EARNINGS

For information on other developments, factors and trends that may have an impact on the Registrants’ future earnings, please read “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Certain Factors Affecting Future Earnings” in Item 7 of Part II and “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K, in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” in this combined Form 10-Q.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Historical Cash Flows

The following table summarizes the net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	580	$	73	$	347	$	(1,681)	$	47	$	(1,787)
Investing activities	1,934		(848)		1,860		(604)		(982)		(131)
Financing activities	(2,621)		664		(2,211)		2,285		940		1,918

Operating Activities. The following items contributed to increased (decreased) net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Changes in net income after adjusting for non-cash items	$	(248)	$	43	$	(7)
Changes in working capital	(26)		3		(56)
Change in net regulatory assets and liabilities (1)	2,432		(12)		2,190
Change in equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (2)	108		—		—
Change in distributions from unconsolidated affiliates (2)	(39)		—		—

Lower pension contribution	6		—		—
Other	28		(8)		7
	$	2,261	$	26	$	2,134

(1)The change in net regulatory assets and liabilities at CenterPoint Energy and CERC is primarily due to the extraordinary natural gas costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. See Note 6 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements for more information on the February 2021 Winter Storm Event.

(2)In September 2021, CenterPoint Energy’s equity investment in Enable met the held for sale criteria and is reflected as discontinued operations on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income. For further information, see Note 3 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Investing Activities. The following items contributed to (increased) decreased net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Proceeds from the sale of equity securities	$	702	$	—	$	—

Capital expenditures	(252)		(177)		(64)
Net change in notes receivable from affiliated companies	—		311		—


Proceeds from divestitures	2,060		—		2,060


Other	28		—		(5)
	$	2,538	$	134	$	1,991

Financing Activities. The following items contributed to (increased) decreased net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Net changes in commercial paper outstanding	$	(1,979)	$	—	$	(1,002)


Net changes in long-term debt outstanding, excluding commercial paper	(2,728)		(204)		(2,124)


Net changes in debt issuance costs	12		2		6
Net changes in short-term borrowings	(43)		—		(43)

Payment of obligation for finance lease	(171)		(171)		—
Increased payment of common stock dividends	(19)		—		—
Decreased payment of preferred stock dividends	24		—		—
Net change in notes payable from affiliated companies	—		(504)		(224)
Contribution from parent	—		637		—
Dividend to parent	—		(37)		(743)


Other	(2)		1		1
	$	(4,906)	$	(276)	$	(4,129)

Future Sources and Uses of Cash

The liquidity and capital requirements of the Registrants are affected primarily by results of operations, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, tax payments, working capital needs and various regulatory actions. Capital expenditures are expected to be used for investment in infrastructure. These capital expenditures are anticipated to maintain reliability and safety, increase resiliency and expand our systems through value-added projects. In addition to dividend payments on CenterPoint Energy’s Series A Preferred Stock and Common Stock, interest payments on debt, the Registrants’ principal anticipated cash requirements for the remaining nine months of 2022 include the following:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Estimated capital expenditures	$	2,986	$	1,475	$	1,182
Scheduled principal payments on Securitization Bonds	182		182		—
Minimum contributions to pension plans and other post-retirement plans	11		1		3
Finance lease for mobile generation	347		347		—

The Registrants expect that anticipated cash needs for the remaining nine months of 2022 will be met with borrowings under their credit facilities, proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, term loans, anticipated cash flows from operations, and, with respect to CenterPoint Energy and CERC, proceeds from commercial paper. Discretionary financing or refinancing may result in the issuance of debt securities of the Registrants in the capital markets or the arrangement of additional credit facilities or term bank loans. Issuances of debt in the capital markets, funds raised in the commercial paper markets and additional credit facilities may not, however, be available on acceptable terms.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Other than Houston Electric’s general mortgage bonds issued as collateral for tax-exempt long-term debt of CenterPoint Energy as discussed in Note 11 and guarantees as discussed in Note 13(b) to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Regulatory Matters

February 2021 Winter Storm Event

For further information about the February 2021 Winter Storm Event, see Note 6 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Indiana Electric CPCN (CenterPoint Energy)

On February 9, 2021, Indiana Electric entered into a BTA with a subsidiary of Capital Dynamics. Under the agreement, Capital Dynamics, with its partner Tenaska, contracted to build a 300 MW solar array in Posey County, Indiana through a special purpose entity, Posey Solar. Upon completion of construction, Indiana Electric will acquire Posey Solar and its solar array assets for a fixed purchase price. On February 23, 2021, Indiana Electric filed a CPCN with the IURC seeking approval to purchase the project. Indiana Electric also sought approval for a 100 MW solar PPA with Clenera LLC in Warrick County, Indiana. The request accounted for increased cost of debt related to this PPA, which provides equivalent equity return to offset imputed debt during the 25 year life of the PPA. A hearing was conducted on June 21, 2021. On October 27, 2021, the IURC issued an order approving the CPCN, authorizing Indiana Electric to purchase the Posey solar project through a BTA and approved recovery of costs via a levelized rate over the anticipated 35-year life. The IURC also approved the Warrick County solar PPA but denied the request to preemptively offset imputed debt in the PPA cost. Due to rising cost for the project, caused in part by supply chain issues in the energy industry, the rising costs of commodities and community feedback, we, along with Capital Dynamics, announced plans in January, 2022 to downsize the Posey solar project to approximately 200 MW. The Posey solar project is expected to be in service by 2023. Indiana Electric collaboratively agreed to the scope change and is currently working through contract negotiations, contingent on further IURC review and approval.

On June 17, 2021, Indiana Electric filed a CPCN with the IURC seeking approval to construct two natural gas combustion turbines to replace portions of its existing coal-fired generation fleet. Indiana Electric has also requested depreciation expense and post in-service carrying costs to be deferred in a regulatory asset until the date Indiana South’s base rates include a return on and recovery of depreciation expense on the facility. A hearing was conducted on January 26 through 28, 2022. The estimated $334 million turbine facility would be constructed at the current site of the A.B. Brown power plant in Posey County, Indiana and would provide a combined output of 460 MW. A new approximately 23.5 mile pipeline requiring FERC approval would also be constructed and operated by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC to supply natural gas to the turbine facility. Construction of the turbines will begin following receipt of necessary regulatory approvals by the IURC and FERC, which are anticipated in the second half of 2022 and first quarter of 2023, respectively. The turbines are targeted to be operational in first quarter of 2025. Subject to IURC approval, recovery of the proposed natural gas combustion turbines and regulatory asset will be requested in the next Indiana Electric rate case expected in 2023.

On August 25, 2021, Indiana Electric filed with the IURC seeking approval to purchase 185 MW of solar power, under a 15-year PPA, from Oriden LLC, which is developing a solar project in Vermillion County, Indiana, and 150 MW of solar power, under a 20-year PPA, from Origis Energy USA Inc., which is developing a solar project in Knox County, Indiana. Subject to necessary approvals, both solar arrays are expected to be in service by 2023. For more information regarding uncertainties related to our solar projects, see Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q and “ —Solar Panel Issues” below.

Indiana Electric Securitization of Planned Generation Retirements (CenterPoint Energy)

The State of Indiana has enacted legislation, Senate Bill 386, that would enable CenterPoint Energy to request approval from the IURC to securitize the remaining book value and removal costs associated with generating facilities to be retired in the next twenty-four months. The Governor of Indiana signed the legislation on April 19, 2021. CenterPoint Energy intends in the second quarter of 2022 to make a filing with the IURC to securitize qualified costs associated with its planned retirements of coal generation facilities.

Subsidiary Restructuring

In July 2021, Indiana North and SIGECO filed petitions with the IURC for the approval of a new financial services agreement and the confirmation of Indiana North’s financing authority, and final orders were issued by the IURC on December 28, 2021. VEDO filed a similar application with the PUCO in September 2021 and the PUCO issued an order on January 26, 2022 adopting recommendations by PUCO staff. CenterPoint Energy is evaluating the transfer of Indiana North and VEDO from VUHI to CERC in order to better align its organizational structure with management and financial reporting. Both the IURC and PUCO have approved the transaction. In order to effect the restructuring, VUHI has approached certain of its debt holders with an offer to exchange existing VUHI debt for CERC debt. The orders allow the reissuance of existing debt of Indiana North and VEDO to CERC, to continue to amortize existing issuance expenses and discounts, and to treat any potential exchange fees as discounts to be amortized over the life of the debt.

Texas Legislation (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric)

Houston Electric continues to review the effects of the legislation and is working with the PUCT regarding proposed rulemakings and pursuing implementation of these items where applicable. For example, in 2021 Houston Electric entered into two leases for temporary emergency electric energy (mobile generation): (1) a temporary short-term lease of 220 MW as of December 31, 2021 and reduced to 92 MW as of March 31, 2022 as assets were delivered under the long-term lease agreement and (2) a 7.5 year lease for up to 505 MW of mobile generation of which 253 MW and 125 MW was delivered as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. On April 5, 2022, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric filed its DCRF with the PUCT seeking recovery of deferred costs and the applicable return as of December 31, 2021 under these lease agreements, approximating $200 million. The annual revenue increase requested for these lease agreements is approximately $60 million. These mobile generation leases will support resiliency in major weather events and were deployed during the restoration process for Hurricane Nicholas. For additional information, see Note 19 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

In addition to these measures taken by Houston Electric to support system preparedness and reliability, in February 2022, the City of Houston launched the first-of-its-kind long-term strategic power resilience initiative called “Resilient Now.” In a joint effort, Houston Electric is working with the City of Houston to develop the Master Energy Plan for the city to help the community thrive through economic changes, digital transformation, and advancing environmental goals for the benefit of its communities. The Master Energy Plan could develop into capital opportunities for Houston Electric, including relating to infrastructure modernization, residential weatherization, and investments around electric vehicles infrastructure.

Minnesota Base Rate Cases (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

On November 1, 2021, CERC filed a general rate case with the MPUC seeking approval for a revenue increase of approximately $67 million with a projected test year ended December 31, 2022. The revenue increase is based upon a requested ROE of 10.2% and an overall rate of return of 7.06% on a total rate base of approximately $1.8 billion. CERC requested that an interim rate increase of approximately $52 million be implemented January 1, 2022 while the rate case is litigated. An alternative request was also filed on November 1, 2021. The alternative request proposed a final rate increase of $40 million that would be implemented in the rate case on January 1, 2022, and offered: an increase in rates for plant investment only using the overall rate of return approved in the prior rate case, an asymmetrical capital true-up, extension of the recovery of gas costs incurred to serve customers in February 2021 from the then current 27 month mechanism to 63 months, an income tax rider, continuation of the existing property tax rider and continued deferral of COVID-19 incremental costs along with additional adjustments. On December 30, 2021, the MPUC issued a written order denying the alternative request but extended the amortization period for extraordinary gas costs to 63-months beginning on January 1, 2022. The MPUC also issued written orders on the general rate case filing which (1) accepted CERC’s rate-increase application with a time for final determination of September 1, 2022, (2) authorized the implementation of interim rates on January 1, 2022, of $42 million based on an overall rate of return of 6.46%, and (3) referred the case to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case proceeding. On March 14, 2022, an Offer of Settlement was filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings which would resolve all issues in the rate case. The Settlement provides for a general revenue increase of $48.5 million and overall rate of return of 6.65% and is currently subject to review and approval by the MPUC. Final rate implementation is expected before the end of 2022.

Minnesota Legislation (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

The Natural Gas Innovation Act was passed by the Minnesota legislature in June 2021 with bipartisan support. This law establishes a regulatory framework to enable the state’s investor-owned natural gas utilities to provide customers with access to renewable energy resources and innovative technologies, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing the state’s clean energy future. Specifically, the Natural Gas Innovation Act allows a natural gas utility to submit an innovation plan for approval by the MPUC which could propose the use of renewable energy resources and innovative technologies such as:

•renewable natural gas (produces energy from organic materials such as wastewater, agricultural manure, food waste, agricultural or forest waste);

•renewable hydrogen gas (produces energy from water through electrolysis with renewable electricity such as solar);

•energy efficiency measures (avoids energy consumption in excess of the utility’s existing conservation programs); and

•innovative technologies (reduces or avoids greenhouse gas emissions using technologies such as carbon capture).

CERC expects to submit its first innovation plan to the MPUC in 2022. The maximum allowable cost for an innovation plan will start at 1.75% of the utility's revenue in the state and could increase to 4% by 2033, subject to review and approval by the MPUC.

Solar Panel Issues (CenterPoint Energy)

The DOC recently announced the commencement of an investigation into circumvention of anti-dumping and countervailing duties by manufacturers of solar cells and panels located in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. If an affirmative determination is made by the DOC, it could impose duties with both forward-looking and retroactive application. The DOC is expected to present its preliminary findings of the investigation in August or September of 2022, but a final determination is not expected to be issued until January 2023 (which deadline can be extended by the DOC to April 1, 2023). CenterPoint Energy’s current and future solar projects may be significantly impacted by this investigation through project delays, cancellations and increased costs to the projects. For more information regarding potential delays, cancellations and supply chain disruptions, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Registrants’ 2021 Form 10-K and Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.

Rate Change Applications

The Registrants are routinely involved in rate change applications before state regulatory authorities. Those applications include general rate cases, where the entire cost of service of the utility is assessed and reset. In addition, Houston Electric is periodically involved in proceedings to adjust its capital tracking mechanisms (TCOS and DCRF) and annually files to adjust its EECRF. CERC is periodically involved in proceedings to adjust its capital tracking mechanisms in Texas (GRIP), its cost of service adjustments in Louisiana and Mississippi (RSP and RRA, respectively), its decoupling mechanism in Minnesota, and its energy efficiency cost trackers in Minnesota and Mississippi (CIP and EECR, respectively). CenterPoint Energy is periodically involved in proceedings to adjust its capital tracking mechanisms in Indiana (CSIA for gas and TDSIC for electric) and Ohio (DRR), its decoupling mechanism in Indiana (SRC for gas), and its energy efficiency cost trackers in Indiana (EEFC for gas and DSMA for electric) and Ohio (EEFR). The table below reflects significant applications pending or completed since the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K was filed with the SEC through April 29, 2022.

Mechanism

Annual Increase (Decrease) (1)

(in millions)

Filing
Date

Effective Date

Approval Date

Additional Information

CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric (PUCT)

DCRF (1)

146

April 2022

TBD

Based on net change in distribution invested capital since its last base rate proceeding of over $1 billion for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. In addition, request includes approximately $200 million in mobile generation facilities during the calendar year ending December 31, 2021. The requested overall revenue increase is $146 million with a proposed effective date of September 1, 2022.

TCOS

February 2022

April 2022

Based on net change of invested capital of $574 million.

CenterPoint Energy and CERC - Beaumont/East Texas, South Texas, Houston and Texas Coast (Railroad Commission)

GRIP (1)

March 2022

TBD

Based on net change in invested capital for calendar year 2021 of $213 million.

CenterPoint Energy and CERC - Minnesota (MPUC)

Rate Case (1)

November 2021

TBD

See discussion above under Minnesota Base Rate Case.

Decoupling

N/A

September 2021

April 2022

Represents under-recovery of approximately $19 million recorded for and during the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, including an approximately $5 million adjustment related to the implementation of final rates from the general rate case filed in 2019.

CenterPoint Energy and CERC - Mississippi (MPSC)

RRA (1)

April
2022

TBD

Based on ROE of 9.568% with 100 basis point (+/-) earnings band. Revenue increase of approximately $3 million based on 2021 test year adjusted earned ROE of 7.74%. Interim increase of approximately $1 million to be implemented May 31, 2022.

CenterPoint Energy - Ohio (PUCO)

DRR (1)

April
2022

TBD

Requested an increase of $63 million to rate base for investments made in 2021, which reflects a $9 million annual increase in current revenues. A change in (over)/under-recovery variance of $(4 million) annually is also included in rates.

Mechanism

Annual Increase (Decrease) (1)

(in millions)

Filing
Date

Effective Date

Approval Date

Additional Information

CenterPoint Energy - Indiana Electric (IURC)

TDSIC (1)

February 2022

TBD

Requested an increase of $42 million to rate base, which reflects a $3 million annual increase in current revenues. 80% of the revenue requirement is included in requested rate increase and 20% is deferred until next rate case. The mechanism also includes a change in (over)/under-recovery variance of less than $1 million.

CECA (1)

(2)

February 2022

TBD

Requested a decrease of less than $1 million to rate base, which reflects a $3 million annual decrease in current revenues. The mechanism also includes a change in (over)/under-recovery variance of less than $1 million. This mechanism includes a non-traditional rate making approach related to a 50 MW universal solar array placed in service in January 2021.

(1)Represents proposed increases (decreases) when effective date and/or approval date is not yet determined. Approved rates could differ materially from proposed rates.

Greenhouse Gas Regulation and Compliance (CenterPoint Energy)

On August 3, 2015, the EPA released its CPP rule, which required a 32% reduction in carbon emissions from 2005 levels. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2015, and that action was immediately followed by litigation ultimately resulting in the U.S. Supreme Court staying implementation of the rule. On July 8, 2019, the EPA published the ACE rule, which (i) repealed the CPP rule; (ii) replaced the CPP rule with a program that requires states to implement a program of energy efficiency improvement targets for individual coal-fired electric generating units; and (iii) amended the implementing regulations for Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act. On January 19, 2021, the majority of the ACE rule — including the CPP repeal, CPP replacement, and the timing-related portions of the Section 111(d) implementing rule — was struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and on October 29, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider four petitions filed by various coal interests and a coalition of 19 states that seek review of the lower court’s decision vacating the ACE rule. CenterPoint Energy is currently unable to predict what a replacement rule for either the ACE rule or CPP would require.

The Biden administration recommitted the United States to the Paris Agreement, which can be expected to drive a renewed regulatory push to require further GHG emission reductions from the energy sector and proceeded to lead negotiations at the global climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. On April 22, 2021, President Biden announced new goals of 50% reduction of economy-wide GHG emissions, and 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035, which formed the basis of the U.S. commitments announced in Glasgow. In September 2021, CenterPoint Energy announced its new net zero emissions goals for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035 as well as a goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% to 30% by 2035. Because Texas is an unregulated market, CenterPoint Energy’s Scope 2 estimates do not take into account Texas electric transmission and distribution assets in the line loss calculation and exclude emissions related to purchased power in Indiana between 2024 and 2026 as estimated. CenterPoint Energy’s Scope 3 estimates do not take into account the emissions of transport customers and emissions related to upstream extraction. These emission goals are expected to be used to position CenterPoint Energy to comply with anticipated future regulatory requirements from the current and future administrations to further reduce GHG emissions. CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s revenues, operating costs and capital requirements could be adversely affected as a result of any regulatory action that would require installation of new control technologies or a modification of their operations or would have the effect of reducing the consumption of natural gas. In addition, the EPA has indicated that it intends to implement new regulations targeting reductions in methane emissions, which are likely to increase costs related to production, transmission and storage of natural gas. Houston Electric, in contrast to some electric utilities including Indiana Electric, does not generate electricity, other than leasing facilities that provide temporary emergency electric energy to aid in restoring power to distribution customers during certain widespread power outages as allowed by a new law enacted after the February 2021 Winter Storm Event, and thus is not directly exposed to the risk of high capital costs and regulatory uncertainties that face electric utilities that burn fossil fuels to generate electricity. CenterPoint Energy’s new net zero emissions goals are aligned with Indiana Electric’s generation transition plan and are expected to position Indiana Electric to comply with anticipated future regulatory requirements related to GHG emissions reductions. Nevertheless, Houston Electric’s and Indiana Electric’s revenues could be adversely affected to the extent any resulting regulatory action has the effect of reducing consumption of electricity by ultimate consumers within their respective service territories. Likewise, incentives to conserve energy or to use energy sources other than natural gas could result in a decrease in demand for the Registrants’ services. For example, Minnesota has enacted the Natural Gas Innovation Act that seeks to provide customers with access to renewable energy resources and innovative technologies, with the goal of reducing GHG emissions. Further, certain local government bodies have introduced or are considering requirements and/or incentives to reduce energy consumption by certain specified dates. For example, Minneapolis has adopted carbon emission reduction goals in an effort to decrease reliance on fossil gas. Additionally, cities in Minnesota

within CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas operational footprint are considering initiatives to eliminate natural gas use in buildings and focus on electrification. Also, Minnesota cities may consider seeking legislative authority for the ability to enact voluntary enhanced energy standards for all development projects. These initiatives could have a significant impact on CenterPoint Energy and its operations, and this impact could increase if other cities and jurisdictions in its service area enact similar initiatives. Further, our third party suppliers, vendors and partners may also be impacted by climate change laws and regulations, which could impact CenterPoint Energy’s business by, among other things, causing permitting and construction delays, project cancellations or increased project costs passed on to CenterPoint Energy. Conversely, regulatory actions that effectively promote the consumption of natural gas because of its lower emissions characteristics would be expected to benefit CenterPoint Energy and CERC and their natural gas-related businesses. At this time, however, we cannot quantify the magnitude of the impacts from possible new regulatory actions related to GHG emissions, either positive or negative, on the Registrants’ businesses.

Compliance costs and other effects associated with climate change, reductions in GHG emissions and obtaining renewable energy sources remain uncertain. Although the amount of compliance costs remains uncertain, any new regulation or legislation relating to climate change will likely result in an increase in compliance costs. While the requirements of a federal or state rule remain uncertain, CenterPoint Energy will continue to monitor regulatory activity regarding GHG emission standards that may affect its business. Currently, CenterPoint Energy does not purchase carbon credits. In connection with its net zero emissions goals, CenterPoint Energy is expected to purchase carbon credits in the future; however, CenterPoint Energy does not currently expect the number of credits, or cost for those credits, to be material.

Climate Change Trends and Uncertainties

As a result of increased awareness regarding climate change, coupled with adverse economic conditions, availability of alternative energy sources, including private solar, microturbines, fuel cells, energy-efficient buildings and energy storage devices, and new regulations restricting emissions, including potential regulations of methane emissions, some consumers and companies may use less energy, meet their own energy needs through alternative energy sources or avoid expansions of their facilities, including natural gas facilities, resulting in less demand for the Registrants’ services. As these technologies become a more cost-competitive option over time, whether through cost effectiveness or government incentives and subsidies, certain customers may choose to meet their own energy needs and subsequently decrease usage of the Registrants’ systems and services, which may result in, among other things, Indiana Electric’s generating facilities becoming less competitive and economical. Further, evolving investor sentiment related to the use of fossil fuels and initiatives to restrict continued production of fossil fuels have had significant impacts on CenterPoint Energy’s electric generation and natural gas businesses. For example, because Indiana Electric’s current generating facilities substantially rely on coal for their operations, certain financial institutions choose not to participate in CenterPoint Energy’s financing arrangements. Conversely, demand for the Registrants’ services may increase as a result of customer changes in response to climate change. For example, as the utilization of electric vehicles increases, demand for electricity may increase, resulting in increased usage of CenterPoint Energy’s systems and services. Any negative opinions with respect to CenterPoint Energy’s environmental practices or its ability to meet the challenges posed by climate change formed by regulators, customers, investors or legislators could harm its reputation.

