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CenterPoint Energy Completes $2.62B Asset Sale

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) completed the previously announced $2.62B sale of its Ohio natural gas Local Distribution Company business, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, to National Fuel Gas Company (NFG), which is headquartered in Western New York. The assets include approximately 5,900 miles of gas transmission and distribution pipeline serving approximately 335,000 metered customers in West Central Ohio. The transaction received all required federal and state approvals necessary to complete the sale, including the completion of a review by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. National Fuel will immediately assume responsibility for serving CenterPoint's former Ohio natural gas customers. CenterPoint has previously stated that proceeds from the transaction will support investments across its focused regulated utility footprint.

U.S. Department of Energy Awards CenterPoint Energy $50M for Substation Upgrades

U.S. Department of Energy "announced the selection of CenterPoint Energy for a $50M award to support advanced substation technology upgrades. Following finalization of negotiations with DOE, this award