To address these developments, CenterPoint Energy announced its new net zero emissions goals for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035. In June of 2020, Indiana Electric identified a preferred generation resource in its most recent IRP submitted to the IURC that aligns with its new net zero emissions goals and includes the replacement of 730 MWs of coal-fired generation facilities with a significant portion comprised of renewables, including solar and wind, supported by dispatchable natural gas combustion turbines, including a pipeline to serve such natural gas generation, as well as storage. Additionally, as reflected in its 10-year capital plan announced in September 2021, CenterPoint Energy anticipates spending over $3 billion in clean energy investments and enablement, which may be used to support, among other things, renewable generation and electric vehicle expansion. CenterPoint Energy believes its planned investments in renewable energy generation and corresponding planned reduction in its GHG emissions as part of its newly adopted net zero emissions goals support global efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change.

To the extent climate changes result in warmer temperatures in the Registrants’ service territories, financial results from the Registrants’ businesses could be adversely impacted. For example, CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas could be adversely affected through lower natural gas sales. On the other hand, warmer temperatures in CenterPoint Energy’s and Houston Electric’s electric service territory may increase revenues from transmission and distribution and generation through increased demand for electricity used for cooling. Another possible result of climate change is more frequent and more severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding, including such storms as the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. Since many of the Registrants’ facilities are located along or near the Texas Gulf Coast, increased or more severe hurricanes or tornadoes could increase costs to repair damaged facilities and restore service to customers. CenterPoint Energy’s recently announced 10-year capital plan includes capital expenditures to maintain reliability and safety and increase resiliency of its systems as climate change may result in more frequent significant weather events. Houston Electric does not own or operate

any electric generation facilities other than, since September 2021, leasing facilities that provide temporary emergency electric energy to aid in restoring power to distribution customers during certain widespread power outages as allowed by a new law enacted after the February 2021 Winter Storm Event. Houston Electric transmits and distributes to customers of REPs electric power that the REPs obtain from power generation facilities owned by third parties. To the extent adverse weather conditions affect the Registrants’ suppliers, results from their energy delivery businesses may suffer. For example, in Texas, the February 2021 Winter Storm Event caused an electricity generation shortage that was severely disruptive to Houston Electric’s service territory and the wholesale generation market and also caused a reduction in available natural gas capacity. When the Registrants cannot deliver electricity or natural gas to customers, or customers cannot receive services, the Registrants’ financial results can be impacted by lost revenues, and they generally must seek approval from regulators to recover restoration costs. To the extent the Registrants are unable to recover those costs, or if higher rates resulting from recovery of such costs result in reduced demand for services, the Registrants’ future financial results may be adversely impacted. Further, as the intensity and frequency of significant weather events continues, it may impact our ability to secure cost-efficient insurance.

Other Matters

Credit Facilities

The Registrants may draw on their respective revolving credit facilities from time to time to provide funds used for general corporate and limited liability company purposes, including to backstop CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s commercial paper programs. The facilities may also be utilized to obtain letters of credit. For further details related to the Registrants’ revolving credit facilities, see Note 11 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Based on the consolidated debt to capitalization covenant in the Registrants’ revolving credit facilities, the Registrants would have been permitted to utilize the full capacity of such revolving credit facilities, which aggregated approximately $4 billion as of March 31, 2022. As of April 20, 2022, the Registrants had the following revolving credit facilities and utilization of such facilities:


			Amount Utilized as of April 20, 2022
Registrant	Size of Facility		Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper		Weighted Average Interest Rate	Termination Date
	(in millions)
CenterPoint Energy	$	2,400	$	—	$	11	$	443	0.70%	February 4, 2024
CenterPoint Energy (1)	400		—		—		245		0.62%	February 4, 2024


Houston Electric	300		—		—		—		—%	February 4, 2024
CERC	900		—		—		96		0.60%	February 4, 2024
Total	$	4,000	$	—	$	11	$	784

(1)The credit facility was issued by VUHI and is guaranteed by SIGECO, Indiana Gas and VEDO.

Borrowings under each of the revolving credit facilities are subject to customary terms and conditions. However, there is no requirement that the borrower makes representations prior to borrowing as to the absence of material adverse changes or litigation that could be expected to have a material adverse effect. Borrowings under each of the revolving credit facilities are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of events of default that we consider customary. The revolving credit facilities also provide for customary fees, including commitment fees, administrative agent fees, fees in respect of letters of credit and other fees. In each of the revolving credit facilities, the spread to LIBOR and the commitment fees fluctuate based on the borrower’s credit rating. Each of the Registrant’s credit facilities provide for a mechanism to replace LIBOR with possible alternative benchmarks upon certain benchmark replacement events. The borrowers are currently in compliance with the various business and financial covenants in the four revolving credit facilities.

Long-term Debt

For detailed information about the Registrants’ debt transactions in 2022, see Note 11 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Securities Registered with the SEC

On May 29, 2020, the Registrants filed a joint shelf registration statement with the SEC registering indeterminate principal amounts of Houston Electric’s general mortgage bonds, CERC Corp.’s senior debt securities and CenterPoint Energy’s senior

debt securities and junior subordinated debt securities and an indeterminate number of shares of Common Stock, shares of preferred stock, depositary shares, as well as stock purchase contracts and equity units. The joint shelf registration statement will expire on May 29, 2023. For information related to the Registrants’ debt issuances in 2022, see Note 11 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Temporary Investments

As of April 20, 2022, the Registrants had no temporary investments.

Money Pool

The Registrants participate in a money pool through which they and certain of their subsidiaries can borrow or invest on a short-term basis. Funding needs are aggregated and external borrowing or investing is based on the net cash position. The net funding requirements of the CenterPoint Energy money pool are expected to be met with borrowings under CenterPoint Energy’s revolving credit facility or the sale of CenterPoint Energy’s commercial paper. The net funding requirements of the CERC money pool are expected to be met with borrowings under CERC’s revolving credit facility or the sale of CERC’s commercial paper. The money pool may not provide sufficient funds to meet the Registrants’ cash needs.

The table below summarizes CenterPoint Energy money pool activity by Registrant as of April 20, 2022:


	Weighted Average Interest Rate	Houston Electric		CERC
		(in millions)
Money pool investments (borrowings)	0.67%	$	145	$	—

Impact on Liquidity of a Downgrade in Credit Ratings

The interest rate on borrowings under the credit facilities is based on each respective borrower’s credit ratings. As of April 20, 2022, Moody’s, S&P and Fitch had assigned the following credit ratings to the borrowers:

Moody’s

S&P

Fitch

Registrant

Borrower/Instrument

Rating

Outlook (1)

Rating

Outlook (2)

Rating

Outlook (3)

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy Senior Unsecured Debt

Baa2

Stable

BBB

Stable

BBB

Stable

CenterPoint Energy

Vectren Corp. Issuer Rating

n/a

BBB+

Stable

n/a

CenterPoint Energy

VUHI Senior Unsecured Debt

Stable

BBB+

Stable

n/a

CenterPoint Energy

Indiana Gas Senior Unsecured Debt

n/a

BBB+

Stable

n/a

CenterPoint Energy

SIGECO Senior Secured Debt

Stable

n/a

Houston Electric

Houston Electric Senior Secured Debt

Stable

CERC

CERC Corp. Senior Unsecured Debt

Stable

BBB+

Stable

A-

Stable

(1)A Moody’s rating outlook is an opinion regarding the likely direction of an issuer’s rating over the medium term.

(2)An S&P outlook assesses the potential direction of a long-term credit rating over the intermediate to longer term.

(3)A Fitch rating outlook indicates the direction a rating is likely to move over a one- to two-year period.

The Registrants cannot assure that the ratings set forth above will remain in effect for any given period of time or that one or more of these ratings will not be lowered or withdrawn entirely by a rating agency. The Registrants note that these credit ratings are included for informational purposes and are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold the Registrants’ securities and may be revised or withdrawn at any time by the rating agency. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. Any future reduction or withdrawal of one or more of the Registrants’ credit ratings could have a material adverse impact on the Registrants’ ability to obtain short- and long-term financing, the cost of such financings and the execution of the Registrants’ commercial strategies.

A decline in credit ratings could increase borrowing costs under the Registrants’ revolving credit facilities. If the Registrants’ credit ratings had been downgraded one notch by S&P and Moody’s from the ratings that existed as of March 31, 2022, the impact on the borrowing costs under the four revolving credit facilities would have been insignificant. A decline in

credit ratings would also increase the interest rate on long-term debt to be issued in the capital markets and could negatively impact the Registrants’ ability to complete capital market transactions and to access the commercial paper market. Additionally, a decline in credit ratings could increase cash collateral requirements and reduce earnings of CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas reportable segments.

Pipeline tariffs and contracts typically provide that if the credit ratings of a shipper or the shipper’s guarantor drop below a threshold level, which is generally investment grade ratings from both Moody’s and S&P, cash or other collateral may be demanded from the shipper in an amount equal to the sum of three months’ charges for pipeline services plus the unrecouped cost of any lateral built for such shipper. If the credit ratings of CERC Corp. decline below the applicable threshold levels, CERC might need to provide cash or other collateral of as much as $203 million as of March 31, 2022. The amount of collateral will depend on seasonal variations in transportation levels.

ZENS and Securities Related to ZENS (CenterPoint Energy)

If CenterPoint Energy’s creditworthiness were to drop such that ZENS holders thought its liquidity was adversely affected or the market for the ZENS were to become illiquid, some ZENS holders might decide to exchange their ZENS for cash. Funds for the payment of cash upon exchange could be obtained from the sale of the shares of ZENS-Related Securities that CenterPoint Energy owns or from other sources. CenterPoint Energy owns shares of ZENS-Related Securities equal to approximately 100% of the reference shares used to calculate its obligation to the holders of the ZENS. ZENS exchanges result in a cash outflow because tax deferrals related to the ZENS and shares of ZENS-Related Securities would typically cease when ZENS are exchanged or otherwise retired and shares of ZENS-Related Securities are sold. The ultimate tax liability related to the ZENS and ZENS-Related Securities continues to increase by the amount of the tax benefit realized each year, and there could be a significant cash outflow when the taxes are paid as a result of the retirement or exchange of the ZENS. If all ZENS had been exchanged for cash on March 31, 2022, deferred taxes of approximately $575 million would have been payable in 2022. If all the ZENS-Related Securities had been sold on March 31, 2022, capital gains taxes of approximately $124 million would have been payable in 2022 based on 2022 tax rates in effect. For additional information about ZENS, see Note 10 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Cross Defaults

Under each of CenterPoint Energy’s (including VUHI’s), Houston Electric’s and CERC’s respective revolving credit facilities, a payment default on, or a non-payment default that permits acceleration of, any indebtedness for borrowed money and certain other specified types of obligations (including guarantees) exceeding $125 million by the borrower or any of their respective significant subsidiaries will cause a default under such borrower’s respective credit facility or term loan agreement. A default by CenterPoint Energy would not trigger a default under its subsidiaries’ debt instruments or revolving credit facilities.

Possible Acquisitions, Divestitures and Joint Ventures

From time to time, the Registrants consider the acquisition or the disposition of assets or businesses or possible joint ventures, strategic initiatives or other joint ownership arrangements with respect to assets or businesses. Any determination to take action in this regard will be based on market conditions and opportunities existing at the time, and accordingly, the timing, size or success of any efforts and the associated potential capital commitments are unpredictable. The Registrants may seek to fund all or part of any such efforts with proceeds from debt and/or equity issuances. Debt or equity financing may not, however, be available to the Registrants at that time due to a variety of events, including, among others, maintenance of our credit ratings, industry conditions, general economic conditions, market conditions and market perceptions. As announced in September 2021, CenterPoint Energy plans to increase its planned capital expenditures in its Electric and Natural Gas businesses to support rate base growth and may explore asset sales, in addition to the recently completed sale of its Natural Gas businesses located in Arkansas and Oklahoma, as a means to efficiently finance a portion of such increased capital expenditures. For further information, see Note 3 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Hedging of Interest Expense for Future Debt Issuances

From time to time, the Registrants may enter into interest rate agreements to hedge, in part, volatility in the U.S. treasury rates by reducing variability in cash flows related to interest payments. For further information, see Note 7(a) to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

Collection of Receivables from REPs (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric)

Houston Electric’s receivables from the distribution of electricity are collected from REPs that supply the electricity Houston Electric distributes to their customers. Before conducting business, a REP must register with the PUCT and must meet certain financial qualifications. Nevertheless, adverse economic conditions, the February 2021 Winter Storm Event, structural problems in the market served by ERCOT or financial difficulties of one or more REPs could impair the ability of these REPs to pay for Houston Electric’s services or could cause them to delay such payments. Houston Electric depends on these REPs to remit payments on a timely basis, and any delay or default in payment by REPs could adversely affect Houston Electric’s cash flows. In the event of a REP default, Houston Electric’s tariff provides a number of remedies, including the option for Houston Electric to request that the PUCT suspend or revoke the certification of the REP. Applicable regulatory provisions require that customers be shifted to another REP or a provider of last resort if a REP cannot make timely payments. However, Houston Electric remains at risk for payments related to services provided prior to the shift to the replacement REP or the provider of last resort. If a REP were unable to meet its obligations, it could consider, among various options, restructuring under the bankruptcy laws, in which event such REP might seek to avoid honoring its obligations and claims might be made against Houston Electric involving payments it had received from such REP. If a REP were to file for bankruptcy, Houston Electric may not be successful in recovering accrued receivables owed by such REP that are unpaid as of the date the REP filed for bankruptcy. However, PUCT regulations authorize utilities, such as Houston Electric, to defer bad debts resulting from defaults by REPs for recovery in future rate cases, subject to a review of reasonableness and necessity.

Other Factors that Could Affect Cash Requirements

In addition to the above factors, the Registrants’ liquidity and capital resources could also be negatively affected by:

•cash collateral requirements that could exist in connection with certain contracts, including weather hedging arrangements, and natural gas purchases, natural gas price and natural gas storage activities of CenterPoint Energy’s and CERC’s Natural Gas reportable segment;

•acceleration of payment dates on certain gas supply contracts, under certain circumstances, as a result of increased natural gas prices and concentration of natural gas suppliers (CenterPoint Energy and CERC);

•increased costs related to the acquisition of natural gas (CenterPoint Energy and CERC);

•increases in interest expense in connection with debt refinancings and borrowings under credit facilities or term loans or the use of alternative sources of financings;

•increases in commodity prices;

•various legislative or regulatory actions, including recovery of costs such as those associated with the mobile generation leases;

•incremental collateral, if any, that may be required due to regulation of derivatives (CenterPoint Energy);

•slower customer payments and increased write-offs of receivables due to higher natural gas prices, changing economic conditions or the February 2021 Winter Storm Event (CenterPoint Energy and CERC);

•the satisfaction of any obligations pursuant to guarantees;

•contributions to pension and postretirement benefit plans;

•restoration costs and revenue losses resulting from future natural disasters such as hurricanes and the timing of recovery of such restoration costs; and

•various other risks identified in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of the Registrants’ combined 202 1 Form 10-K and in Item 1A of Part II of this combined Form 10-Q.

Certain Contractual Limits on Our Ability to Issue Securities and Borrow Money

Certain provisions in note purchase agreements relating to debt issued by VUHI have the effect of restricting the amount of additional first mortgage bonds issued by SIGECO. For information about the total debt to capitalization financial covenants in the Registrants’ and certain of CenterPoint Energy’s subsidiaries’ revolving credit facilities, see Note 11 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A critical accounting policy is one that is both important to the presentation of the Registrants’ financial condition and results of operations and requires management to make difficult, subjective or complex accounting estimates. An accounting estimate is an approximation made by management of a financial statement element, item or account in the financial statements.

Accounting estimates in the Registrants’ historical consolidated financial statements measure the effects of past business transactions or events, or the present status of an asset or liability. Additionally, different estimates that the Registrants could have used or changes in an accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur could have a material impact on the presentation of their financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The circumstances that make these judgments difficult, subjective and/or complex have to do with the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty. The Registrants base their estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that they believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments. These estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Registrants’ operating environment changes.

There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the critical accounting policies disclosed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Houston Electric and CERC meet the conditions specified in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) to Form 10-Q and are therefore permitted to use the reduced disclosure format for wholly-owned subsidiaries of reporting companies. Accordingly, Houston Electric and CERC have omitted from this report the information called for by Item 3 (Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk) of Part I of the Form 10-Q.

Interest Rate Risk (CenterPoint Energy)

As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy had outstanding long-term debt, lease obligations and obligations under its ZENS that subject it to the risk of loss associated with movements in market interest rates.

CenterPoint Energy’s floating rate obligations aggregated $2.1 billion and $4.5 billion as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. If the floating interest rates were to increase by 10% from March 31, 2022 rates, CenterPoint Energy’s combined interest expense would increase by approximately $2 million annually.

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy had outstanding fixed-rate debt (excluding indexed debt securities) aggregating $11.8 billion and $11.7 billion, respectively, in principal amount and having a fair value of $12.0 billion and $13.0 billion, respectively. Because these instruments are fixed-rate, they do not expose CenterPoint Energy to the risk of loss in earnings due to changes in market interest rates. However, the fair value of these instruments would increase by approximately $443 million if interest rates were to decline by 10% from levels at March 31, 2022. In general, such an increase in fair value would impact earnings and cash flows only if CenterPoint Energy were to reacquire all or a portion of these instruments in the open market prior to their maturity.

In general, such an increase in fair value would impact earnings and cash flows only if CenterPoint Energy were to reacquire all or a portion of these instruments in the open market prior to their maturity.

The ZENS obligation is bifurcated into a debt component and a derivative component. The debt component of $9 million as of March 31, 2022 was a fixed-rate obligation and, therefore, did not expose CenterPoint Energy to the risk of loss in earnings due to changes in market interest rates. However, the fair value of the debt component would increase by approximately $1 million if interest rates were to decline by 10% from levels at March 31, 2022. Changes in the fair value of the derivative component, a $797 million recorded liability at March 31, 2022, are recorded in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income and, therefore, it is exposed to changes in the fair value of the derivative component as a result of changes in the underlying risk-free interest rate. If the risk-free interest rate were to increase by 10% from March 31, 2022 levels, the fair value of the derivative component liability would decrease by approximately $1 million, which would be recorded as an unrealized gain in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

Equity Market Value Risk (CenterPoint Energy)

CenterPoint Energy is exposed to equity market value risk through its ownership of 10.2 million shares of AT&T Common, 0.9 million shares of Charter Common and 2.5 million shares of WBD Common, which CenterPoint Energy holds to facilitate its ability to meet its obligations under the ZENS. See Note 10 to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements for a discussion of CenterPoint Energy’s ZENS obligation. Changes in the fair value of the ZENS-Related Securities held by CenterPoint Energy are expected to substantially offset changes in the fair value of the derivative component of the ZENS. A

decrease of 10% from the March 31, 2022 aggregate market value of these shares would result in a net loss of less than $1 million, which would be recorded as a loss in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

Commodity Price Risk From Non-Trading Activities (CenterPoint Energy)

CenterPoint Energy’s regulated operations in Indiana have limited exposure to commodity price risk for transactions involving purchases and sales of natural gas, coal and purchased power for the benefit of retail customers due to current state regulations, which, subject to compliance with those regulations, allow for recovery of the cost of such purchases through natural gas and fuel cost adjustment mechanisms. CenterPoint Energy’s utility natural gas operations in Indiana have regulatory authority to lock in pricing for up to 50% of annual natural gas purchases using arrangements with an original term of up to 10 years. This authority has been utilized to secure fixed price natural gas using both physical purchases and financial derivatives. As of March 31, 2022, the recorded fair value of non-trading energy derivative assets was $39 million for CenterPoint Energy’s utility natural gas operations in Indiana.

Although CenterPoint Energy’s regulated operations are exposed to limited commodity price risk, natural gas and coal prices have other effects on working capital requirements, interest costs, and some level of price-sensitivity in volumes sold or delivered. Constructive regulatory orders, such as those authorizing lost margin recovery, other innovative rate designs and recovery of unaccounted for natural gas and other natural gas-related expenses, also mitigate the effect natural gas costs may have on CenterPoint Energy’s financial condition. In 2008, the PUCO approved an exit of the merchant function in CenterPoint Energy’s Ohio natural gas service territory, allowing Ohio customers to purchase substantially all natural gas directly from retail marketers rather than from CenterPoint Energy.

Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, the Registrants carried out separate evaluations, under the supervision and with the participation of each company’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on those evaluations, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, in each case, concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2022 to provide assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

There has been no change in the Registrants’ internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants’ internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For a description of certain legal and regulatory proceedings, please read Note 13(d) to the Interim Condensed Financial Statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Future Sources and Uses of Cash” and “— Regulatory Matters,” each of which is incorporated herein by reference. See also “Business — Regulation” and “— Environmental Matters” in Item 1 and “Legal Proceedings” in Item 3 of the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K.

Item 1A.RISK FACTORS

See below the new risk factor affecting CenterPoint Energy’s and Houston Electric’s businesses, in addition to those risk factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of the combined 2021 Form 10-K, which could materially affect the Registrants’ financial condition or future results. Except for the updates below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K.

Increases in the cost or reduction in supply of solar energy system components due to tariffs or trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. government may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

China is a major producer of solar cells and other solar products. Certain solar cells, modules, laminates and panels from China are subject to various antidumping and countervailing duty rates, depending on the exporter supplying the product,

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 21, 2018, by and among Vectren Corporation, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. and Pacer Merger Sub, Inc.

imposed by the U.S. government as a result of determinations that the U.S. was materially injured as a result of such imports being sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. In March 2022, the DOC announced that it would initiate an investigation into whether imports of solar cells and panels produced in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are circumventing rules, such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties, intended to impose a tariff on imports of solar cells and panels manufactured in China. If an affirmative finding is made by the DOC, it could impose duties on imports of solar cells and panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with both forward-looking and retroactive application. If enacted, these or similar duties could put upward pressure on prices of these solar energy products, which may reduce our ability to acquire these items in a timely and cost-efficient manner. If we are unable to secure such solar energy products in a timely and cost-efficient manner, we may be forced to delay, downsize and/or cancel solar projects and we may not be able to procure the resources needed to fully execute on our ten-year capital plan or achieve our net zero emissions goals. Additionally, delays or cancellations by developers of third-party solar power facilities expected to interconnect with CenterPoint Energy’s and Houston Electric’s system may have adverse impacts, such as delayed or reduced potential future revenues. We cannot predict what additional actions the U.S. government may adopt with respect to tariffs or other trade regulations in the future or what actions may be taken by other countries in retaliation for such measures. If an affirmative finding is made by the DOC or other additional measures are imposed, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

Item 5.OTHER INFORMATION

None.

Item 6.EXHIBITS

Exhibits filed herewith are designated by a cross (†); all exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing as indicated. Agreements included as exhibits are included only to provide information to investors regarding their terms. Agreements listed below may contain representations, warranties and other provisions that were made, among other things, to provide the parties thereto with specified rights and obligations and to allocate risk among them, and no such agreement should be relied upon as constituting or providing any factual disclosures about the Registrants, any other persons, any state of affairs or other matters.

Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K, the Registrants have not filed as exhibits to this combined Form 10-Q certain long-term debt instruments, including indentures, under which the total amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Registrants and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Registrants hereby agree to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.

Exhibit
Number

Description

Report or Registration
Statement

SEC File or
Registration
Number

Exhibit
Reference

CenterPoint Energy

Houston Electric

CERC

2.1*

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 21, 2018

1-31447

2.1

2.2*

Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2020, by and among Vectren Utility Services, Inc., PowerTeam Services, LLC and, solely for purposes of Section 10.17 of the Securities Purchase Agreement, Vectren Corporation

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 3, 2020

1-31447

2.1

2.3*

Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 24, 2020, by and between CERC Corp. and Athena Energy Services Buyer, LLC

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 24, 2020

1-31447

2.1

2.4*

Asset Purchase Agreement, by and between CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. and Southern Col Midco, LLC, dated as of April 29, 2021

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021

1-31447

2.4

3.1

Restated Articles of Incorporation of CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated July 24, 2008

1-31447

3.2

Restated Certificate of Formation of Houston Electric

Houston Electric’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011

1-3187

3.1

3.3

Certificate of Incorporation of RERC Corp.

CERC Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997

1-13265

3(a)(1)


Exhibit Number	Description	Report or Registration Statement	SEC File or Registration Number	Exhibit Reference	CenterPoint Energy	Houston Electric	CERC
3.4	Certificate of Merger merging former NorAm Energy Corp. with and into HI Merger, Inc. dated August 6, 1997	CERC Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997	1-13265	3(a)(2)			x
3.5	Certificate of Amendment changing the name to Reliant Energy Resources Corp.	CERC Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998	1-13265	3(a)(3)			x
3.6	Certificate of Amendment changing the name to CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.	CERC Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003	1-13265	3(a)(4)			x
3.7	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of CenterPoint Energy	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 21, 2017	1-31447	3.1	x
3.8	Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Houston Electric	Houston Electric’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011	1-3187	3.2		x
3.9	Bylaws of RERC Corp.	CERC Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997	1-13265	3(b)			x
3.10	Statement of Resolutions Deleting Shares Designated Series A Preferred Stock of CenterPoint Energy	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011	1-31447	3(c)	x
3.11	Statement of Resolution Establishing Series of Shares Designated Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of CenterPoint Energy	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated August 22, 2018	1-31447	3.1	x
3.12	Statement of Resolution Establishing Series of Shares designated 7.00% Series B Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock of CenterPoint Energy	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated September 25, 2018	1-31447	3.1	x
3.13	Statement of Resolution Establishing Series of Shares designated Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock of CenterPoint Energy, Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas and effective May 7, 2020	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated May 6, 2020	1-31447	3.1	x
4.1	Form of CenterPoint Energy Stock Certificate	CenterPoint Energy’s Registration Statement on Form S-4	3-69502	4.1	x
4.2	Form of Certificate representing the Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of CenterPoint Energy	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated August 22, 2018	1-31447	4.1	x
4.3	$2,400,000,000 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 4, 2021 among CenterPoint Energy, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, the financial institutions as bank parties thereto and the other parties thereto	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 4, 2021	1-31447	4.1	x
4.4	$300,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of February 4, 2021 among Houston Electric, as Borrower, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Administrative Agent, the financial institutions as bank parties thereto and the other parties thereto	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 4, 2021	1-31447	4.2	x	x
4.5	$900,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of February 4, 2021 among CERC Corp., as Borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, the financial institutions as bank parties thereto and the other parties thereto	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 4, 2021	1-31447	4.3	x		x


Exhibit Number	Description	Report or Registration Statement	SEC File or Registration Number	Exhibit Reference	CenterPoint Energy	Houston Electric	CERC
4.6	$400,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of February 4, 2021 among VUHI, as Borrower, Indiana Gas, SIGECO and VEDO, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, the financial institutions as bank parties thereto and the other parties thereto , Inc., as Borrower, Indiana Gas Company, Inc., Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, Inc. as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, the financial institutions as bank parties thereto and the other parties thereto	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated February 4, 2021	1-31447	4.4	x
4.7	General Mortgage Indenture, dated as of October 10, 2002, between CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee	Houston Electric’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002	1-3187	4(j)(1)		x
4.8	Ninth Supplemental Indenture to Exhibit 4.7 dated as of November 12, 2002	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002	1-3187	4(k)(10)		x
4.9	Twentieth Supplemental Indenture to Exhibit 4.7 dated as of December 9, 2008	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated January 9, 2009	1-3187	4.2		x
4.10	Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture to Exhibit 4 .7 , dated as of February 28, 2022	Houston Electric’s Form 8-K dated February 23, 2022	1-3187	4.4		x
†4.11	Officer’s Certificate, dated as of February 28, 2022, setting forth the form, terms and provisions of the Thirty-Third and Thirty-Fourth Series of General Mortgage Bonds					x
10.1	CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan	CenterPoint Energy’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 11, 2022	1-31447	Appendix A	x
10.2	Form of Performance Award Agreement for 20XX-20XX Performance Cycle for the CEO under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.2	x
10.3	Form of Performance Award Agreement for 20XX-20XX Performance Cycle for officers and director employees under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.3	x
10.4	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.4	x
10.5	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for the CEO (with Performance Goals) under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.5	x
10.6	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (with Performance Goals) under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.6	x
10.7	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Officers and Director Employees (with Performance Goals) under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.7	x
10.8	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for the CEO under Exhibit 10.1	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022	1-31447	10.8	x
10.9	Amended and Restated CenterPoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2009	CenterPoint Energy’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008	1-31447	10.1	x

First Amendment to Exhibit 10.9 effective March 1, 2022

Exhibit
Number

Description

Report or Registration
Statement

SEC File or
Registration
Number

Exhibit
Reference

CenterPoint Energy

Houston Electric

CERC

10.10

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated April 22, 2022

1-31447

10.10

†10.11

Second Amendment to Exhibit 10.9 effective May 1, 2022

10.12

CenterPoint Energy Benefit Restoration Plan, effective January 1, 2008

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated December 22, 2008

1-31447

10.1

10.13

First Amendment to Exhibit 10.12, effective as of February 25, 2011

CenterPoint Energy’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011

1-31447

10.4

†10.14

Partial Termination Amendment to Exhibit 10.12, effective as of March 1, 2022

10.15

CenterPoint Energy Savings Restoration Plan, effective as of January 1, 2008

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated December 22, 2008

1-31447

10.3

10.16

First Amendment to Exhibit 10.15, effective as of February 25, 2011

CenterPoint Energy’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011

1-31447

10.6

10.17

Second Amendment to Exhibit 10.15, effective as of January 1, 2020

CenterPoint Energy’s Form 8-K dated December 9, 2019

1-31447

10.1

†10.18

Partial Termination Amendment to Exhibit 10.15, effective as of March 1, 2022

†31.1.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of David J. Lesar

†31.1.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Scott E. Doyle

†31.1.3

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Scott E. Doyle

†31.2.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Jason P. Wells

†31.2.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Jason P. Wells

†31.2.3

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Jason P. Wells

†32.1.1

Section 1350 Certification of David J. Lesar

†32.1.2

Section 1350 Certification of Scott E . Doyle

†32.1.3

Section 1350 Certification of Scott E. Doyle

†32.2.1

Section 1350 Certification of Jason P. Wells

†32.2.2

Section 1350 Certification of Jason P. Wells

†32.2.3

Section 1350 Certification of Jason P. Wells

†101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

†101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

†101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

†101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

†101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

Exhibit
Number

Description

Report or Registration
Statement

SEC File or
Registration
Number

Exhibit
Reference

CenterPoint Energy

Houston Electric

CERC

†101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

†104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


*			Schedules to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedules will be furnished supplementally to the SEC upon request; provided, however, that the parties may request confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Exchange Act for any document so furnished.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


			CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
			CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC
			CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.


By:			/s/ Stacey L. Peterson
			Stacey L. Peterson
			Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Date: May 3, 2022

EX-4.11 2 exhibit411officerscertific.htm EX-4.11 Document

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I, the undersigned officer of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “Company”), do hereby certify that I am an Authorized Officer of the Company as such term is defined in the Indenture (as defined herein). I am delivering this certificate pursuant to the authority granted in the Resolutions adopted by written consent of the sole Manager of the Company dated February 21, 2022, and Sections 105, 201, 301, 401(1), 401(5) and 1403 of the General Mortgage Indenture, dated as of October 10, 2002, as heretofore supplemented to the date hereof (as heretofore supplemented, the “Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association (successor in trust to JPMorgan Chase Bank), as Trustee (the “Trustee”). Terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Based upon the foregoing, I hereby certify on behalf of the Company as follows:

1. The terms and conditions of the Securities of the series described in this Officer’s Certificate are as follows (the numbered subdivisions set forth in this Paragraph 1 corresponding to the numbered subdivisions of Section 301 of the Indenture):

(1) The Securities of the thirty-third series to be issued under the Indenture shall be designated as the “3.00% General Mortgage Bonds, Series AG, due 2032” (the “Series AG Mortgage Bonds”), as set forth in the Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and the Trustee. The Securities of the thirty-fourth series to be issued under the Indenture shall be designated as the “3.60% General Mortgage Bonds, Series AH, due 2052” (the “Series AH Mortgage Bonds” and together with the Series AG Mortgage Bonds, the “Bonds”), as set forth in the Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and the Trustee.

(2) The Trustee shall authenticate and deliver the Series AG Mortgage Bonds and Series AH Mortgage Bonds for original issue on February 28, 2022 (the “Issue Date”) in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 and $500,000,000, respectively, upon a Company Order for the authentication and delivery thereof and satisfaction of Section 401 of the Indenture; provided, however, that, as contemplated in the second paragraph of Section 301 of the Indenture and the definition of “Tranche” in Section 101 of the Indenture, additional Securities of a series or Tranche may be subsequently issued from time to time, without any consent of Holders of the Securities of such series, pursuant to Section 1401(4) of the Indenture.

(3) Interest on the Bonds shall be payable to the Persons in whose names such Securities are registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such interest (as specified in (5) below), except as otherwise expressly provided in the form of such Securities attached hereto as Exhibit A.

(4) The Series AG Mortgage Bonds shall mature and the principal thereof shall be due and payable together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon on March 1, 2032. The Series AH Mortgage Bonds shall mature and the principal thereof shall be due and payable together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon on March 1, 2052.

(5) The Series AG Mortgage Bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 3.00% per annum. The Series AH Mortgage Bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 3.60% per

annum. Interest shall accrue on the Bonds from the Issue Date, or the most recent date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for. The Interest Payment Dates for the Bonds shall be March 1 and September 1 in each year commencing September 1, 2022, and the Regular Record Dates with respect to the Interest Payment Dates for the Bonds shall be the February 15 and August 15, respectively, immediately preceding each Interest Payment Date (whether or not a Business Day); provided however that interest payable at maturity, upon redemption or when principal is otherwise due will be payable to the Holder to whom principal is payable.

(6) The Corporate Trust Office of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association in New York, New York shall be the place at which (i) the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be payable, (ii) registration of transfer of the Bonds may be effected, (iii) exchanges of the Bonds may be effected, and (iv) notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Bonds and the Indenture may be served; and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association shall be the Security Registrar and Paying Agent for the Bonds; provided, however, that the Company reserves the right to change, by one or more Officer’s Certificates, any such place or the Security Registrar; and provided, further, that the Company reserves the right to designate, by one or more Officer’s Certificates, its principal office in Houston, Texas as any such place or itself as the Security Registrar; provided, however, that there shall be only a single Security Registrar for each series of Bonds.

(7) Prior to December 1, 2031, in the case of the Series AG Mortgage Bonds (the “Series AG Par Call Date”), or September 1, 2051, in the case of the Series AH Mortgage Bonds (the “Series AH Par Call Date”; the Series AG Par Call Date and the Series AH Par Call Date are each a “Par Call Date”), the Company may redeem the Series AG Mortgage Bonds or the Series AH Mortgage Bonds, respectively, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of:

•(1)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Bonds of such series to be redeemed discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming the Bonds to be redeemed matured on the applicable Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 20 basis points in the case of the Series AG Mortgage Bonds and 25 basis points in the case of the Series AH Mortgage Bonds; less (b) interest accrued to the Redemption Date; and

•(2) 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed;

plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

On or after the Series AG Par Call Date, in the case of the Series AG Mortgage Bonds, or the Series AH Par Call Date, in the case of the Series AH Mortgage Bonds, the Company may redeem the Series AG Mortgage Bonds or the Series AH Mortgage Bonds, respectively, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Bonds being redeemed plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

“Treasury Rate” means, with respect to any Redemption Date, the yield determined by the Company in accordance with the following two paragraphs.

day that appear after such time on such day in the most recent statistical release published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System designated as “Selected Interest Rates (Daily) - H.15” (or any successor designation or publication) (“H.15”) under the caption “U.S. government securities–Treasury constant maturities–Nominal” (or any successor caption or heading) (“H.15 TCM”). In determining the Treasury Rate, the Company shall select, as applicable: (1) the yield for the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the period from the Redemption Date to the applicable Par Call Date (the “Remaining Life”); or (2) if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the Remaining Life, the two yields – one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately shorter than and one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately longer than the Remaining Life – and shall interpolate to the applicable Par Call Date on a straight-line basis (using the actual number of days) using such yields and rounding the result to three decimal places; or (3) if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 shorter than or longer than the Remaining Life, the yield for the single Treasury constant maturity on H.15 closest to the Remaining Life. For purposes of this paragraph, the applicable Treasury constant maturity or maturities on H.15 shall be deemed to have a maturity date equal to the relevant number of months or years, as applicable, of such Treasury constant maturity from the Redemption Date.

If on the third Business Day preceding the Redemption Date H.15 TCM or any successor designation or publication is no longer published, the Company shall calculate the Treasury Rate based on the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the second Business Day preceding such Redemption Date of the United States Treasury security maturing on, or with a maturity that is closest to, the applicable Par Call Date, as applicable. If there is no United States Treasury security maturing on the applicable Par Call Date but there are two or more United States Treasury securities with a maturity date equally distant from the applicable Par Call Date, one with a maturity date preceding the applicable Par Call Date and one with a maturity date following the applicable Par Call Date, the Company shall select the United States Treasury security with a maturity date preceding the applicable Par Call Date. If there are two or more United States Treasury securities maturing on the applicable Par Call Date or two or more United States Treasury securities meeting the criteria of the preceding sentence, the Company shall select from among these two or more United States Treasury securities the United States Treasury security that is trading closest to par based upon the average of the bid and asked prices for such United States Treasury securities at 11:00 a.m., New York City time. In determining the Treasury Rate in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, the semi-annual yield to maturity of the applicable United States Treasury security shall be based upon the average of the bid and asked prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, of such United States Treasury security, and rounded to three decimal places.

The Company’s actions and determinations in determining the redemption price shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

The Trustee, at the written direction of the Company, will send a notice of redemption to each holder of Bonds to be redeemed by first-class mail (or in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company with respect to Bonds registered in the name of Cede & Co.) at least 10 and not more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Unless the Company defaults on payment of the redemption price, interest will cease to accrue on the Bonds or portions thereof called for redemption on the Redemption Date. If fewer than all of the Bonds of a series are to be redeemed, not more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date, the particular Bonds of that series or portions

thereof called for redemption will be selected from the outstanding Bonds of that series not previously called by such method as the Trustee deems fair and appropriate. The Trustee may select for redemption Bonds and portions of Bonds in amounts of $2,000 or whole multiples of $1,000. In the case of a partial redemption of Bonds registered in the name of Cede & Co., the Bonds to be redeemed will be determined in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company.

(8) Not applicable.

(9) The Bonds will be issued in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.

(10) Not applicable.

(11) Not applicable.

(12) Not applicable.

(13) See subsection (7) above.

(14) Not applicable.

(15) Not applicable.

(16) Not applicable.

(17) The Bonds shall be issuable in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities (as defined below). The Depository Trust Company shall initially serve as Depositary (as defined below) with respect to the Global Securities. “Depositary” means, with respect to Securities of any series issuable in whole or in part in the form of one or more Global Securities, a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act that is designated to act as depositary for such Securities. “Global Security” means a Security that evidences all or part of the Securities of a series and bears a legend in substantially the following form:

THIS SECURITY IS IN GLOBAL FORM AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF A DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY.

The provisions of Clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) below shall apply only to Global Securities:

(1) Each Global Security authenticated under the Indenture shall be registered in the name of the Depositary designated for such Global Security or a nominee thereof and delivered to such Depositary or a nominee thereof or custodian therefor, and each such Global Security shall constitute a single Security for all purposes of the Indenture.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision in the Indenture, no Global Security may be exchanged in whole or in part for Securities registered, and no transfer of a Global Security in whole or in part may be registered, in the name of any Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof unless (A) the Company has notified the Trustee that the Depositary is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for such Global Security, the Depositary defaults in the performance of its duties as Depositary, or the Depositary has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the

Exchange Act, in each case, unless the Company has approved a successor Depositary within 90 days, (B) the Company in its sole discretion determines that such Global Security will be so exchangeable or transferable or (C) there shall exist such circumstances, if any, in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as have been specified for this purpose as contemplated by the Indenture.

(3) Subject to Clause (2) above, any exchange of a Global Security for other Securities may be made in whole or in part, and all Securities issued in exchange for a Global Security or any portion thereof shall be registered in such names as the Depositary for such Global Security shall direct.

(4) Every Security authenticated and delivered upon registration of transfer of, or in exchange for or in lieu of, a Global Security or any portion thereof, whether pursuant to Sections 304, 305, 306, 507 or 1406 of the Indenture or otherwise, shall be authenticated and delivered in the form of, and shall be, a Global Security, unless such Security is registered in the name of a Person other than the Depositary for such Global Security or a nominee thereof.

(18) Not applicable.

(19) Not applicable.

(20) For purposes of the Bonds, “Business Day” shall mean any day, other than Saturday or Sunday, on which commercial banks and foreign exchange markets are open for business, including dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars, in New York, New York.

(21) Not applicable.

(22) The Bonds shall have such other terms and provisions as are provided in the forms thereof attached hereto as Exhibit A and shall be issued in substantially such forms.

2. The undersigned has read all of the covenants and conditions contained in the Indenture, and the definitions in the Indenture relating thereto, relating to the authentication, delivery and issuance of the Bonds and the execution and delivery of the Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture and in respect of compliance with which this certificate is made.

3. The statements contained in this certificate are based upon the familiarity of the undersigned with the Indenture, the documents accompanying this certificate, and upon discussions by the undersigned with officers and employees of the Company familiar with the matters set forth herein.

4. In the opinion of the undersigned, she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable her to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenants and conditions have been complied with.

5. In the opinion of the undersigned, such conditions and covenants have been complied with.

6. To my knowledge, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

7. The execution of the Thirty-First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and the Trustee is authorized or permitted by the Indenture.

8. With respect to Section 403(2)(B) of the Indenture, General Mortgage Bonds, due June 1, 2021, having an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 out of an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 remaining from the $300,000,000 original aggregate principal amount (the “Retired Mortgage Bonds”), have heretofore been authenticated and delivered and as of the date of this certificate, constitute Retired Securities. $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of such Retired Mortgage Bonds are the basis for the authentication and delivery of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Series AG Mortgage Bonds.

9. With respect to Section 402(2)(B) of the Indenture, Property Additions of $6,254,718,809.82 are the basis for authentication and delivery of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Series AH Mortgage Bonds.

10. The First Mortgage Collateralization Date has not occurred.

11. No certificate of an Independent Accountant pursuant to Section 104 of the Indenture is required in connection with the authentication and delivery of the Bonds because (i) the Net Earnings Certificate covers a period different from that required to be covered by annual reports required to be filed by the Company and (ii) an Independent Accountant has provided the Company with a letter addressed to the Company containing the results of procedures on financial information included in the Net Earnings Certificate that are agreed upon by the Authorized Officer signing the Net Earnings Certificate.

12. Pursuant to the resolutions adopted by the Sole Manager of the Company by written consent on February 21, 2022, Jacqueline M. Richert, Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer, has been named an Authorized Officer, as defined under the Indenture, including for purposes of executing the Net Earnings Certificate.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Officer’s Certificate as of the date first written above.

/s/ Jacqueline M. Richert
Jacqueline M. Richert
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer

Acknowledged and Received as
of the date first written above

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON TRUST COMPANY,

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

As Trustee

/s/ April Bradley
April Bradley

EXHIBIT A

FORM OF BONDS

Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (“DTC”), to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange, or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC
3.00% General Mortgage Bonds, Series AG, due 2032


Original Interest Accrual Date: February 28, 2022 Stated Maturity: March 1, 2032 Interest Rate: 3.00% Interest Payment Dates: March 1 and September 1 Regular Record Dates: February 15 and August 15 immediately preceding the respective Interest Payment Date			Redeemable: Yes [X] No [ ] Redemption Date: At any time. Redemption Price: Prior to December 1, 2031 at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on this Security or the portion thereof to be redeemed discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming this Security matured on the Par Call Date) on a semiannual basis at the Treasury Rate plus 20 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the Redemption Date, and (ii) 100% of the principal amount of this Security (or such portion to be redeemed); plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date; or on or after December 1, 2031, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of this Security or the portion thereof to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

This Security is not an Original Issue Discount Security
within the meaning of the within-mentioned Indenture.
_____________________________

Principal Amount Registered No. T-1
$300,000,000* CUSIP 15189X AX6

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor under the Indenture referred to below), for value received, hereby promises to pay to

***CEDE & Co.***

*Reference is made to Schedule A attached hereto with respect to decreases and increases in the aggregate principal amount of Securities evidenced hereby.

, or its registered assigns, the principal sum of THREE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS, on the Stated Maturity specified above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Interest Accrual Date specified above or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually in arrears on the Interest Payment Dates specified above in each year, commencing on September 1, 2022, and at Maturity, at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, until the principal hereof is paid or duly provided for. The interest so payable, and paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date shall, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date specified above (whether or not a Business Day) next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest payable at Maturity shall be paid to the Person to whom principal shall be paid. Except as otherwise provided in said Indenture, any such interest not so paid or duly provided for shall forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice of which shall be given to Holders of Securities of this series not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, or be paid at any time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the Securities of this series may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided in said Indenture.

Payment of the principal of and premium, if any, on this Security and interest hereon at Maturity shall be made upon presentation of this Security at the office of the Corporate Trust Administration of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, located in New York, New York or at such other office or agency as may be designated for such purpose by the Company from time to time. Payment of interest on this Security (other than interest at Maturity) shall be made by check mailed to the address of the Person entitled thereto as such address shall appear in the Security Register, except that if such Person shall be a securities depositary, such payment may be made by such other means in lieu of check, as shall be agreed upon by the Company, the Trustee and such Person. Payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on this Security, as aforesaid, shall be made in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.

This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of securities of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and issuable in one or more series under and equally secured by a General Mortgage Indenture, dated as of October 10, 2002, as supplemented and amended (such Indenture as originally executed and delivered and as supplemented or amended from time to time thereafter, together with any constituent instruments establishing the terms of particular Securities, being herein called the “Indenture”), between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association (successor in trust to JPMorgan Chase Bank), trustee (herein called the “Trustee,” which term includes any successor trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental thereto reference is hereby made for a description of the property mortgaged, pledged and held in trust, the nature and extent of the security and the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and immunities of the Company, the Trustee and the Holders of the Securities thereunder and of the terms and conditions upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered and secured. The acceptance of this Security shall be deemed to constitute the consent and agreement by the Holder hereof to all of the terms and provisions of the Indenture. This Security is one of the series designated above.

If any Interest Payment Date, any Redemption Date or the Stated Maturity shall not be a Business Day (as hereinafter defined), payment of the amounts due on this Security on such date may be made on the next succeeding Business Day; and, if such payment is made or duly provided for on such Business Day, no interest shall accrue on such amounts for the period from and after such Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date or Stated Maturity, as the case may be, to such Business Day. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.

Prior to December 1, 2031 (the “Par Call Date”), the Company may redeem this Security, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of:

•(1)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on this Security (or such portion to be redeemed) discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming this Security matured on the Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 20 basis points; less (b) interest accrued to the Redemption Date; and

•(2) 100% of the principal amount of this Security (or such portion to be redeemed);

plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

On or after the Par Call Date, the Company may redeem this Security, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of this Security (or such portion to be redeemed) plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Trustee shall have no responsibility for the calculation of such amount.

“Treasury Rate” means, with respect to any Redemption Date, the yield determined by the Company in accordance with the following two paragraphs.

The Treasury Rate shall be determined by the Company after 4:15 p.m., New York City time (or after such time as yields on U.S. government securities are posted daily by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), on the third Business Day preceding the Redemption Date based upon the yield or yields for the most recent day that appear after such time on such day in the most recent statistical release published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System designated as “Selected Interest Rates (Daily) - H.15” (or any successor designation or publication) (“H.15”) under the caption “U.S. government securities–Treasury constant maturities–Nominal” (or any successor caption or heading) (“H.15 TCM”). In determining the Treasury Rate, the Company shall select, as applicable: (1) the yield for the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the period from the Redemption Date to the Par Call Date (the “Remaining Life”); or (2) if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 exactly equal to the Remaining Life, the two yields – one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately shorter than and one yield corresponding to the Treasury constant maturity on H.15 immediately longer than the Remaining Life – and shall interpolate to the Par Call Date on a straight-line basis (using the actual number of days) using such yields and rounding the result to three decimal places; or (3) if there is no such Treasury constant maturity on H.15 shorter than or longer than the Remaining Life, the yield for the single Treasury constant maturity on H.15 closest to the Remaining Life. For purposes of this paragraph, the applicable Treasury constant maturity or maturities on H.15 shall be deemed to have a maturity date equal to the relevant number of months or years, as applicable, of such Treasury constant maturity from the Redemption Date.

If on the third Business Day preceding the Redemption Date H.15 TCM or any successor designation or publication is no longer published, the Company shall calculate the Treasury Rate based on the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the second Business Day preceding such Redemption Date of the United States Treasury security maturing on, or with a maturity that is closest to, the Par Call Date, as applicable. If there is no United States Treasury security maturing on the Par Call Date but there are two or more United States Treasury securities with a maturity date equally distant from the Par Call Date, one with a maturity date preceding the Par Call Date and one with a maturity date following the Par Call Date, the Company shall select the United States Treasury security with a maturity date preceding the Par Call Date. If there are two or more United States Treasury securities maturing on the Par Call Date or two or more United States Treasury securities meeting the criteria of the preceding sentence, the Company shall select from among these two or more United States Treasury securities the United States Treasury security that is trading closest to par based upon the average of the bid and asked prices for such United States Treasury securities at 11:00 a.m., New York City time. In determining the Treasury Rate in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, the semi-annual yield to maturity of the applicable United States Treasury security shall be based upon the average of the bid and asked prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, of such United States Treasury security, and rounded to three decimal places.

The Company’s actions and determinations in determining the redemption price shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

The Trustee, at the written direction of the Company, will send a notice of redemption to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed by first-class mail (or in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company with respect to Securities registered in the name of Cede & Co.) at least 10 and not more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Unless the Company defaults on payment of the redemption price, interest will cease to accrue on the Securities or portions thereof called for redemption on the Redemption Date. If fewer than all of the Securities of this series are to be redeemed, not more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date, the particular Securities of this series or portions thereof for redemption will be selected from the outstanding Securities of this series not previously called by such method as the Trustee deems fair and appropriate. The Trustee may select for redemption Securities of this series and portions of Securities of this series in amounts of $2,000 or whole multiples of $1,000. In the case of a partial redemption of Securities registered in the name of Cede & Co, the Securities to be redeemed will be determined in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company.

The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the Trustee to enter into one or more supplemental indentures for the purpose of adding any provisions to, or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of, the Indenture with the consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities of all series then Outstanding under the Indenture, considered as one class; provided, however, that if there shall be Securities of more than one series Outstanding under the Indenture and if a proposed supplemental indenture shall directly affect the rights of the Holders of Securities of one or more, but less than all, of such series, then the consent only of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of all series so directly affected, considered as one class, shall be required; and provided, further, that if the Securities of any series shall have been issued in more than one Tranche and if the proposed supplemental indenture shall directly affect the rights of the Holders of Securities of one or more, but less than all, of such Tranches, then the consent only of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Securities of all Tranches so directly affected, considered as one class, shall be required; and provided, further, that the Indenture permits the Trustee to enter into one or more supplemental indentures for limited purposes without the consent of any Holders of Securities. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities then Outstanding, on behalf of the Holders of all Securities, to waive compliance by the Company with certain provisions of the Indenture and certain past defaults under the Indenture and their consequences. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this Security and of any Security issued upon the registration of transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this Security.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Security or any portion of the principal amount hereof will be deemed to have been paid for all purposes of the Indenture and to be no longer Outstanding thereunder, and, at the election of the Company, the Company’s entire indebtedness in respect thereof will be satisfied and discharged, if there has been irrevocably deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent (other than the Company), in trust, money in an amount which will be sufficient and/or Eligible Obligations, the principal of and interest on which when due, without regard to any reinvestment thereof, will provide moneys which, together with moneys so deposited, will be sufficient to pay when due the principal of and interest on this Security when due.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Security is registrable in the Security Register, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the Corporate Trust Office of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association in New York, New York, or such other office or agency as may be designated by the Company from time to time, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Securities of this series of authorized denominations and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount, will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.

The Securities of this series are issuable only as registered Securities, without coupons, and in minimum denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, Securities of this series are exchangeable for a like aggregate principal amount of Securities of the same series and Tranche, of any authorized denominations, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same, and of like tenor upon surrender of the Security or Securities to be exchanged at the office of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association in New York, New York, or such other office or agency as may be designated by the Company from time to time.

No service charge shall be made for any such registration of transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.

Prior to due presentment of this Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name this Security is registered as the absolute owner hereof for all purposes, whether or not this Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

The Securities are not entitled to the benefit of any sinking fund.

As used herein, “Business Day” shall mean any day, other than Saturday or Sunday, on which commercial banks and foreign exchange markets are open for business, including dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars, in New York, New York. All other terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

the indebtedness represented thereby, or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement under the Indenture, against, and no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, or be incurred by, any incorporator, member, manager, stockholder, officer, director or employee, as such, past, present or future of the Company or of any predecessor or successor corporation (either directly or through the Company or a predecessor or successor corporation), whether by virtue of any constitutional provision, statute or rule of law, or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise; it being expressly agreed and understood that the Indenture and all the Securities are solely corporate obligations and that any such personal liability is hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of, and as part of the consideration for, the execution of the Indenture and the issuance of the Securities.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Trustee or an Authenticating Agent by manual or electronic signature, this Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed.


Attest: ____________________________ Vincent A. Mercaldi Secretary			CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC By: Stacey L. Peterson Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

(SEAL)

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.

Date of Authentication: ______________, 2022

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee

By:

SCHEDULE A

The initial aggregate principal amount of Securities evidenced by the Certificate to which this Schedule is attached is $300,000,000. The notations on the following table evidence decreases and increases in the aggregate principal amount of Securities evidenced by such Certificate.

Aggregate Principal

Amount of Securities

Decrease in Aggregate

Increase in Aggregate

Remaining After

Notation by

Date of

Principal Amount of

Such Decrease or

Security

Adjustment

Securities

Increase

Registrar

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC
3.60% General Mortgage Bonds, Series AH, due 2052


Original Interest Accrual Date: February 28, 2022 Stated Maturity: March 1, 2052 Interest Rate: 3.60% Interest Payment Dates: March 1 and September 1 Regular Record Dates: February 15 and August 15 immediately preceding the respective Interest Payment Date			Redeemable: Yes [X] No [ ] Redemption Date: At any time. Redemption Price: Prior to September 1, 2051 at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on this Security or the portion thereof to be redeemed discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming this Security matured on the Par Call Date) on a semiannual basis at the Treasury Rate plus 25 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the Redemption Date, and (ii) 100% of the principal amount of this Security (or such portion to be redeemed); plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date; or on or after September 1, 2051, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of this Security or the portion thereof to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

This Security is not an Original Issue Discount Security
within the meaning of the within-mentioned Indenture.
_____________________________

Principal Amount Registered No. T-1
$500,000,000* CUSIP 15189X AY4

***CEDE & Co.***

*Reference is made to Schedule A attached hereto with respect to decreases and increases in the aggregate principal amount of Securities evidenced hereby.

, or its registered assigns, the principal sum of FIVE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS, on the Stated Maturity specified above, and to pay interest thereon from the Original Interest Accrual Date specified above or from the most recent Interest Payment Date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, semi-annually in arrears on the Interest Payment Dates specified above in each year, commencing on September 1, 2022, and at Maturity, at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, until the principal hereof is paid or duly provided for. The interest so payable, and paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date shall, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date specified above (whether or not a Business Day) next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest payable at Maturity shall be paid to the Person to whom principal shall be paid. Except as otherwise provided in said Indenture, any such interest not so paid or duly provided for shall forthwith cease to be payable to the Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either be paid to the Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice of which shall be given to Holders of Securities of this series not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, or be paid at any time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of any securities exchange on which the Securities of this series may be listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided in said Indenture.

Prior to September 1, 2051 (the “Par Call Date”), the Company may redeem this Security, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of:

•(1)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on this Security (or such portion to be redeemed) discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming this Security matured on the Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 25 basis points; less (b) interest accrued to the Redemption Date; and

•(2) 100% of the principal amount of this Security (or such portion to be redeemed);

plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

“Treasury Rate” means, with respect to any Redemption Date, the yield determined by the Company in accordance with the following two paragraphs.

If on the third Business Day preceding the Redemption Date H.15 TCM or any successor designation or publication is no longer published, the Company shall calculate the Treasury Rate based on the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual equivalent yield to maturity at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the second Business Day preceding such Redemption Date of the United States Treasury security maturing on, or with a maturity that is closest to, the Par Call Date, as applicable. If there is no United States Treasury security maturing on the Par Call Date but there are two or more United States Treasury securities with a maturity date equally distant from the Par Call Date, one with a maturity date preceding the Par Call Date and one with a maturity date following the Par Call Date, the Company shall select the United States Treasury security with a maturity date preceding the Par Call Date. If there are two or more United States Treasury securities maturing on the Par Call Date or two or more United States Treasury securities meeting the criteria of the preceding sentence, the Company shall select from among these two or more United States Treasury securities the United States Treasury security that is trading closest to par based upon the average of the bid and asked prices for such United States Treasury securities at 11:00 a.m., New York City time. In determining the Treasury Rate in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, the semi-annual yield to maturity of the applicable United States Treasury security shall be based upon the average of the bid and asked prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, of such United States Treasury security, and rounded to three decimal places.

The Company’s actions and determinations in determining the redemption price shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

series not previously called by such method as the Trustee deems fair and appropriate. The Trustee may select for redemption Securities of this series and portions of Securities of this series in amounts of $2,000 or whole multiples of $1,000. In the case of a partial redemption of Securities registered in the name of Cede & Co, the Securities to be redeemed will be determined in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company.

The Securities are not entitled to the benefit of any sinking fund.

New York. All other terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

As provided in the Indenture, no recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or interest on any Securities, or any part thereof, or for any claim based thereon or otherwise in respect thereof, or of the indebtedness represented thereby, or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement under the Indenture, against, and no personal liability whatsoever shall attach to, or be incurred by, any incorporator, member, manager, stockholder, officer, director or employee, as such, past, present or future of the Company or of any predecessor or successor corporation (either directly or through the Company or a predecessor or successor corporation), whether by virtue of any constitutional provision, statute or rule of law, or by the enforcement of any assessment or penalty or otherwise; it being expressly agreed and understood that the Indenture and all the Securities are solely corporate obligations and that any such personal liability is hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of, and as part of the consideration for, the execution of the Indenture and the issuance of the Securities.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed.


Attest: ____________________________ Vincent A. Mercaldi Secretary			CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC By: Stacey L. Peterson Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

(SEAL)

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Securities of the series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.

Date of Authentication: ______________, 2022

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee

By:

SCHEDULE A

The initial aggregate principal amount of Securities evidenced by the Certificate to which this Schedule is attached is $500,000,000. The notations on the following table evidence decreases and increases in the aggregate principal amount of Securities evidenced by such Certificate.

Aggregate Principal

Amount of Securities

Decrease in Aggregate

Increase in Aggregate

Remaining After

Notation by

Date of

Principal Amount of

Such Decrease or

Security

Adjustment

Securities

Increase

Registrar

EX-10.11 3 exhibit1011-secondamendment.htm EX-10.11 Document

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2005 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

(As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2009)

Second Amendment

WHEREAS, CenterPoint Energy, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), maintains the CenterPoint Energy 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (the “Plan”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company may amend or terminate the Plan at any time;

WHEREAS, the Company desires to freeze the Plan such that no Compensation for any Participation Year beginning on or after January 1, 2023 shall be deferred under the Plan, including any Bonus that qualifies as “performance-based compensation” under Code Section 409A(a)(4)(B) with a performance period ending on or after December 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, no Employee or Director has been designated as eligible to participate in the Plan for any such Participation Year or with respect to any such Bonus or made a deferral election with respect to any such Participation Year or any such Bonus;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company does hereby amend the Plan as follows, effective as of May 1, 2022:

1.Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan.

2.The Plan is frozen as of January 1, 2023 (the “Freeze Date”) such that (a) no Employee or Director shall be a Participant for any Participation Year beginning on or after such date and (b) no Compensation for any such Participation Year shall be deferred under the Plan, including any Bonus that qualifies as “performance-based compensation” under Code Section 409A(a)(4)(B) with a performance period ending on or after December 31, 2022. Interest shall continue to be

credited with respect to Compensation deferred under the Plan prior to the Freeze Date, in accordance with the terms of the Plan.

3.The following shall be added to the end of Section 3.1 of the Plan:

“Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Employee or Director shall be eligible to participate in the Plan with respect to any Participation Year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, including with respect to any Bonus that qualifies as ‘performance-based compensation’ under Code Section 409A(a)(4)(B) with a performance period ending on or after December 31, 2022.”

4.The following shall be added to the end of Section 3.2 of the Plan:

“Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Employee or Director shall be designated as eligible to participate in the Plan for any Participation Year beginning on or after January 1, 2023, including with respect to any Bonus that qualifies as “performance-based compensation” under Code Section 409A(a)(4)(B) with a performance period ending on or after December 31, 2022.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has executed these presents as evidenced by the signature of its officer affixed hereto, this 26th day of April, 2022, but effective as set forth above.


			CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. By:/s/David J. Lesar David J. Lesar President and Chief Executive Officer

ATTEST:

/s/Vincent A. Mercaldi

Vincent A. Mercaldi

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-10.14 4 exhibit1014finalenableterm.htm EX-10.14 Document

CENTERPOINT ENERGY BENEFIT RESTORATION PLAN

(Effective as of January 1, 2008)

Partial Termination Amendment

WHEREAS, CenterPoint Energy, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), maintains the CenterPoint Energy Benefit Restoration Plan, effective as of January 1, 2008 (the “Plan”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) may amend or terminate the Plan at any time;

WHEREAS, certain Participants of the Plan (the “Enable Participants”) experienced a change in control event (as defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(i)(5)) on December 2, 2021 in connection with the acquisition of Enable Midstream Partners, LP (“Enable”) by Energy Transfer LP (the “Enable CIC Event”);

WHEREAS, the Company desires to irrevocably terminate and liquidate the Plan with respect to each Enable Participant in accordance with Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ix)(B); and

WHEREAS, on February 16, 2022 (the “Approval Date”), the Board approved such termination and liquidation of the Plan, and this amendment to the Plan, and also approved, with respect to each Enable Participant, the termination and liquidation of all agreements, methods, programs and other arrangements sponsored by the Company or an affiliate immediately after the Enable CIC Event which deferrals of compensation are, together with deferrals under the Plan, treated as deferred under a single plan under Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(c)(2) so that all Enable Participants are required to receive all amounts of compensation deferred under such terminated agreements, methods, programs, and other arrangements within 12 months of the Approval Date;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company does hereby amend the Plan as follows, effective as of March 1, 2022 (the “Termination Date”):

1.The Plan is hereby irrevocably terminated with respect to each Enable Participant.

2.As soon as administratively practicable after the Termination Date, and in no event later than 12 months following the Approval Date, the benefit under Plan for each Enable Participant shall be irrevocably liquidated and paid to the Enable Participant in a single lump sum cash payment.

3.It is intended that the termination of the Plan with respect to the Enable Participants as set forth herein shall comply with the requirements of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ix)(B), and this amendment shall be interpreted and administered consistent therewith.

4.Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has executed these presents as evidenced by the signature of its officer affixed hereto, this 24th day of February, 2022, but effective as set forth above.


			CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. By:/s/David J. Lesar David J. Lesar President and Chief Executive Officer

ATTEST:

/s/Vincent A. Mercaldi

Vincent A. Mercaldi

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-10.18 5 exhibit1018finalenableterm.htm EX-10.18 Document

CENTERPOINT ENERGY SAVINGS RESTORATION PLAN

(Effective as of January 1, 2008)

Partial Termination Amendment

WHEREAS, CenterPoint Energy, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), maintains the CenterPoint Energy Savings Restoration Plan, effective as of January 1, 2008 (the “Plan”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6.2 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) may amend or terminate the Plan at any time;

WHEREAS, the Company desires to irrevocably terminate and liquidate the Plan with respect to each Enable Participant in accordance with Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ix)(B); and

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company does hereby amend the Plan as follows, effective as of March 1, 2022 (the “Termination Date”):

1.The Plan is hereby irrevocably terminated with respect to each Enable Participant.

4.Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan.


			CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. By:/s/David J. Lesar David J. Lesar President and Chief Executive Officer

ATTEST:

/s/Vincent A. Mercaldi

Vincent A. Mercaldi

Assistant Corporate Secretary

EX-31.1.1 6 cnp_exhibit3111x3312022.htm EX-31.1.1 Document

Exhibit 31.1.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, David J. Lesar, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022


			/s/ David J. Lesar
			David J. Lesar
			President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.1.2 7 cehe_exhibit3112x3312022.htm EX-31.1.2 Document

Exhibit 31.1.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Scott E. Doyle, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC;

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022


			/s/ Scott E. Doyle
			Scott E. Doyle
			Manager, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.1.3 8 cerc_exhibit3113x3312022.htm EX-31.1.3 Document

Exhibit 31.1.3

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Scott E. Doyle, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022


/s/ Scott E. Doyle
Scott E. Doyle
President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2.1 9 cnp_exhibit3121x3312022.htm EX-31.2.1 Document

Exhibit 31.2.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jason P. Wells, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.;

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022


			/s/ Jason P. Wells
			Jason P. Wells
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-31.2.2 10 cehe_exhibit3122x3312022.htm EX-31.2.2 Document

Exhibit 31.2.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jason P. Wells, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC;

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022


			/s/ Jason P. Wells
			Jason P. Wells
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-31.2.3 11 cerc_exhibit3123x3312022.htm EX-31.2.3 Document

Exhibit 31.2.3

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Jason P. Wells, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 3, 2022


			/s/ Jason P. Wells
			Jason P. Wells
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1.1 12 cnp_exhibit3211x3312022.htm EX-32.1.1 Document

Exhibit 32.1.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, David J. Lesar, Chief Executive Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ David J. Lesar
David J. Lesar
President and Chief Executive Officer
May 3, 2022

EX-32.1.2 13 cehe_exhibit3212x3312022.htm EX-32.1.2 Document

Exhibit 32.1.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Scott E. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Scott E. Doyle
Scott E. Doyle
Manager, President and Chief Executive Officer
May 3, 2022

EX-32.1.3 14 cerc_exhibit3213x3312022.htm EX-32.1.3 Document

Exhibit 32.1.3

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Scott E. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Scott E. Doyle
Scott E. Doyle
President and Chief Executive Officer
May 3, 2022

EX-32.2.1 15 cnp_exhibit3221x3312022.htm EX-32.2.1 Document

Exhibit 32.2.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Jason P. Wells, Chief Financial Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Jason P. Wells
Jason P. Wells
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2022

EX-32.2.2 16 cehe_exhibit3222x3312022.htm EX-32.2.2 Document

Exhibit 32.2.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Jason P. Wells, Chief Financial Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Jason P. Wells
Jason P. Wells
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2022

EX-32.2.3 17 cerc_exhibit3223x3312022.htm EX-32.2.3 Document

Exhibit 32.2.3

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the “Report”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Jason P. Wells, Chief Financial Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ Jason P. Wells
Jason P. Wells
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2022

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Non-trading derivative liabilities	1	2
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Non-trading derivative liabilities	5	12
Benefit obligations	499	511
Regulatory liabilities	3,250	3,153
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Common stock	6	6
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Retained earnings	685	154
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(62)	(64)
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Gain on divestitures	(303)	0
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Gain on indexed debt securities	(106)	(26)
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates	0	(108)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	0	39
Pension contributions	(2)	(8)
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Inventory	132	99
Taxes receivable	1	3
Accounts payable	(85)	(55)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities	135	(2,297)
Other current assets and liabilities	82	(121)
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(25)	3
Other operating activities, net	58	2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	580	(1,681)
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Capital expenditures	(846)	(594)
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities	702	0
Proceeds from divestitures	2,060	0
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,934	(604)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net	(43)	0
Payment of obligation for finance lease	(171)	0
Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper, net	(1,941)	38
Proceeds from long-term debt	792	2,795
Payments of long-term debt, including make-whole premiums	(1,113)	(388)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(8)	(20)
Payment of dividends on Common Stock	(107)	(88)
Payment of dividends on Preferred Stock	(24)	(48)
Other financing activities, net	(6)	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,621)	2,285
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(107)	0
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Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021			3,000,000
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020				551,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuances related to benefit and investment plans (in shares)				1,000,000
Issuances related to benefit and investment plans				$ 0	2
Net income	$ 363					363
Other comprehensive income (loss)							3
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021				552,000,000
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 8,716		$ 2,363	$ 6	6,916	(482)	(87)
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	800,000	800,000	1,000,000
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 9,415		$ 790	$ 6	8,529	154	(64)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022	800,000	800,000	1,000,000
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	628,923,534			629,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuances related to benefit and investment plans (in shares)				0
Issuances related to benefit and investment plans				$ 0	3
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Other comprehensive income (loss)							2
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Depreciation and amortization	318	307
Taxes other than income taxes	147	143
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Interest expense on Securitization Bonds	(4)	(6)
Other income, net	18	19
Total	253	(124)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	730	329
Income tax expense	199	49
Net Income	531	363
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Expenses:
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Depreciation and amortization	162	141
Taxes other than income taxes	63	63
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Operating Income	126	107
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Interest expense on Securitization Bonds	(4)	(6)
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Comprehensive income	533	366
Houston Electric
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Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	943	690
Accrued unbilled revenues, less allowance for credit losses	432	513
Materials and supplies	458	422
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	100	132
Total current assets	4,188	7,355
Property, Plant and Equipment:
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Property, plant and equipment, net	24,213	23,484
Other Assets:
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Other non-current assets	231	220
Total other assets	6,801	6,840
Total Assets	35,202	37,679
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Current portion of VIE Securitization Bonds long-term debt	182	220
Current portion of other long-term debt	1,582	308
Accounts payable	1,036	1,196
Taxes accrued	489	378
Interest accrued	116	136
Other current liabilities	283	323
Total current liabilities	4,605	4,287
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	3,951	3,904
Benefit obligations	499	511
Regulatory liabilities	3,250	3,153
Other non-current liabilities	834	836
Total other liabilities	8,539	8,416
Long-term Debt:
VIE Securitization Bonds, net	317	317
Other long-term debt, net	11,789	15,241
Total long-term debt, net	12,106	15,558
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	6	6
Additional paid-in capital	8,532	8,529
Retained earnings	685	154
Total shareholders’ equity	9,951	9,415
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	35,202	37,679
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	104	92
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	29	29
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18	19
Other Assets:
Regulatory assets	372	420
Houston Electric
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	104	214
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	280	263
Accounts and notes receivable–affiliated companies	369	11
Accrued unbilled revenues, less allowance for credit losses	95	127
Materials and supplies	304	292
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	32	49
Total current assets	1,184	956
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	15,995	15,273
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,175	4,070
Property, plant and equipment, net	11,820	11,203
Other Assets:
Regulatory assets	785	789
Other non-current assets	43	32
Total other assets	828	821
Total Assets	13,832	12,980
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of VIE Securitization Bonds long-term debt	182	220
Current portion of other long-term debt	300	300
Accounts payable	474	510
Accounts and notes payable–affiliated companies	98	568
Taxes accrued	129	193
Interest accrued	66	74
Other current liabilities	68	91
Total current liabilities	1,317	1,956
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	1,142	1,122
Benefit obligations	55	55
Regulatory liabilities	1,135	1,152
Other non-current liabilities	100	98
Total other liabilities	2,432	2,427
Long-term Debt:
VIE Securitization Bonds, net	317	317
Other long-term debt, net	5,444	4,658
Total long-term debt, net	5,761	4,975
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	3,354	2,678
Retained earnings	968	944
Total shareholders’ equity	4,322	3,622
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	13,832	12,980
Houston Electric \| Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	104	92
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	29	29
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18	19
Other Assets:
Regulatory assets	$ 372	$ 420

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Houston Electric (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 125,000,000	$ 230,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	943,000,000	690,000,000
Allowance for credit losses	39,000,000	44,000,000
Accrued unbilled revenues, allowance for credit losses	2,000,000	6,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	100,000,000	132,000,000
Regulatory assets	$ 2,270,000,000	$ 2,321,000,000
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	800,000	800,000
Preferred stock aggregate liquidation preference	$ 800	$ 800
Common Stock [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	629,432,406	628,923,534
Houston Electric
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 104,000,000	$ 214,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	280,000,000	263,000,000
Allowance for credit losses	1,000,000	1,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	32,000,000	49,000,000
Regulatory assets	785,000,000	789,000,000
CERC Corp
Cash and cash equivalents	4,000,000	8,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	426,000,000	240,000,000
Allowance for credit losses	33,000,000	39,000,000
Accrued unbilled revenues, allowance for credit losses	2,000,000	5,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,000,000	15,000,000
Regulatory assets	534,000,000	577,000,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Cash and cash equivalents	104,000,000	92,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	29,000,000	29,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,000,000	19,000,000
Regulatory assets	372,000,000	420,000,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary \| Houston Electric
Cash and cash equivalents	104,000,000	92,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	29,000,000	29,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,000,000	19,000,000
Regulatory assets	$ 372,000,000	$ 420,000,000

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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows - Houston Electric - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 531	$ 363
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	318	307
Deferred income taxes	28	66
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	(201)	29
Inventory	132	99
Accounts payable	(85)	(55)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities	135	(2,297)
Other current assets and liabilities	82	(121)
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(25)	3
Other operating activities, net	58	2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	580	(1,681)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(846)	(594)
Other investing activities, net	18	(10)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,934	(604)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	792	2,795
Payments of long-term debt, including make-whole premiums	(1,113)	(388)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(8)	(20)
Payment of obligation for finance lease	(171)	0
Other, net	(6)	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,621)	2,285
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(107)	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	254	167
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	147	167
Houston Electric
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	61	53
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	162	141
Deferred income taxes	9	(5)
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	15	21
Accounts receivable/payable–affiliated companies	38	(49)
Inventory	(12)	(7)
Accounts payable	(62)	14
Net regulatory assets and liabilities	(75)	(63)
Other current assets and liabilities	(56)	(59)
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(5)	3
Other operating activities, net	(2)	(2)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	73	47
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(491)	(314)
Increase in notes receivable–affiliated companies	(354)	(665)
Other investing activities, net	(3)	(3)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(848)	(982)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	792	1,096
Payments of long-term debt, including make-whole premiums	(38)	(138)
Decrease in notes payable–affiliated companies	(512)	(8)
Dividend to parent	(37)	0
Contribution from parent	637	0
Payment of debt issuance costs	(8)	(10)
Payment of obligation for finance lease	(171)	0
Other, net	1	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	664	940
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(111)	5
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	233	154
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$ 122	$ 159

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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Changes in Equity - Houston Electric - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	AOCI Attributable to Parent	Houston Electric	Houston Electric Common Stock	Houston Electric Additional Paid-in Capital	Houston Electric Retained Earnings	Houston Electric AOCI Attributable to Parent
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		551,000,000					1,000
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020		$ 6	$ 6,914	$ (845)	$ (90)		$ 0	$ 2,548	$ 563	$ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Contribution from parent								0
Other								0
Net income	$ 363			363		$ 53			53
Dividend to parent									0
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021		552,000,000					1,000
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 8,716	$ 6	6,916	(482)	(87)	3,164	$ 0	2,548	616	0
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	628,923,534	629,000,000					1,000
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 9,415	$ 6	8,529	154	(64)	3,622	$ 0	2,678	944	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Contribution from parent								675
Other								1
Net income	$ 531			531		61			61
Dividend to parent									(37)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022	629,432,406	629,000,000					1,000
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 9,951	$ 6	$ 8,532	$ 685	$ (62)	$ 4,322	$ 0	$ 3,354	$ 968	$ 0

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income - CERC - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenues:
Utility revenues	$ 2,709	$ 2,484
Non-utility revenues	54	63
Total	2,763	2,547
Expenses:
Utility natural gas, fuel and purchased power	1,098	935
Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas	35	40
Operation and maintenance	688	669
Depreciation and amortization	318	307
Taxes other than income taxes	147	143
Total	2,286	2,094
Operating Income	477	453
Other Income (Expense):
Gain on sale	303	0
Interest expense and other finance charges	(153)	(140)
Other income, net	18	19
Total	253	(124)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	730	329
Income tax expense	199	49
Net Income	531	363
CERC Corp
Revenues:
Utility revenues	1,376	1,168
Non-utility revenues	9	9
Total	1,385	1,177
Expenses:
Utility natural gas, fuel and purchased power	857	623
Non-utility cost of revenues, including natural gas	1	2
Operation and maintenance	187	198
Depreciation and amortization	72	80
Taxes other than income taxes	56	56
Total	1,173	959
Operating Income	212	218
Other Income (Expense):
Gain on sale	557	0
Interest expense and other finance charges	(21)	(24)
Other income, net	0	(1)
Total	536	(25)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	748	193
Income tax expense	194	42
Net Income	$ 554	$ 151

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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income - CERC - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Net income	$ 531	$ 363
Comprehensive income	533	366
CERC Corp
Net income	554	151
Comprehensive income	$ 554	$ 151

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - CERC - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 125	$ 230
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	943	690
Accrued unbilled revenues, less allowance for credit losses	432	513
Materials and supplies	458	422
Natural gas and coal inventory	54	186
Taxes receivable	0	1
Current assets held for sale	0	2,338
Regulatory assets	1,323	1,395
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	100	132
Total current assets	4,188	7,355
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	34,495	33,673
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	10,282	10,189
Property, plant and equipment, net	24,213	23,484
Other Assets:
Goodwill	4,294	4,294
Regulatory assets	2,270	2,321
Other non-current assets	231	220
Total other assets	6,801	6,840
Total Assets	35,202	37,679
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	0	7
Current portion of other long-term debt	1,582	308
Accounts payable	1,036	1,196
Taxes accrued	489	378
Interest accrued	116	136
Customer deposits	110	111
Current liabilities held for sale	0	562
Other current liabilities	283	323
Total current liabilities	4,605	4,287
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	3,951	3,904
Benefit obligations	499	511
Regulatory liabilities	3,250	3,153
Other non-current liabilities	834	836
Total other liabilities	8,539	8,416
Total long-term debt, net	12,106	15,558
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	6	6
Additional paid-in capital	8,532	8,529
Retained earnings	685	154
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(62)	(64)
Total shareholders’ equity	9,951	9,415
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	35,202	37,679
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	104	92
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	29	29
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18	19
Other Assets:
Regulatory assets	372	420
CERC Corp
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	4	8
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	426	240
Accrued unbilled revenues, less allowance for credit losses	209	247
Accounts and notes receivable–affiliated companies	17	16
Materials and supplies	85	74
Natural gas and coal inventory	19	127
Taxes receivable	29	28
Current assets held for sale	0	2,084
Regulatory assets	1,269	1,289
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13	15
Total current assets	2,071	4,128
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment	8,140	7,878
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,143	2,115
Property, plant and equipment, net	5,997	5,763
Other Assets:
Goodwill	611	611
Regulatory assets	534	577
Other non-current assets	30	31
Total other assets	1,175	1,219
Total Assets	9,243	11,110
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	0	7
Current portion of other long-term debt	1,275	0
Accounts payable	293	365
Accounts and notes payable–affiliated companies	147	56
Notes payable–affiliated companies	0	224
Taxes accrued	82	90
Interest accrued	24	27
Customer deposits	63	63
Current liabilities held for sale	0	562
Other current liabilities	105	113
Total current liabilities	1,989	1,507
Other Liabilities:
Deferred income taxes, net	879	680
Benefit obligations	80	81
Regulatory liabilities	1,054	979
Other non-current liabilities	477	482
Total other liabilities	2,490	2,222
Total long-term debt, net	1,905	4,380
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,553	2,226
Retained earnings	1,296	765
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10	10
Total shareholders’ equity	2,859	3,001
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 9,243	$ 11,110

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - CERC (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 125,000,000	$ 230,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	943,000,000	690,000,000
Allowance for credit losses	39,000,000	44,000,000
Accrued unbilled revenues, allowance for credit losses	2,000,000	6,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	100,000,000	132,000,000
Regulatory assets	$ 2,270,000,000	$ 2,321,000,000
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	800,000	800,000
Preferred stock aggregate liquidation preference	$ 800	$ 800
Common Stock [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	629,432,406	628,923,534
CERC Corp
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,000,000	$ 8,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	426,000,000	240,000,000
Allowance for credit losses	33,000,000	39,000,000
Accrued unbilled revenues, allowance for credit losses	2,000,000	5,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,000,000	15,000,000
Regulatory assets	534,000,000	577,000,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Cash and cash equivalents	104,000,000	92,000,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses	29,000,000	29,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,000,000	19,000,000
Regulatory assets	$ 372,000,000	$ 420,000,000

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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows - CERC - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 531	$ 363
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	318	307
Deferred income taxes	28	66
Gain on divestitures	(303)	0
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	(201)	29
Inventory	132	99
Accounts payable	(85)	(55)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities	135	(2,297)
Other current assets and liabilities	82	(121)
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(25)	3
Other operating activities, net	58	2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	580	(1,681)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(846)	(594)
Proceeds from divestitures	2,060	0
Other investing activities, net	18	(10)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,934	(604)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net	(43)	0
Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper, net	(1,941)	38
Proceeds from long-term debt	792	2,795
Payments of long-term debt, including make-whole premiums	(1,113)	(388)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(8)	(20)
Other financing activities, net	(6)	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,621)	2,285
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(107)	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	254	167
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	147	167
CERC Corp
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	554	151
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	72	80
Deferred income taxes	196	41
Gain on divestitures	(557)	0
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net	(176)	(41)
Accounts receivable/payable–affiliated companies	90	(5)
Inventory	133	64
Accounts payable	(74)	(10)
Net regulatory assets and liabilities	125	(2,065)
Other current assets and liabilities	(14)	7
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(3)	(10)
Other operating activities, net	1	1
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	347	(1,787)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(197)	(133)
Proceeds from divestitures	2,060	0
Other investing activities, net	(3)	2
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,860	(131)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net	(43)	0
Proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper, net	(776)	226
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	1,699
Payments of long-term debt, including make-whole premiums	(425)	0
Dividend to parent	(743)	0
Payment of debt issuance costs	0	(6)
Decrease in notes payable–affiliated companies	(224)	0
Other financing activities, net	0	(1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,211)	1,918
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(4)	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	8	1
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$ 4	$ 1

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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Changes in Equity - CERC - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	AOCI Attributable to Parent	CERC Corp	CERC Corp Common Stock	CERC Corp Additional Paid-in Capital	CERC Corp Retained Earnings	CERC Corp AOCI Attributable to Parent
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		551,000,000					1,000,000,000
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020		$ 6	$ 6,914	$ (845)	$ (90)		$ 0	$ 2,046	$ 511	$ 10
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Contribution from parent						$ 0		0
Contribution to parent for sale of Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses						0		0
Other								0
Net income	$ 363			363		151			151
Dividend to parent									0
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021		552,000,000					1,000,000,000
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 8,716	$ 6	6,916	(482)	(87)	2,718	$ 0	2,046	662	10
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	628,923,534	629,000,000					1,000
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 9,415	$ 6	8,529	154	(64)	3,001	$ 0	2,226	765	10
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Contribution from parent						0		46
Contribution to parent for sale of Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses						720		(720)
Other								1
Net income	$ 531			531		554			554
Dividend to parent									(23)
Balance, end of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022	629,432,406	629,000,000					1,000
Balance, end of period at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 9,951	$ 6	$ 8,532	$ 685	$ (62)	$ 2,859	$ 0	$ 1,553	$ 1,296	$ 10

Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Background and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Background and Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Background and Basis of Presentation	Background and Basis of Presentation General. This combined Form 10-Q is filed separately by three registrants: CenterPoint Energy, Inc., CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant solely on its own behalf. Each registrant makes no representation as to information relating exclusively to the other Registrants or the subsidiaries of CenterPoint Energy other than itself or its subsidiaries. Except as discussed in the penultimate paragraph in Note 11 to the Registrants’ Interim Condensed Financial Statements, no registrant has an obligation in respect of any other Registrant’s debt securities, and holders of such debt securities should not consider the financial resources or results of operations of any Registrant other than the obligor in making a decision with respect to such securities. Included in this combined Form 10-Q are the Interim Condensed Financial Statements of CenterPoint Energy, Houston Electric and CERC, which are referred to collectively as the Registrants. The Interim Condensed Financial Statements are unaudited, omit certain financial statement disclosures and should be read with the Registrants’ financial statements included in the Registrants’ combined 2021 Form 10-K. The Combined Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements apply to all Registrants and specific references to Houston Electric and CERC herein also pertain to CenterPoint Energy, unless otherwise indicated. Background. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a public utility holding company. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s operating subsidiaries were as follows: •Houston Electric owns and operates electric transmission and distribution facilities in the Texas gulf coast area that includes the city of Houston. •CERC Corp. (i) directly owns and operates natural gas distribution systems in four states and (ii) owns and operates permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies through CEIP. •Vectren holds three public utilities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VUHI, a public utility holding company: •Indiana Gas provides energy delivery services to natural gas customers located in central and southern Indiana; •SIGECO provides energy delivery services to electric and natural gas customers located in and near Evansville in southwestern Indiana and owns and operates electric generation assets to serve its electric customers and optimizes those assets in the wholesale power market; and •VEDO provides energy delivery services to natural gas customers located in and near Dayton in west-central Ohio. •Vectren performs non-utility activities through Energy Systems Group, which provides energy performance contracting and sustainable infrastructure services, such as renewables, distributed generation and combined heat and power projects. On January 10, 2022, CERC Corp. completed the sale of its Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses. For additional information regarding discontinued operations and divestitures, see Note 3. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s reportable segments were Electric and Natural Gas. Houston Electric and CERC each consist of a single reportable segment. For a description of CenterPoint Energy’s reportable segments, see Note 15. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric had VIEs consisting of the Bond Companies, which are consolidated. The consolidated VIEs are wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities that were formed solely for the purpose of securitizing transition and system restoration-related property. Creditors of CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric have no recourse to any assets or revenues of the Bond Companies. The bonds issued by these VIEs are payable only from and secured by transition and system restoration property, and the bondholders have no recourse to the general credit of CenterPoint Energy or Houston Electric. Basis of Presentation. The preparation of the Registrants’ financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Interim Condensed Financial Statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the respective periods. Amounts reported in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for a full-year period due to the effects of, among other things, (a) seasonal fluctuations in demand for energy, (b) changes in energy commodity prices, (c) timing of maintenance and other expenditures and (d) acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, assets and other interests. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year reportable segment presentation described in Note 15 and to reflect the impacts of discontinued operations.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

New Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides an overview of certain recently adopted accounting pronouncements applicable to all the Registrants.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU Number and Name

Description

Date of Adoption

Financial Statement Impact
upon Adoption

ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance (Topic 832)

Disclosures by Business Entities about Government

Assistance

Transition method: Prospective or retrospective

January 1, 2022

The entire disclosure for change in accounting principle. Includes, but is not limited to, nature, reason, and method of adopting amendment to accounting standards or other change in accounting principle.

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Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

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Divestitures (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Divestitures (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

transaction. The Registrants record assets and liabilities held for sale at the lower of their carrying value or their estimated fair value less cost to sell.


	December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		CERC
	(in millions)
Receivables, net	$	46	$	46
Accrued unbilled revenues	48		48
Natural gas inventory	46		46
Materials and supplies	9		9
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,314		1,314
Goodwill (1)	398		144
Regulatory assets	471		471
Other	6		6
Total current assets held for sale	$	2,338	$	2,084

Short term borrowings (2)	$	36	$	36
Accounts payable	40		40
Taxes accrued	7		7

Customer deposits	12		12
Regulatory liabilities	365		365
Other	102		102
Total current liabilities held for sale	$	562	$	562

(1)See Note 9 for further information about the allocation of goodwill to the disposed businesses.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022 (1)		2021
	(in millions)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$	9	$	52

(1)Reflects January 1, 2022 to January 9, 2022 results only due to of the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses.

Discontinued Operations (CenterPoint Energy)

A summary of discontinued operations presented in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Equity Method Investment in Enable
	(in millions)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate, net	$	108
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	108
Income tax expense	25
Net income from discontinued operations	$	83


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy
	Equity Method Investment in Enable
	(in millions)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate - operating	$	(108)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliate - operating	39

Distributions Received from Enable (CenterPoint Energy):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021
		Per Unit		Cash Distribution
		(in millions, except per unit amounts)
Enable Common Units		$	0.16525	$	39
Enable Series A Preferred Units		0.62500		9
Total CenterPoint Energy				$	48

Transactions with Enable (CenterPoint Energy and CERC):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Natural gas expenses, includes transportation and storage costs	$	32

Summarized Financial Information for Enable (CenterPoint Energy)


	December 2,
	2021
	(in millions)
Current assets	$	594
Non-current assets	11,227
Current liabilities	1,254
Non-current liabilities	3,281
Non-controlling interest	26
Preferred equity	362
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1)
Enable partners’ equity	6,899

Reconciliation of Investment in Enable:
CenterPoint Energy’s ownership interest in Enable partners’ equity	$	3,701
CenterPoint Energy’s basis difference	(2,732)

CenterPoint Energy’s equity method investment in Enable	$	969

Summarized unaudited consolidated income information for Enable is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
		(in millions)
Operating revenues		$	970
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		519
Depreciation and amortization		106

Operating income		206
Net income attributable to Enable Common Units		155


Reconciliation of Equity in Earnings, net:
CenterPoint Energy’s interest		$	83
Basis difference amortization (1)		25


CenterPoint Energy’s equity in earnings, net (2)		$	108

(2)Reported as discontinued operations on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

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Revenue Recognition and Allowance for Credit Losses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition and Allowance for Credit Losses

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

The following tables disaggregate revenues by reportable segment and major source:

CenterPoint Energy











	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
	Electric		Natural Gas		Corporate and Other		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue from contracts	$	898	$	1,845	$	45	$	2,788
Other (1)	(5)		(21)		1		(25)

Total revenues	$	893	$	1,824	$	46	$	2,763










	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Electric		Natural Gas		Corporate and Other		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue from contracts	$	833	$	1,655	$	53	$	2,541
Other (1)	(3)		8		1		6

Total revenues	$	830	$	1,663	$	54	$	2,547

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Total lease income was $1 million and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Houston Electric


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenue from contracts		$	756	$	687
Other (1)		(10)		(3)
Total revenues		$	746	$	684

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Lease income was not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

CERC


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenue from contracts		$	1,409	$	1,172
Other (1)		(24)		5

Total revenues		$	1,385	$	1,177

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Lease income was not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

CenterPoint Energy


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues		Contract Assets		Contract Liabilities
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	627	$	513	$	15	$	16
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	876		432		16		27
Increase (decrease)	$	249	$	(81)	$	1	$	11

Houston Electric


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues		Contract Liabilities
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	225	$	127	$	4
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	247		95		8
Increase (decrease)	$	22	$	(32)	$	4

CERC


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	223	$	247
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	408		209
Increase (decrease)	$	185	$	(38)

CERC does not have any opening or closing contract asset or contract liability balances.


	Rolling 12 Months		Thereafter		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue expected to be recognized on contracts in place as of March 31, 2022:

Corporate and Other	$	224	$	535	$	759
	$	224	$	535	$	759

Allowance for Credit Losses

The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Employee Benefit Plans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Pension Benefits (CenterPoint Energy)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Service cost (1)		$	8	$	10
Interest cost (2)		15		15
Expected return on plan assets (2)		(25)		(26)

Amortization of net loss (2)		7		9


Net periodic cost		$	5	$	8

(2)Amounts presented in the table above are included in Other income, net in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of regulatory deferrals.

Postretirement Benefits

















	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Service cost (1)	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	—
Interest cost (2)	2		1		1		2		1		1
Expected return on plan assets (2)	(1)		(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (2)	(1)		(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—
Amortization of net loss (2)	(1)		(1)		—		—		—		—




Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	—	$	(2)	$	1	$	1	$	(1)	$	1

(2)Amounts presented in the tables above are included in Other income (expense), net in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of regulatory deferrals.

The table below reflects the expected contributions to be made to the pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2022:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Expected minimum contribution to pension plans during 2022	$	7	$	—	$	—
Expected contribution to postretirement benefit plans in 2022	8		1		3

The table below reflects the contributions made to the pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2022:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
		(in millions)
Pension plans		$	2	$	—	$	—
Postretirement benefit plans		2		—		—

The entire disclosure for retirement benefits.

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Regulatory Assets and Liabilities, Other Disclosures [Abstract]

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Regulatory Matters

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Regulatory Matters

Equity Return


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (2)		CERC (3)		CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (2)		CERC (3)
	(in millions)
Allowed equity return not recognized	$	195	$	95	$	16	$	199	$	100	$	16

(3)CERC’s allowed equity return on post in-service carrying cost associated with certain distribution facilities replacements expenditures in Texas.

The table below reflects the amount of allowed equity return recognized by each Registrant in its Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Allowed equity return recognized	$	10	$	9	$	—	$	8	$	7	$	—

February 2021 Winter Storm Event

See Note 13(d) for further information regarding litigation related to the February 2021 Winter Storm Event.

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Derivative Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

(a)Non-Trading Activities

The table below summarizes the Registrants’ outstanding interest rate hedging activity:


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Hedging Classification	Notional Principal

	(in millions)
Economic hedge (1)	$	84	$	84

(1)Relates to interest rate derivative instruments at SIGECO.

(b)Derivative Fair Values and Income Statement Impacts

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Hedged Items (CenterPoint Energy)


		March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
	Balance Sheet Location	Derivative Assets Fair Value		Derivative Liabilities Fair Value		Derivative Assets Fair Value		Derivative Liabilities Fair Value




Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:		(in millions)
Natural gas derivatives (1)	Current Assets: Non-trading derivative assets	$	33	$	—	$	9	$	—
Natural gas derivatives (1)	Other Assets: Non-trading derivative assets	6		—		5		—

Interest rate derivatives	Current Liabilities: Non-trading derivative liabilities	—		1		—		2

Interest rate derivatives	Other Liabilities: Non-trading derivative liabilities	—		5		—		12
Indexed debt securities derivative (2)	Current Liabilities	—		797		—		903

Total		$	39	$	803	$	14	$	917

(2)Derivative component of the ZENS obligation that represents the ZENS holder’s option to receive the appreciated value of the reference shares at maturity. See Note 10 for further information.

Income Statement Impact of Hedge Accounting Activity (CenterPoint Energy)


		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Income Statement Location	2022		2021
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:		(in millions)
Indexed debt securities derivative (1)	Gain on indexed debt securities	$	106	$	26

(1)The indexed debt securities derivative is recorded at fair value and changes in the fair value are recorded in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.

CenterPoint Energy’s debt were to fall below investment grade, it would be in violation of these provisions, and the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment.


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Aggregate fair value of derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position	$	6	$	14
Fair value of collateral already posted	7		7
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered (1)	—		7

(1)The maximum collateral required if further escalating collateral is triggered would equal the net liability position.

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

The Registrants determine the appropriate level for each financial asset and liability on a quarterly basis.

CenterPoint Energy


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)
Equity securities	$	720	$	—	$	—	$	720	$	1,439	$	—	$	—	$	1,439
Investments, including money market funds (1)	39		—		—		39		42		—		—		42

Natural gas derivatives	—		39		—		39		—		14		—		14



Total assets	$	759	$	39	$	—	$	798	$	1,481	$	14	$	—	$	1,495
Liabilities
Indexed debt securities derivative	$	—	$	797	$	—	$	797	$	—	$	903	$	—	$	903
Interest rate derivatives	—		6		—		6		—		14		—		14




Total liabilities	$	—	$	803	$	—	$	803	$	—	$	917	$	—	$	917

Houston Electric


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)
Investments, including money market funds (1)	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	27	$	—	$	—	$	27

Total assets	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	27	$	—	$	—	$	27

CERC


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)

Investments, including money market funds (1)	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14
Total assets	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14

(1)Amounts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (1)		CERC		CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (1)		CERC
Long-term debt, including current maturities	(in millions)


Carrying amount	$	13,870	$	6,243	$	3,180	$	16,086	$	5,495	$	4,380
Fair value	14,056		6,378		3,277		17,385		6,230		4,682

(1)Includes Securitization Bond debt.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Goodwill and Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

Goodwill (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

CenterPoint Energy’s goodwill by reportable segment is as follows:


	December 31, 2021		March 31, 2022
	(in millions)
Electric (1)	$	936	$	936
Natural Gas (2)	2,920		2,920
Corporate and Other	438		438

Total	$	4,294	$	4,294

CERC’s goodwill is as follows:


	December 31, 2021		March 31, 2022
	(in millions)
Goodwill (2)	$	611	$	611

(1)Amount presented is net of the accumulated goodwill impairment charge of $185 million recorded in 2020.

Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy)


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance
	(in millions)
Customer relationships	$	33	$	(13)	$	20	$	33	$	(12)	$	21

Trade names	16		(5)		11		16		(5)		11

Operation and maintenance agreements (1)	12		(1)		11		12		(1)		11
Other	2		(1)		1		2		(1)		1
Total	$	63	$	(20)	$	43	$	63	$	(19)	$	44


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Amortization expense of intangible assets recorded in Depreciation and amortization			$	1	$	1

CenterPoint Energy estimates that amortization expense of intangible assets with finite lives for the next five years will be as follows:


	Amortization Expense

	(in millions)
Remaining nine months of 2022	$	5
2023	6
2024	5
2025	5
2026	5
2027	4

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy)

(a) Equity Securities

CenterPoint Energy’s sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 are as follows:


Equity Security/Date Sold	Units Sold	Proceeds (1)
		(in millions)
Energy Transfer Common Units
February and March 2022	50,999,768	$	515
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
March 2022	192,390	$	187

(1)Proceeds are net of transaction costs.

Gains and losses on equity securities, net of transaction costs, are recorded in Loss on Equity Securities in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.


	Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
AT&T Common	$	(10)	$	15
Charter Common	(93)		(38)
Energy Transfer Common Units	95		—
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	(9)		—

	$	(17)	$	(23)


	Shares Held		Carrying Value
	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
			(in millions)
AT&T Common	10,212,945	10,212,945	$	241	$	251
Charter Common	872,503	872,503	476		569
Energy Transfer Common Units	—	50,999,768	—		420
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	—	192,390	—		196
Other			3		3
			$	720	$	1,439

(b) ZENS

CenterPoint Energy’s reference shares for each ZENS consisted of the following:


	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021
	(in shares)
AT&T Common	0.7185	0.7185
Charter Common	0.061382	0.061382

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Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

Debt Transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the following debt instruments were issued or incurred:


Registrant	Issuance Date	Debt Instrument	Aggregate Principal Amount		Interest Rate	Maturity Date
	(in millions)



Houston Electric	February 2022	General Mortgage Bonds	$	300	3.00%	2032
Houston Electric	February 2022	General Mortgage Bonds	500		3.60%	2052
		Total Houston Electric (1)	800


		Total CenterPoint Energy	$	800


Registrant	Repayment/Redemption Date	Debt Instrument	Aggregate Principal		Interest Rate	Maturity Date
			(in millions)
CERC (1)	January 2022	Floating Rate Senior Notes	$	425	Three-month LIBOR plus 0.5%	2023
		Total CERC	425


CenterPoint Energy (2)	January 2022	First Mortgage Bonds	5		0.82%	2022
CenterPoint Energy (3)	March 2022	Senior Notes	250		3.85%	2024
CenterPoint Energy (4)	March 2022	Senior Notes	350		4.25%	2028
		Total CenterPoint Energy	$	1,030

(2)First Mortgage Bonds issued by SIGECO.

Credit Facilities.

The Registrants had the following revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2022:


Execution Date	Registrant	Size of Facility		Draw Rate of LIBOR plus (1)	Financial Covenant Limit on Debt for Borrowed Money to Capital Ratio		Debt for Borrowed Money to Capital Ratio as of March 31, 2022 (2)	Termination Date
		(in millions)
February 4, 2021	CenterPoint Energy	$	2,400	1.625%	65.0%	(3)	56.9%	February 4, 2024
February 4, 2021	CenterPoint Energy (4)	400		1.250%	65.0%		47.0%	February 4, 2024

February 4, 2021	Houston Electric	300		1.375%	67.5%	(3)	53.7%	February 4, 2024
February 4, 2021	CERC	900		1.250%	65.0%		52.7%	February 4, 2024
	Total	$	4,000

(1)Based on current credit ratings.

(2)As defined in the revolving credit facility agreements, excluding Securitization Bonds.

The Registrants, including the subsidiaries of CenterPoint Energy discussed above, were in compliance with all financial debt covenants as of March 31, 2022.

The table below reflects the utilization of the Registrants’ respective revolving credit facilities:


	March 31, 2022								December 31, 2021
Registrant	Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper (1)		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper (1)		Weighted Average Interest Rate
	(in millions, except weighted average interest rate)
CenterPoint Energy	$	—	$	11	$	325	0.54	%	$	—	$	11	$	1,400	0.34	%
CenterPoint Energy (2)	—		—		260		0.58	%	—		—		350		0.21	%

Houston Electric	—		—		—		—	%	—		—		—		—	%
CERC	—		—		123		0.54	%	—		—		899		0.26	%
Total	$	—	$	11	$	708			$	—	$	11	$	2,649

(2)This credit facility was issued by VUHI and is guaranteed by SIGECO, Indiana Gas and VEDO.

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

The Registrants reported the following effective tax rates:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
CenterPoint Energy - Continuing operations (1)		27	%	15	%
CenterPoint Energy - Discontinued operations		—	%	23	%
Houston Electric (2)		22	%	13	%
CERC (3)		26	%	22	%

2014-2019 tax years are currently under audit by the IRS.

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Commitments and Contingencies

(a)Purchase Obligations (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

As of March 31, 2022, undiscounted minimum purchase obligations are approximately:


	CenterPoint Energy				CERC
	Natural Gas and Coal Supply		Other (1)		Natural Gas Supply
	(in millions)
Remaining nine months of 2022	$	521	$	99	$	348
2023	726		503		535
2024	638		181		507
2025	451		30		339
2026	324		30		246
2027	305		72		241
2028 and beyond	1,319		544		1,079

(b) Guarantees and Product Warranties (CenterPoint Energy)

(c)Guarantees and Product Warranties (CenterPoint Energy and CERC)

CenterPoint Energy and CERC recorded no amounts on their respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 related to the performance of these guarantees.

(d) Legal, Environmental and Other Matters

Legal Matters

Environmental Matters


	March 31, 2022
	CenterPoint Energy		CERC
	(in millions, except years)
Amount accrued for remediation	$	17	$	12
Minimum estimated remediation costs	12		9
Maximum estimated remediation costs	51		29
Minimum years of remediation	5		30
Maximum years of remediation	50		50

Other Proceedings

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Earnings Per Share (CenterPoint Energy)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share (CenterPoint Energy)

converted into shares of Common Stock and earnings per share on Common Stock and, as such, the two-class method was no longer applicable beginning June 30, 2021.

•preferred share dividend requirement;

•deemed dividends for the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature recognized at issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock; and

•an allocation of undistributed earnings to preferred shareholders of participating securities (Series C Preferred Stock) based on the securities’ right to receive dividends.

The following table reconciles numerators and denominators of CenterPoint Energy’s basic and diluted earnings per common share.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions, except per share and share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	531	$	280
Less: Preferred stock dividend requirement (Note 18)	13		29

Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders (1)	—		23
Income available to common shareholders from continuing operations - basic	518		228
Add back: Series B Preferred Stock dividend	—		17
Add back: Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders (1)	—		23
Income available to common shareholders from continuing operations - diluted	518		268
Income available to common shareholders from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	—		83
Income available to common shareholders - basic and diluted	$	518	$	351
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	629,134,000		551,546,000
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Restricted stock	2,170,000		3,114,000
Series B Preferred Stock	—		35,937,000
Series C Preferred Stock	—		40,823,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	631,304,000		631,420,000







Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic earnings per common share - continuing operations	$	0.82	$	0.41
Basic earnings per common share - discontinued operations	—		0.15
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.82	$	0.56
Diluted earnings per common share - continuing operations	$	0.82	$	0.43
Diluted earnings per common share - discontinued operations	—		0.13
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.82	$	0.56

(1)There were no undistributed earnings to be allocated to participating securities for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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Reportable Segments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Reportable Segments

As of March 31, 2022, reportable segments by Registrant were as follows:

CenterPoint Energy

Houston Electric

CERC

Financial data for reportable segments is as follows, including Corporate and Other and Discontinued Operations for reconciliation purposes:

CenterPoint Energy














	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022			2021
	Revenues from External Customers			Net Income		Revenues from External Customers			Net Income (Loss)
	(in millions)
Electric	$	893	(1)	$	82	$	830	(1)	$	75
Natural Gas	1,824			398		1,663			229

Corporate and Other	46			51		54			(24)

Continuing Operations	$	2,763		531		$	2,547		280
Discontinued Operations, net				—					83
Consolidated				$	531				$	363

(1)Houston Electric revenues from major external customers are as follows (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Affiliates of NRG			$	225	$	195
Affiliates of Vistra Energy Corp.			105		88


	Total Assets
	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Electric	$	17,258	$	16,547
Natural Gas	16,306		16,267

Corporate and Other, net of eliminations (1)	1,638		2,527

Continuing Operations	35,202		35,341
Assets Held for Sale	—		2,338
Consolidated	$	35,202	$	37,679

(1)Total assets included pension and other postemployment-related regulatory assets of $423 million and $427 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Houston Electric

Houston Electric consists of a single reportable segment; therefore, a tabular reportable segment presentation has not been included.

CERC

CERC consists of a single reportable segment; therefore, a tabular reportable segment presentation has not been included.

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

The table below provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash Payments/Receipts:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	134	$	63	$	24	$	159	$	70	$	21
Income tax refunds, net	(15)		—		—		(4)		—		—
Non-cash transactions:
Accounts payable related to capital expenditures	307		232		79		166		140		56
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities (1)	—		—		—		1		—		—

(1) Excludes ROU assets obtained through prepayment of the lease liabilities. See Note 19.


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents (1)	$	125	$	104	$	4	$	230	$	214	$	8
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22		18		—		24		19		—

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows	$	147	$	122	$	4	$	254	$	233	$	8

(1)Houston Electric’s Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 included $104 million and $92 million, respectively, of cash related to the Bond Companies.

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Related Party Transactions (Houston Electric and CERC)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

The table below summarizes CenterPoint Energy money pool activity:


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Houston Electric			CERC			Houston Electric			CERC
	(in millions, except interest rates)
Money pool investments (borrowings) (1)	$	354		$	—		$	(512)		$	(224)
Weighted average interest rate	0.55		%	0.55		%	0.34		%	0.34		%

(1)Included in Accounts and notes receivable (payable)–affiliated companies on Houston Electric’s and CERC’s respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Amounts charged for these services were as follows and are included primarily in operation and maintenance expenses:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Houston Electric		CERC		Houston Electric		CERC
			(in millions)
Corporate service charges			$	39	$	45	$	43	$	50
Net affiliate service charges (billings)			(6)		6		(1)		1

The table below presents transactions among Houston Electric, CERC and their parent, CenterPoint Energy.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Houston Electric		CERC		Houston Electric		CERC
			(in millions)
Cash dividends paid to parent			$	37	$	23	$	—	$	—
Cash dividend paid to parent related to the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses			—		720		—		—
Cash contribution from parent			637		—		—		—
Non-cash capital contribution from parent in payment for property, plant and equipment below			38		46		—		—
Payable to parent for property, plant and equipment below			52		41		—		—
Property, plant and equipment from parent (1)			90		87		—		—

(1) Property, plant and equipment purchased from CenterPoint Energy at its net carrying value on the date of purchase.

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Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Equity [Abstract]

Equity

Dividends Declared and Paid (CenterPoint Energy)


	Dividends Paid Per Share
		Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
Common Stock			$	0.170	$	0.160
Series A Preferred Stock			30.625		30.625
Series B Preferred Stock			—		17.500
Series C Preferred Stock (1)			—		0.160

Preferred Stock (CenterPoint Energy)


	Liquidation Preference Per Share		Shares Outstanding as of		Outstanding Value as of
			March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions, except shares and per share amounts)
Series A Preferred Stock	$	1,000	800,000	800,000	$	790	$	790


			800,000	800,000	$	790	$	790

Income Allocated to Preferred Shareholders (CenterPoint Energy)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Series A Preferred Stock			$	13	$	12
Series B Preferred Stock			—		17



Total income allocated to preferred shareholders			$	13	$	29

Temporary Equity (CenterPoint Energy)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:




















	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Beginning Balance	$	(64)	$	—	$	10	$	(90)	$	—	$	10
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications:


Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates	—		—		—		1		—		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Actuarial losses (1)	1		—		—		2		—		—

Reclassification of deferred loss from cash flow hedges realized in net income	1		—		—		—		—		—


Net current period other comprehensive income	2		—		—		3		—		—
Ending Balance	$	(62)	$	—	$	10	$	(87)	$	—	$	10

(1)Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic cost and are reflected in Other income, net in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy)

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Leases

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

The components of lease cost, included in Operation and maintenance expense on the Registrants’ respective Statements of Consolidated Income, are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating lease cost	$	2	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Short-term lease cost	46		46		—		10		10		—
Variable lease cost	(1)		(1)		—		—		—		—
Total lease cost (1)	$	47	$	45	$	1	$	12	$	10	$	1

The components of lease income were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating lease income	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Variable lease income	—		—		—		—		—		—
Total lease income	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:


	March 31, 2022									December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy			Houston Electric			CERC			CenterPoint Energy			Houston Electric			CERC
	(in millions, except lease term and discount rate)
Assets:
Operating ROU assets (1)	$	16		$	1		$	7		$	22		$	1		$	12
Finance ROU assets (2)	344			343			—			179			179			—
Total leased assets	$	360		$	344		$	7		$	201		$	180		$	12

Liabilities:
Current operating lease liability (3)	$	4		$	—		$	2		$	6		$	1		$	2
Non-current operating lease liability (4)	12			1			5			17			—			11
Total leased liabilities (5)	$	16		$	1		$	7		$	23		$	1		$	13

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases	5.2			4.3			4.5			6.2			4.1			6.5
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases	3.20		%	3.00		%	3.52		%	3.10		%	2.86		%	3.20		%
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases	7.3			7.3			—			7.5			7.5			—
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases	2.21		%	2.21		%	—			2.21		%	2.21		%	—

(1)Reported within Other assets in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2)Reported within Property, Plant and Equipment in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization.

(3)Reported within Current other liabilities in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)Reported within Other liabilities in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of March 31, 2022, finance lease liabilities were not significant to the Registrants. As of March 31, 2022, maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Remainder of 2022	$	4	$	1	$	1
2023	4		—		2
2024	3		—		2
2025	2		—		1
2026	2		—		1
2027 and beyond	3		—		1
Total lease payments	18		1		8
Less: Interest	2		—		1
Present value of lease liabilities	$	16	$	1	$	7


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Remainder of 2022	$	5	$	1	$	3
2023	5		—		3
2024	5		—		3
2025	5		—		3
2026	6		—		4
2027	6		—		4
2028 and beyond	136		—		132
Total lease payments to be received	$	168	$	1	$	152

Other information related to leases is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating cash flows from operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	2	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Financing cash flows from finance leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities	171		171		—		—		—		—

See Note 16 for information on ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities.

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Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy) CenterPoint Energy Dividend Declarations

Equity Instrument

Declaration Date

Record Date

Payment Date

Per Share

Common Stock

April 22, 2022

May 19, 2022

June 9, 2022

0.1700

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Background and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Background and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation. The preparation of the Registrants’ financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Interim Condensed Financial Statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the respective periods. Amounts reported in the Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income are not necessarily indicative of amounts expected for a full-year period due to the effects of, among other things, (a) seasonal fluctuations in demand for energy, (b) changes in energy commodity prices, (c) timing of maintenance and other expenditures and (d) acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, assets and other interests. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year reportable segment presentation described in Note 15 and to reflect the impacts of discontinued operations.
Fair Value Measurements	Assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value in the Registrants’ Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. Hierarchical levels, as defined below and directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuations of these assets and liabilities, are as follows: Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. The types of assets carried at Level 1 fair value generally are exchange-traded derivatives and equity securities. Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Fair value assets and liabilities that are generally included in this category are derivatives with fair values based on inputs from actively quoted markets. A market approach is utilized to value the Registrants’ Level 2 natural gas derivative assets or liabilities. CenterPoint Energy’s Level 2 indexed debt securities derivative is valued using an option model and a discounted cash flow model, which uses projected dividends on the ZENS-Related Securities and a discount rate as observable inputs. Level 3: Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs reflect the Registrants’ judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Registrants develop these inputs based on the best information available, including the Registrants’ own data. The Registrants determine the appropriate level for each financial asset and liability on a quarterly basis.
Earnings Per Share	The two-class method uses an earnings allocation formula that treats participating securities as having rights to earnings that otherwise would have been available only to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations is derived by subtracting the following from income (loss) from continuing operations: •preferred share dividend requirement; •deemed dividends for the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature recognized at issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock; and •an allocation of undistributed earnings to preferred shareholders of participating securities (Series C Preferred Stock) based on the securities’ right to receive dividends. Undistributed earnings are calculated by subtracting dividends declared on Common Stock, the preferred share dividend requirement and deemed dividends for the amortization of the beneficial conversion feature from net income. Net losses are not allocated to the Series C Preferred Stock as it does not have a contractual obligation to share in the losses of CenterPoint Energy. Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders from continuing operations by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Participating securities are excluded from basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders from continuing operations by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including all potentially dilutive common shares, if the effect of such common shares is dilutive. Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from share-based awards and convertible preferred shares. The dilutive effect of Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock is computed using the if-converted method, as applicable, which assumes conversion of Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock at the beginning of the period, giving income recognition for the add-back of the preferred share dividends, amortization of beneficial conversion feature, and undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders. The dilutive effect of restricted stock is computed using the treasury stock method, as applicable, which includes the incremental shares that would be hypothetically vested in excess of the number of shares assumed to be hypothetically repurchased with the assumed proceeds.
Revenues from Contract with Customers	Revenues from Contracts with Customers In accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Registrants expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for these goods or services. ARPs are contracts between the utility and its regulators, not between the utility and a customer. The Registrants recognize ARP revenue as other revenues when the regulator-specified conditions for recognition have been met. Upon recovery of ARP revenue through incorporation in rates charged for utility service to customers, ARP revenue is reversed and recorded as revenue from contracts with customers. The recognition of ARP revenues and the reversal of ARP revenues upon recovery through rates charged for utility service may not occur in the same period. Revenues from Contracts with Customers Electric (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric). Houston Electric transmits and distributes electricity to customers over time, and customers consume the electricity when delivered. Indiana Electric generates, transmits and distributes electricity to customers over time, and customers consume the electricity when delivered. Revenue, consisting of both volumetric and fixed tariff rates set by state regulators, such as the PUCT and the IURC, is recognized as electricity is delivered and represents amounts both billed and unbilled. Discretionary services requested by customers are provided at a point in time with control transferring upon the completion of the service. Revenue for discretionary services provided by Houston Electric is recognized upon completion of service based on the tariff rates set by the PUCT. Payments for electricity distribution and discretionary services are aggregated and received on a monthly basis. Houston Electric performs transmission services over time as a stand-ready obligation to provide a reliable network of transmission systems. Revenue is recognized upon time elapsed, and the monthly tariff rate set by the regulator. Payments are received on a monthly basis. Indiana Electric customers are billed monthly and payment terms, set by the regulator, require payment within a month of billing. Natural Gas (CenterPoint Energy and CERC). CenterPoint Energy and CERC distribute and transport natural gas to customers over time, and customers consume the natural gas when delivered. Revenue, consisting of both volumetric and fixed tariff rates set by the state governing agency for that service area, is recognized as natural gas is delivered and represents amounts both billed and unbilled. Discretionary services requested by the customer are satisfied at a point in time and revenue is recognized upon completion of service and the tariff rates set by the applicable state regulator. Payments of natural gas distribution, transportation and discretionary services are aggregated and received on a monthly basis. Contract Balances. When the timing of delivery of service is different from the timing of the payments made by customers and when the right to consideration is conditioned on something other than the passage of time, the Registrants recognize either a contract asset (performance precedes billing) or a contract liability (customer payment precedes performance). Those customers that prepay are represented by contract liabilities until the performance obligations are satisfied. The Registrants’ contract assets are included in Accrued unbilled revenues in their Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s contract assets primarily relate to Energy Systems Group contracts where revenue is recognized using the input method. The Registrants’ contract liabilities are included in Accounts payable and Other current liabilities in their Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s contract liabilities primarily relate to Energy Systems Group contracts where revenue is recognized using the input method.
Allowance for Credit Losses	CenterPoint Energy and CERC segregate financial assets that fall under the scope of Topic 326, primarily trade receivables due in one year or less, into portfolio segments based on shared risk characteristics, such as geographical location and regulatory environment, for evaluation of expected credit losses. Historical and current information, such as average write-offs, are applied to each portfolio segment to estimate the allowance for losses on uncollectible receivables. Additionally, the allowance for losses on uncollectible receivables is adjusted for reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, which can include changing weather, commodity prices, regulations, and macroeconomic factors, among others. Houston Electric recognizes losses on financial assets that fall under the scope of Topic 326. Losses on financial assets are primarily recoverable through regulatory mechanisms and do not materially impact Houston Electric's allowance for credit losses.

Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue from contract with customer.

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Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]

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New Accounting Pronouncements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles

The following table provides an overview of certain recently adopted accounting pronouncements applicable to all the Registrants.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU Number and Name

Description

Date of Adoption

Financial Statement Impact
upon Adoption

ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance (Topic 832)

Disclosures by Business Entities about Government

Assistance

Transition method: Prospective or retrospective

January 1, 2022

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Divestitures (CenterPoint Energy and CERC) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale


	December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		CERC
	(in millions)
Receivables, net	$	46	$	46
Accrued unbilled revenues	48		48
Natural gas inventory	46		46
Materials and supplies	9		9
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,314		1,314
Goodwill (1)	398		144
Regulatory assets	471		471
Other	6		6
Total current assets held for sale	$	2,338	$	2,084

Short term borrowings (2)	$	36	$	36
Accounts payable	40		40
Taxes accrued	7		7

Customer deposits	12		12
Regulatory liabilities	365		365
Other	102		102
Total current liabilities held for sale	$	562	$	562

(1)See Note 9 for further information about the allocation of goodwill to the disposed businesses.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022 (1)		2021
	(in millions)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$	9	$	52

(1)Reflects January 1, 2022 to January 9, 2022 results only due to of the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses.

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations

A summary of discontinued operations presented in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Equity Method Investment in Enable
	(in millions)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate, net	$	108
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	108
Income tax expense	25
Net income from discontinued operations	$	83

The following table summarizes CenterPoint Energy’s cash flows from discontinued operations and certain supplemental cash flow disclosures, as applicable:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy
	Equity Method Investment in Enable
	(in millions)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate - operating	$	(108)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliate - operating	39

Distributions Received from Enable (CenterPoint Energy):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021
		Per Unit		Cash Distribution
		(in millions, except per unit amounts)
Enable Common Units		$	0.16525	$	39
Enable Series A Preferred Units		0.62500		9
Total CenterPoint Energy				$	48

Transactions with Enable (CenterPoint Energy and CERC):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Natural gas expenses, includes transportation and storage costs	$	32

Summarized Financial Information for Enable (CenterPoint Energy)


	December 2,
	2021
	(in millions)
Current assets	$	594
Non-current assets	11,227
Current liabilities	1,254
Non-current liabilities	3,281
Non-controlling interest	26
Preferred equity	362
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1)
Enable partners’ equity	6,899

Reconciliation of Investment in Enable:
CenterPoint Energy’s ownership interest in Enable partners’ equity	$	3,701
CenterPoint Energy’s basis difference	(2,732)

CenterPoint Energy’s equity method investment in Enable	$	969

Summarized unaudited consolidated income information for Enable is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
		(in millions)
Operating revenues		$	970
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		519
Depreciation and amortization		106

Operating income		206
Net income attributable to Enable Common Units		155


Reconciliation of Equity in Earnings, net:
CenterPoint Energy’s interest		$	83
Basis difference amortization (1)		25


CenterPoint Energy’s equity in earnings, net (2)		$	108

(2)Reported as discontinued operations on CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

Tabular disclosure of information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component.

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Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

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Revenue Recognition and Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables disaggregate revenues by reportable segment and major source:

CenterPoint Energy











	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
	Electric		Natural Gas		Corporate and Other		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue from contracts	$	898	$	1,845	$	45	$	2,788
Other (1)	(5)		(21)		1		(25)

Total revenues	$	893	$	1,824	$	46	$	2,763










	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Electric		Natural Gas		Corporate and Other		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue from contracts	$	833	$	1,655	$	53	$	2,541
Other (1)	(3)		8		1		6

Total revenues	$	830	$	1,663	$	54	$	2,547

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Total lease income was $1 million and $2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Houston Electric


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenue from contracts		$	756	$	687
Other (1)		(10)		(3)
Total revenues		$	746	$	684

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Lease income was not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

CERC


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Revenue from contracts		$	1,409	$	1,172
Other (1)		(24)		5

Total revenues		$	1,385	$	1,177

(1)Primarily consists of income from ARPs and leases. Lease income was not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability and Receivable

CenterPoint Energy


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues		Contract Assets		Contract Liabilities
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	627	$	513	$	15	$	16
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	876		432		16		27
Increase (decrease)	$	249	$	(81)	$	1	$	11

Houston Electric


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues		Contract Liabilities
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	225	$	127	$	4
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	247		95		8
Increase (decrease)	$	22	$	(32)	$	4

CERC


	Accounts Receivable		Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues
	(in millions)
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$	223	$	247
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	408		209
Increase (decrease)	$	185	$	(38)

CERC does not have any opening or closing contract asset or contract liability balances.

Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction


	Rolling 12 Months		Thereafter		Total
	(in millions)
Revenue expected to be recognized on contracts in place as of March 31, 2022:

Corporate and Other	$	224	$	535	$	759
	$	224	$	535	$	759

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs

Pension Benefits (CenterPoint Energy)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
		(in millions)
Service cost (1)		$	8	$	10
Interest cost (2)		15		15
Expected return on plan assets (2)		(25)		(26)

Amortization of net loss (2)		7		9


Net periodic cost		$	5	$	8

(2)Amounts presented in the table above are included in Other income, net in CenterPoint Energy’s Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of regulatory deferrals.

Postretirement Benefits

















	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Service cost (1)	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	—
Interest cost (2)	2		1		1		2		1		1
Expected return on plan assets (2)	(1)		(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (2)	(1)		(1)		—		(1)		(1)		—
Amortization of net loss (2)	(1)		(1)		—		—		—		—




Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	—	$	(2)	$	1	$	1	$	(1)	$	1

(2)Amounts presented in the tables above are included in Other income (expense), net in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income, net of regulatory deferrals.

Benefit Plan Contributions

The table below reflects the expected contributions to be made to the pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2022:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Expected minimum contribution to pension plans during 2022	$	7	$	—	$	—
Expected contribution to postretirement benefit plans in 2022	8		1		3

The table below reflects the contributions made to the pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2022:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
		(in millions)
Pension plans		$	2	$	—	$	—
Postretirement benefit plans		2		—		—

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Regulatory Matters (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Regulatory Assets and Liabilities, Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Allowed Equity Return Not Recognized

The recoverable allowed equity return not yet recognized by the Registrants is as follows:


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (2)		CERC (3)		CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (2)		CERC (3)
	(in millions)
Allowed equity return not recognized	$	195	$	95	$	16	$	199	$	100	$	16

(3)CERC’s allowed equity return on post in-service carrying cost associated with certain distribution facilities replacements expenditures in Texas.

Amount Allowed equity return recognized in period

The table below reflects the amount of allowed equity return recognized by each Registrant in its Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Allowed equity return recognized	$	10	$	9	$	—	$	8	$	7	$	—

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The table below summarizes the Registrants’ outstanding interest rate hedging activity:


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Hedging Classification	Notional Principal

	(in millions)
Economic hedge (1)	$	84	$	84

(1)Relates to interest rate derivative instruments at SIGECO.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments and Hedged Items (CenterPoint Energy)


		March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
	Balance Sheet Location	Derivative Assets Fair Value		Derivative Liabilities Fair Value		Derivative Assets Fair Value		Derivative Liabilities Fair Value




Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:		(in millions)
Natural gas derivatives (1)	Current Assets: Non-trading derivative assets	$	33	$	—	$	9	$	—
Natural gas derivatives (1)	Other Assets: Non-trading derivative assets	6		—		5		—

Interest rate derivatives	Current Liabilities: Non-trading derivative liabilities	—		1		—		2

Interest rate derivatives	Other Liabilities: Non-trading derivative liabilities	—		5		—		12
Indexed debt securities derivative (2)	Current Liabilities	—		797		—		903

Total		$	39	$	803	$	14	$	917

(2)Derivative component of the ZENS obligation that represents the ZENS holder’s option to receive the appreciated value of the reference shares at maturity. See Note 10 for further information.

Income Statement Impact of Derivative Activity

Income Statement Impact of Hedge Accounting Activity (CenterPoint Energy)


		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Income Statement Location	2022		2021
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:		(in millions)
Indexed debt securities derivative (1)	Gain on indexed debt securities	$	106	$	26

(1)The indexed debt securities derivative is recorded at fair value and changes in the fair value are recorded in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.

Credit-risk-related contingent features


	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Aggregate fair value of derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position	$	6	$	14
Fair value of collateral already posted	7		7
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered (1)	—		7

(1)The maximum collateral required if further escalating collateral is triggered would equal the net liability position.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair value, assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis

CenterPoint Energy


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)
Equity securities	$	720	$	—	$	—	$	720	$	1,439	$	—	$	—	$	1,439
Investments, including money market funds (1)	39		—		—		39		42		—		—		42

Natural gas derivatives	—		39		—		39		—		14		—		14



Total assets	$	759	$	39	$	—	$	798	$	1,481	$	14	$	—	$	1,495
Liabilities
Indexed debt securities derivative	$	—	$	797	$	—	$	797	$	—	$	903	$	—	$	903
Interest rate derivatives	—		6		—		6		—		14		—		14




Total liabilities	$	—	$	803	$	—	$	803	$	—	$	917	$	—	$	917

Houston Electric


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)
Investments, including money market funds (1)	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	27	$	—	$	—	$	27

Total assets	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	27	$	—	$	—	$	27

CERC


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets	(in millions)

Investments, including money market funds (1)	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14
Total assets	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14

(1)Amounts are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Estimated fair value of financial instruments, debt instruments


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (1)		CERC		CenterPoint Energy (1)		Houston Electric (1)		CERC
Long-term debt, including current maturities	(in millions)


Carrying amount	$	13,870	$	6,243	$	3,180	$	16,086	$	5,495	$	4,380
Fair value	14,056		6,378		3,277		17,385		6,230		4,682

(1)Includes Securitization Bond debt.

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy and CERC) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

CenterPoint Energy’s goodwill by reportable segment is as follows:


	December 31, 2021		March 31, 2022
	(in millions)
Electric (1)	$	936	$	936
Natural Gas (2)	2,920		2,920
Corporate and Other	438		438

Total	$	4,294	$	4,294

CERC’s goodwill is as follows:


	December 31, 2021		March 31, 2022
	(in millions)
Goodwill (2)	$	611	$	611

(1)Amount presented is net of the accumulated goodwill impairment charge of $185 million recorded in 2020.

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance
	(in millions)
Customer relationships	$	33	$	(13)	$	20	$	33	$	(12)	$	21

Trade names	16		(5)		11		16		(5)		11

Operation and maintenance agreements (1)	12		(1)		11		12		(1)		11
Other	2		(1)		1		2		(1)		1
Total	$	63	$	(20)	$	43	$	63	$	(19)	$	44

Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Amortization expense of intangible assets recorded in Depreciation and amortization			$	1	$	1

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense

CenterPoint Energy estimates that amortization expense of intangible assets with finite lives for the next five years will be as follows:


	Amortization Expense

	(in millions)
Remaining nine months of 2022	$	5
2023	6
2024	5
2025	5
2026	5
2027	4

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of Indexed Debt Securities and Marketable Securities

CenterPoint Energy’s sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 are as follows:


Equity Security/Date Sold	Units Sold	Proceeds (1)
		(in millions)
Energy Transfer Common Units
February and March 2022	50,999,768	$	515
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
March 2022	192,390	$	187

(1)Proceeds are net of transaction costs.

CenterPoint Energy’s reference shares for each ZENS consisted of the following:


	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021
	(in shares)
AT&T Common	0.7185	0.7185
Charter Common	0.061382	0.061382

Gain (Loss) on Securities

Gains and losses on equity securities, net of transaction costs, are recorded in Loss on Equity Securities in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.


	Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
AT&T Common	$	(10)	$	15
Charter Common	(93)		(38)
Energy Transfer Common Units	95		—
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	(9)		—

	$	(17)	$	(23)

Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI


	Shares Held		Carrying Value
	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
			(in millions)
AT&T Common	10,212,945	10,212,945	$	241	$	251
Charter Common	872,503	872,503	476		569
Energy Transfer Common Units	—	50,999,768	—		420
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	—	192,390	—		196
Other			3		3
			$	720	$	1,439

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Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities

Debt Transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the following debt instruments were issued or incurred:


Registrant	Issuance Date	Debt Instrument	Aggregate Principal Amount		Interest Rate	Maturity Date
	(in millions)



Houston Electric	February 2022	General Mortgage Bonds	$	300	3.00%	2032
Houston Electric	February 2022	General Mortgage Bonds	500		3.60%	2052
		Total Houston Electric (1)	800


		Total CenterPoint Energy	$	800

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the following debt instruments were repaid at maturity or redeemed prior to maturity with proceeds received from the sale of Energy Transfer units discussed further in Note 10:


Registrant	Repayment/Redemption Date	Debt Instrument	Aggregate Principal		Interest Rate	Maturity Date
			(in millions)
CERC (1)	January 2022	Floating Rate Senior Notes	$	425	Three-month LIBOR plus 0.5%	2023
		Total CERC	425


CenterPoint Energy (2)	January 2022	First Mortgage Bonds	5		0.82%	2022
CenterPoint Energy (3)	March 2022	Senior Notes	250		3.85%	2024
CenterPoint Energy (4)	March 2022	Senior Notes	350		4.25%	2028
		Total CenterPoint Energy	$	1,030

(2)First Mortgage Bonds issued by SIGECO.

The Registrants had the following revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2022:


Execution Date	Registrant	Size of Facility		Draw Rate of LIBOR plus (1)	Financial Covenant Limit on Debt for Borrowed Money to Capital Ratio		Debt for Borrowed Money to Capital Ratio as of March 31, 2022 (2)	Termination Date
		(in millions)
February 4, 2021	CenterPoint Energy	$	2,400	1.625%	65.0%	(3)	56.9%	February 4, 2024
February 4, 2021	CenterPoint Energy (4)	400		1.250%	65.0%		47.0%	February 4, 2024

February 4, 2021	Houston Electric	300		1.375%	67.5%	(3)	53.7%	February 4, 2024
February 4, 2021	CERC	900		1.250%	65.0%		52.7%	February 4, 2024
	Total	$	4,000

(1)Based on current credit ratings.

(2)As defined in the revolving credit facility agreements, excluding Securitization Bonds.

The table below reflects the utilization of the Registrants’ respective revolving credit facilities:


	March 31, 2022								December 31, 2021
Registrant	Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper (1)		Weighted Average Interest Rate		Loans		Letters of Credit		Commercial Paper (1)		Weighted Average Interest Rate
	(in millions, except weighted average interest rate)
CenterPoint Energy	$	—	$	11	$	325	0.54	%	$	—	$	11	$	1,400	0.34	%
CenterPoint Energy (2)	—		—		260		0.58	%	—		—		350		0.21	%

Houston Electric	—		—		—		—	%	—		—		—		—	%
CERC	—		—		123		0.54	%	—		—		899		0.26	%
Total	$	—	$	11	$	708			$	—	$	11	$	2,649

(2)This credit facility was issued by VUHI and is guaranteed by SIGECO, Indiana Gas and VEDO.

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Income Taxes (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

The Registrants reported the following effective tax rates:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022		2021
CenterPoint Energy - Continuing operations (1)		27	%	15	%
CenterPoint Energy - Discontinued operations		—	%	23	%
Houston Electric (2)		22	%	13	%
CERC (3)		26	%	22	%

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term Purchase Commitment

As of March 31, 2022, undiscounted minimum purchase obligations are approximately:


	CenterPoint Energy				CERC
	Natural Gas and Coal Supply		Other (1)		Natural Gas Supply
	(in millions)
Remaining nine months of 2022	$	521	$	99	$	348
2023	726		503		535
2024	638		181		507
2025	451		30		339
2026	324		30		246
2027	305		72		241
2028 and beyond	1,319		544		1,079

Schedule of Environmental Loss Contingencies by Site


	March 31, 2022
	CenterPoint Energy		CERC
	(in millions, except years)
Amount accrued for remediation	$	17	$	12
Minimum estimated remediation costs	12		9
Maximum estimated remediation costs	51		29
Minimum years of remediation	5		30
Maximum years of remediation	50		50

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Earnings Per Share (CenterPoint Energy) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The following table reconciles numerators and denominators of CenterPoint Energy’s basic and diluted earnings per common share.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions, except per share and share amounts)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	531	$	280
Less: Preferred stock dividend requirement (Note 18)	13		29

Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders (1)	—		23
Income available to common shareholders from continuing operations - basic	518		228
Add back: Series B Preferred Stock dividend	—		17
Add back: Undistributed earnings allocated to preferred shareholders (1)	—		23
Income available to common shareholders from continuing operations - diluted	518		268
Income available to common shareholders from discontinued operations - basic and diluted	—		83
Income available to common shareholders - basic and diluted	$	518	$	351
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	629,134,000		551,546,000
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Restricted stock	2,170,000		3,114,000
Series B Preferred Stock	—		35,937,000
Series C Preferred Stock	—		40,823,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	631,304,000		631,420,000







Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic earnings per common share - continuing operations	$	0.82	$	0.41
Basic earnings per common share - discontinued operations	—		0.15
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.82	$	0.56
Diluted earnings per common share - continuing operations	$	0.82	$	0.43
Diluted earnings per common share - discontinued operations	—		0.13
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.82	$	0.56

(1)There were no undistributed earnings to be allocated to participating securities for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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Reportable Segments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

Financial data for reportable segments is as follows, including Corporate and Other and Discontinued Operations for reconciliation purposes:

CenterPoint Energy














	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022			2021
	Revenues from External Customers			Net Income		Revenues from External Customers			Net Income (Loss)
	(in millions)
Electric	$	893	(1)	$	82	$	830	(1)	$	75
Natural Gas	1,824			398		1,663			229

Corporate and Other	46			51		54			(24)

Continuing Operations	$	2,763		531		$	2,547		280
Discontinued Operations, net				—					83
Consolidated				$	531				$	363


	Total Assets
	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions)
Electric	$	17,258	$	16,547
Natural Gas	16,306		16,267

Corporate and Other, net of eliminations (1)	1,638		2,527

Continuing Operations	35,202		35,341
Assets Held for Sale	—		2,338
Consolidated	$	35,202	$	37,679

(1)Total assets included pension and other postemployment-related regulatory assets of $423 million and $427 million as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments

Houston Electric revenues from major external customers are as follows (CenterPoint Energy and Houston Electric):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Affiliates of NRG			$	225	$	195
Affiliates of Vistra Energy Corp.			105		88

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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures

The table below provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash Payments/Receipts:
Interest, net of capitalized interest	$	134	$	63	$	24	$	159	$	70	$	21
Income tax refunds, net	(15)		—		—		(4)		—		—
Non-cash transactions:
Accounts payable related to capital expenditures	307		232		79		166		140		56
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities (1)	—		—		—		1		—		—

(1) Excludes ROU assets obtained through prepayment of the lease liabilities. See Note 19.


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents (1)	$	125	$	104	$	4	$	230	$	214	$	8
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22		18		—		24		19		—

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in Condensed Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows	$	147	$	122	$	4	$	254	$	233	$	8

(1)Houston Electric’s Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 included $104 million and $92 million, respectively, of cash related to the Bond Companies.

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Related Party Transactions (Houston Electric and CERC) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Schedule of Money Pool Investment and Borrowing

The table below summarizes CenterPoint Energy money pool activity:


	March 31, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Houston Electric			CERC			Houston Electric			CERC
	(in millions, except interest rates)
Money pool investments (borrowings) (1)	$	354		$	—		$	(512)		$	(224)
Weighted average interest rate	0.55		%	0.55		%	0.34		%	0.34		%

(1)Included in Accounts and notes receivable (payable)–affiliated companies on Houston Electric’s and CERC’s respective Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

Amounts charged for these services were as follows and are included primarily in operation and maintenance expenses:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Houston Electric		CERC		Houston Electric		CERC
			(in millions)
Corporate service charges			$	39	$	45	$	43	$	50
Net affiliate service charges (billings)			(6)		6		(1)		1

The table below presents transactions among Houston Electric, CERC and their parent, CenterPoint Energy.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2022	2021
			Houston Electric		CERC		Houston Electric		CERC
			(in millions)
Cash dividends paid to parent			$	37	$	23	$	—	$	—
Cash dividend paid to parent related to the sale of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas businesses			—		720		—		—
Cash contribution from parent			637		—		—		—
Non-cash capital contribution from parent in payment for property, plant and equipment below			38		46		—		—
Payable to parent for property, plant and equipment below			52		41		—		—
Property, plant and equipment from parent (1)			90		87		—		—

(1) Property, plant and equipment purchased from CenterPoint Energy at its net carrying value on the date of purchase.

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Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Equity [Abstract]

Dividends Declared

The table below provides information about dividends paid during each of these periods:


	Dividends Paid Per Share
		Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
Common Stock			$	0.170	$	0.160
Series A Preferred Stock			30.625		30.625
Series B Preferred Stock			—		17.500
Series C Preferred Stock (1)			—		0.160

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock (CenterPoint Energy)


	Liquidation Preference Per Share		Shares Outstanding as of		Outstanding Value as of
			March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
	(in millions, except shares and per share amounts)
Series A Preferred Stock	$	1,000	800,000	800,000	$	790	$	790


			800,000	800,000	$	790	$	790

Dividend Requirement on Preferred Stock

Income Allocated to Preferred Shareholders (CenterPoint Energy)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
			2022		2021
		(in millions)
Series A Preferred Stock			$	13	$	12
Series B Preferred Stock			—		17



Total income allocated to preferred shareholders			$	13	$	29

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:




















	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022						2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Beginning Balance	$	(64)	$	—	$	10	$	(90)	$	—	$	10
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications:


Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates	—		—		—		1		—		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Actuarial losses (1)	1		—		—		2		—		—

Reclassification of deferred loss from cash flow hedges realized in net income	1		—		—		—		—		—


Net current period other comprehensive income	2		—		—		3		—		—
Ending Balance	$	(62)	$	—	$	10	$	(87)	$	—	$	10

(1)Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic cost and are reflected in Other income, net in each of the Registrants’ respective Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income.

Tabular disclosure of an entity's stock, including par or stated value per share, number and dollar amount of share subscriptions, shares authorized, shares issued, shares outstanding, number and dollar amount of shares held in an employee trust, dividend per share, total dividends, share conversion features, par value plus additional paid in capital, the value of treasury stock and other information necessary to a fair presentation, and EPS information. Stock by class includes common, convertible, and preferred stocks which are not redeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Includes preferred stock with redemption features that are solely within the control of the issuer and mandatorily redeemable stock if redemption is required to occur only upon liquidation or termination of the reporting entity. If more than one issue is outstanding, state the title of each issue and the corresponding dollar amount; dollar amount of any shares subscribed but unissued and the deduction of subscriptions receivable there from; number of shares authorized, issued, and outstanding.

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Operating Lease, Lease Income

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Leases (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Leases [Abstract]

Lease, Cost

The components of lease cost, included in Operation and maintenance expense on the Registrants’ respective Statements of Consolidated Income, are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating lease cost	$	2	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Short-term lease cost	46		46		—		10		10		—
Variable lease cost	(1)		(1)		—		—		—		—
Total lease cost (1)	$	47	$	45	$	1	$	12	$	10	$	1

The components of lease income were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating lease income	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Variable lease income	—		—		—		—		—		—
Total lease income	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Leases

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:


	March 31, 2022									December 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy			Houston Electric			CERC			CenterPoint Energy			Houston Electric			CERC
	(in millions, except lease term and discount rate)
Assets:
Operating ROU assets (1)	$	16		$	1		$	7		$	22		$	1		$	12
Finance ROU assets (2)	344			343			—			179			179			—
Total leased assets	$	360		$	344		$	7		$	201		$	180		$	12

Liabilities:
Current operating lease liability (3)	$	4		$	—		$	2		$	6		$	1		$	2
Non-current operating lease liability (4)	12			1			5			17			—			11
Total leased liabilities (5)	$	16		$	1		$	7		$	23		$	1		$	13

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) - operating leases	5.2			4.3			4.5			6.2			4.1			6.5
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases	3.20		%	3.00		%	3.52		%	3.10		%	2.86		%	3.20		%
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) - finance leases	7.3			7.3			—			7.5			7.5			—
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases	2.21		%	2.21		%	—			2.21		%	2.21		%	—

(1)Reported within Other assets in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2)Reported within Property, Plant and Equipment in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization.

(3)Reported within Current other liabilities in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)Reported within Other liabilities in the Registrants’ respective Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity

As of March 31, 2022, finance lease liabilities were not significant to the Registrants. As of March 31, 2022, maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Remainder of 2022	$	4	$	1	$	1
2023	4		—		2
2024	3		—		2
2025	2		—		1
2026	2		—		1
2027 and beyond	3		—		1
Total lease payments	18		1		8
Less: Interest	2		—		1
Present value of lease liabilities	$	16	$	1	$	7

Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity

As of March 31, 2022, maturities of undiscounted operating lease payments to be received are as follows:


	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Remainder of 2022	$	5	$	1	$	3
2023	5		—		3
2024	5		—		3
2025	5		—		3
2026	6		—		4
2027	6		—		4
2028 and beyond	136		—		132
Total lease payments to be received	$	168	$	1	$	152

Other Information Related To Leases

Other information related to leases is as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC		CenterPoint Energy		Houston Electric		CERC
	(in millions)
Operating cash flows from operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	2	$	—	$	1	$	2	$	—	$	1
Financing cash flows from finance leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities	171		171		—		—		—		—

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Subsequent Events (CenterPoint Energy) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Schedule of Subsequent Events

CenterPoint Energy Dividend Declarations

Equity Instrument

Declaration Date

Record Date

Payment Date

Per Share

Common Stock

April 22, 2022

May 19, 2022

June 9, 2022

0.1700

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Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Number of registrants \| registrant	3
CERC Corp \| Natural Gas
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Number of states in which entity operates \| state	4
Vectren
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]
Number of owned and operated utility companies \| publicUtilityCompany	3

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Divestitures (CenterPoint Energy and CERC) - Divestitures Narrative (Details) mi in Thousands, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2021 USD ($) mi	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Proceeds from divestitures		$ 2,060	$ 0
Miles of pipeline \| mi	17
Gain on sale		303	0
Transition services agreement charges		9
Transition services agreement, accounts receivable		7
Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Proceeds from divestitures	$ 2,150
Recovery of costs	$ 425
Gain on sale		303
Transaction costs		59
CERC Corp
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Proceeds from divestitures		2,060	0
Gain on sale		557	$ 0
CERC Corp \| Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operation, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain on sale		557
Transaction costs		$ 59

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Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total current assets held for sale	$ 0	$ 2,338
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Total current liabilities held for sale	0	562
Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Receivables, net		46
Accrued unbilled revenues		48
Natural gas inventory		46
Materials and supplies		9
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,314
Goodwill (1)		398
Regulatory assets		471
Other		6
Total current assets held for sale		2,338
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short term borrowings		36
Accounts payable		40
Taxes accrued		7
Customer deposits		12
Regulatory liabilities		365
Other		102
Total current liabilities held for sale		562
CERC Corp
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total current assets held for sale	0	2,084
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Total current liabilities held for sale	$ 0	562
CERC Corp \| Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Receivables, net		46
Accrued unbilled revenues		48
Natural gas inventory		46
Materials and supplies		9
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,314
Goodwill (1)		144
Regulatory assets		471
Other		6
Total current assets held for sale		2,084
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short term borrowings		36
Accounts payable		40
Taxes accrued		7
Customer deposits		12
Regulatory liabilities		365
Other		102
Total current liabilities held for sale		$ 562

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	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$ 730	$ 329
Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	9	52
CERC Corp
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	748	193
CERC Corp \| Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses \| Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$ 9	$ 52

Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest.

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	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 02, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Common and preferred units acquired (as a percent)				100.00%
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates, net	$ 0	$ 108
Income tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations	0	25
Income from Discontinued Operations (net of tax expense of $—, $25, respectively)	0	83
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	0	39
Current assets	0		$ 2,338
Current liabilities	0		562
Operating revenues	2,763	2,547
Depreciation and amortization	318	307
Operating income	477	453
Income available to common shareholders - basic and diluted	518	334
CERC Corp
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Current assets	0		2,084
Current liabilities	0		$ 562
Operating revenues	1,385	1,177
Depreciation and amortization	72	80
Operating income	$ 212	218
Discontinued Operations \| Enable Midstream Partners
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates, net		108
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		108
Income tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations		25
Income from Discontinued Operations (net of tax expense of $—, $25, respectively)		83
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates		39
Cash distribution received		48
Natural gas expense		32
Current assets				$ 594
Non-current assets				11,227
Current liabilities				1,254
Non-current liabilities				3,281
Non-controlling interest				26
Preferred equity				362
Accumulated other comprehensive loss				(1)
Enable partners’ equity				6,899
CenterPoint Energy’s ownership interest in Enable partners’ equity				3,701
CenterPoint Energy’s basis difference				(2,732)
CenterPoint Energy’s equity method investment in Enable				$ 969
Operating revenues		970
Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization		519
Depreciation and amortization		106
Operating income		206
Income available to common shareholders - basic and diluted		155
CenterPoint Energy’s interest		83
Basis difference amortization		25
Discontinued Operations \| Enable Midstream Partners \| CERC Corp
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
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Discontinued Operations \| Enable Midstream Partners \| Common Units
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
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Cash distribution received		$ 39
Discontinued Operations \| Enable Midstream Partners \| Series A Preferred Units
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
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	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts	$ 2,788	$ 2,541
Other	(25)	6
Operating revenues	2,763	2,547
Lease income	1	2
Electric
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts	898	833
Other	(5)	(3)
Operating revenues	893	830
Natural Gas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts	1,845	1,655
Other	(21)	8
Operating revenues	1,824	1,663
Corporate and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts	45	53
Other	1	1
Operating revenues	46	54
Houston Electric
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts	756	687
Other	(10)	(3)
Operating revenues	746	684
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts	1,409	1,172
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	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Accounts Receivable
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	$ 627
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	876
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable	249
Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	513
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	432
Increase (decrease) in other accrued unbilled revenues	(81)
Contract Assets
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	15
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	16
Increase (decrease) in contract assets	1
Contract Liabilities
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	16
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	27
Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities	11
Revenue recognized included in the opening contract liability for the period	10
Houston Electric
Accounts Receivable
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	225
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	247
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable	22
Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	127
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	95
Increase (decrease) in other accrued unbilled revenues	(32)
Contract Liabilities
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	4
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	8
Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities	4
Revenue recognized included in the opening contract liability for the period	1
CERC Corp
Accounts Receivable
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	223
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	408
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable	185
Other Accrued Unbilled Revenues
Opening balance as of December 31, 2021	247
Closing balance as of March 31, 2022	209
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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue expected to be recognized	$ 759
Corporate and Other
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue expected to be recognized	$ 759
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-04-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue expected to be recognized	$ 224
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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue expected to be recognized	$ 224
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-04-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of satisfaction, period
Revenue expected to be recognized	$ 535
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Revenue expected to be recognized	$ 535

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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$ 5	$ 8
Total contributions expected in current year	7
Total contributions to the plans during the period	2
Pension Benefits \| Operation and maintenance expense
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	8	10
Pension Benefits \| Other, net
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	15	15
Expected return on plan assets	(25)	(26)
Amortization of net loss	7	9
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost (benefit)	0	1
Total contributions expected in current year	8
Total contributions to the plans during the period	2
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1	1
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan \| Other, net
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
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Expected return on plan assets	(1)	(1)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(1)	(1)
Amortization of net loss	(1)	0
Houston Electric \| Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total contributions expected in current year	0
Total contributions to the plans during the period	0
Houston Electric \| Other Postretirement Benefits Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost (benefit)	(2)	(1)
Total contributions expected in current year	1
Total contributions to the plans during the period	0
Houston Electric \| Other Postretirement Benefits Plan \| Operation and maintenance expense
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Houston Electric \| Other Postretirement Benefits Plan \| Other, net
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
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Expected return on plan assets	(1)	(1)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(1)	(1)
Amortization of net loss	(1)	0
CERC Corp \| Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total contributions expected in current year	0
Total contributions to the plans during the period	0
CERC Corp \| Other Postretirement Benefits Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic cost (benefit)	1	1
Total contributions expected in current year	3
Total contributions to the plans during the period	0
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
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Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	1	1
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0	0
Amortization of net loss	$ 0	$ 0

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Regulatory Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Regulatory Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 22, 2021
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Amount of allowed equity return not recognized in the period	$ 195		$ 199
Allowed equity return recognized	10	$ 8
Regulatory assets	1,323		1,395
Non-current regulatory asset	2,270		2,321
February 2021 Winter Storm Event
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets			1,410
Non-current regulatory asset			583
February 2021 Winter Storm Event \| Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets			154
Non-current regulatory asset			244
February 2021 Winter Storm
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	1,207
Non-current regulatory asset	297
February 2021 Winter Storm \| REP Bad Debt Expense
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	8		8
February 2021 Winter Storm \| Operation and maintenance expense
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	15		15
Houston Electric
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Amount of allowed equity return not recognized in the period	95		100
Allowed equity return recognized	9	7
Non-current regulatory asset	785		789
Houston Electric \| February 2021 Winter Storm \| REP Bad Debt Expense
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	8		8
Houston Electric \| February 2021 Winter Storm \| Operation and maintenance expense
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	15		15
CERC Corp
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Amount of allowed equity return not recognized in the period	16		16
Allowed equity return recognized	0	$ 0
Regulatory assets	1,269		1,289
Non-current regulatory asset	534		577
CERC Corp \| February 2021 Winter Storm Event
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities	398
Regulatory assets			1,336
Non-current regulatory asset			583
CERC Corp \| February 2021 Winter Storm Event \| Arkansas and Oklahoma Natural Gas Businesses
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets			154
Non-current regulatory asset			$ 244
CERC Corp \| February 2021 Winter Storm
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory assets	1,176
Non-current regulatory asset	$ 297
CERC Corp \| Department Of Commerce
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities				$ 45
CERC Corp \| Citizens Utility Board
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities				82
CERC Corp \| Attorney General's Office
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities				409
CERC Corp \| Attorney General's Office Alternative
Regulatory Assets [Line Items]
Regulatory liabilities				$ 57

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Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features [Abstract]
Aggregate fair value of derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position	$ 6		$ 14
Fair value of collateral already posted	7		7
Additional collateral required to be posted if credit risk contingent features triggered (1)	0		7
Gains (Losses) in Other Income (Expense) \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	106	$ 26
Economic hedge (1) \| Interest rate contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Economic hedge	84		84
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	39		14
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	803		917
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Assets \| Energy Related Derivative
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	33		9
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0		0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Current Assets \| Energy Related Derivative
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	6		5
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	0		0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Liabilities \| Interest rate contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0		0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	1		2
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Current Liabilities \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0		0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	797		903
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Other Noncurrent Liabilities \| Interest rate contract
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Assets Fair Value	0		0
Derivative Liabilities Fair Value	$ 5		$ 12

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Carrying Amount
Liabilities
Carrying amount or fair value	$ 13,870	$ 16,086
Fair Value
Liabilities
Carrying amount or fair value	14,056	17,385
Fair Value, Recurring
Assets
Equity securities	720	1,439
Investments, including money market funds (1)	39	42
Total assets	798	1,495
Liabilities
Total liabilities	803	917
Fair Value, Recurring \| Natural gas derivatives
Assets
Natural gas derivatives	39	14
Fair Value, Recurring \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	797	903
Fair Value, Recurring \| Interest rate derivatives
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	6	14
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 1
Assets
Equity securities	720	1,439
Investments, including money market funds (1)	39	42
Total assets	759	1,481
Liabilities
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Natural gas derivatives
Assets
Natural gas derivatives	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 1 \| Interest rate derivatives
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 2
Assets
Equity securities	0	0
Investments, including money market funds (1)	0	0
Total assets	39	14
Liabilities
Total liabilities	803	917
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 2 \| Natural gas derivatives
Assets
Natural gas derivatives	39	14
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 2 \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	797	903
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 2 \| Interest rate derivatives
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	6	14
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 3
Assets
Equity securities	0	0
Investments, including money market funds (1)	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities
Total liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 3 \| Natural gas derivatives
Assets
Natural gas derivatives	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 3 \| Indexed debt securities derivative
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 3 \| Interest rate derivatives
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Houston Electric \| Carrying Amount
Liabilities
Carrying amount or fair value	6,243	5,495
Houston Electric \| Fair Value
Liabilities
Carrying amount or fair value	6,378	6,230
Houston Electric \| Fair Value, Recurring
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	24	27
Total assets	24	27
Houston Electric \| Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 1
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	24	27
Total assets	24	27
Houston Electric \| Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 2
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Houston Electric \| Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 3
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	0	0
Total assets	0	0
CERC Corp \| Carrying Amount
Liabilities
Carrying amount or fair value	3,180	4,380
CERC Corp \| Fair Value
Liabilities
Carrying amount or fair value	3,277	4,682
CERC Corp \| Fair Value, Recurring
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	14	14
Total assets	14	14
CERC Corp \| Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 1
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	14	14
Total assets	14	14
CERC Corp \| Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 2
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	0	0
Total assets	0	0
CERC Corp \| Fair Value, Recurring \| Level 3
Assets
Investments, including money market funds (1)	0	0
Total assets	$ 0	$ 0

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (CenterPoint Energy and CERC) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 4,294		$ 4,294
Finite-Live Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	63		63
Accumulated Amortization	(20)		(19)
Net Balance	43		44
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Remaining nine months of 2022	5
2023	6
2024	5
2025	5
2026	5
2027	4
Electric
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	936		936
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Accumulated goodwill impairment charge				$ 185
Natural Gas
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	2,920		2,920
Held for sale	398
Corporate and Other
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	438		438
Customer Relationships
Finite-Live Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	33		33
Accumulated Amortization	(13)		(12)
Net Balance	20		21
Trade Names
Finite-Live Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	16		16
Accumulated Amortization	(5)		(5)
Net Balance	11		11
Operation and maintenance agreements
Finite-Live Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	12		12
Accumulated Amortization	(1)		(1)
Net Balance	11		11
Other
Finite-Live Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	2		2
Accumulated Amortization	(1)		(1)
Net Balance	1		1
CERC Corp
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	611		$ 611
CERC Corp \| Natural Gas
Goodwill [Line Items]
Held for sale	144
Depreciation and amortization expense
Finite-Live Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Amortization expense of intangible assets recorded in Depreciation and amortization	$ 1	$ 1

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy) - Schedule of Sale of Equity Securities (CenterPoint Energy) (Details) - Energy Transfer Common Units - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Units sold (in shares)		50,999,768
Proceeds from sale of units		$ 515
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Units sold (in shares)	192,390
Proceeds from sale of units	$ 187

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy) - Schedule of Gain (Loss) On Equity Securities (CenterPoint Energy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on equity securities	$ (17)	$ (23)
AT&T Common
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on equity securities	(10)	15
Charter Common
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on equity securities	(93)	(38)
Energy Transfer Common Units
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on equity securities	95	0
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on equity securities	$ (9)	$ 0

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy) - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 08, 2022 shares	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 shares	Sep. 30, 1999 USD ($)
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Unrealized losses \| $		$ (103)	$ (23)
AT&T Common \| Subordinated Debt ZENS
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note		0.7185		0.7185
AT&T Common \| Subordinated Debt ZENS \| Subsequent Event
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note	0.7185
Charter Common \| Subordinated Debt ZENS
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note		0.061382		0.061382
Charter Common \| Subordinated Debt ZENS \| Subsequent Event
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note	0.061382
WBD Common \| Subordinated Debt ZENS \| Subsequent Event
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note	0.173817
AT&T \| Subsequent Event
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Shares received	0.241917
Stock representing share of new company (as a percent)	71.00%
Subordinated Debt ZENS
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Principal amount of ZENS issued or outstanding \| $		$ 828			$ 1,000
Subordinated note cash exchangeable percentage of fair value (as a percent)		95.00%
ZENS annual interest rate (as a percent)		2.00%
Target annual yield on reference shares (as a percent)		2.309%
Contingent principal amount of ZENS \| $		$ 33

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy) - Schedule of Securities Classified as Trading (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 720	$ 1,439
AT&T Common
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Balance of investment owned (in shares)	10,212,945	10,212,945
Carrying Value	$ 241	$ 251
Charter Common
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Balance of investment owned (in shares)	872,503	872,503
Carrying Value	$ 476	$ 569
Energy Transfer Common Units
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Balance of investment owned (in shares)	0	50,999,768
Carrying Value	$ 0	$ 420
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Balance of investment owned (in shares)	0	192,390
Carrying Value	$ 0	$ 196
Other
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 3	$ 3

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Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy) - Schedule of Reference Shares (Details)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

Apr. 08, 2022

Mar. 31, 2022

USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2021

Sep. 30, 1999

USD ($)

Equity Securities and Indexed Debt Securities (ZENS) (CenterPoint Energy)

(a) Equity Securities

CenterPoint Energy’s sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 are as follows:


Equity Security/Date Sold	Units Sold	Proceeds (1)
		(in millions)
Energy Transfer Common Units
February and March 2022	50,999,768	$	515
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units
March 2022	192,390	$	187

(1)Proceeds are net of transaction costs.

Gains and losses on equity securities, net of transaction costs, are recorded in Loss on Equity Securities in CenterPoint Energy’s Statements of Consolidated Income.


	Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(in millions)
AT&T Common	$	(10)	$	15
Charter Common	(93)		(38)
Energy Transfer Common Units	95		—
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	(9)		—

	$	(17)	$	(23)


	Shares Held		Carrying Value
	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
			(in millions)
AT&T Common	10,212,945	10,212,945	$	241	$	251
Charter Common	872,503	872,503	476		569
Energy Transfer Common Units	—	50,999,768	—		420
Energy Transfer Series G Preferred Units	—	192,390	—		196
Other			3		3
			$	720	$	1,439

(b) ZENS

CenterPoint Energy’s reference shares for each ZENS consisted of the following:


	March 31, 2022	December 31, 2021
	(in shares)
AT&T Common	0.7185	0.7185
Charter Common	0.061382	0.061382

Subordinated Debt ZENS

Principal amount of ZENS issued or outstanding | $

$ 828

$ 1,000

Subordinated note cash exchangeable percentage of fair value (as a percent)

95.00%

Interest rate of debt (as a percent)

2.00%

Target annual yield on reference shares (as a percent)

2.309%

Contingent principal amount of ZENS | $

$ 33

Subsequent Event | AT&T

Stock representing share of new company (as a percent)

Shares received

0.241917

71.00%

AT&T Common | Subordinated Debt ZENS

Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note

0.7185

AT&T Common | Subordinated Debt ZENS | Subsequent Event

Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note

0.7185

Charter Common | Subordinated Debt ZENS

Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note

0.061382

Charter Common | Subordinated Debt ZENS | Subsequent Event

Number of shares referenced in exchangeable subordinated note

0.061382

WBD Common | Subordinated Debt ZENS | Subsequent Event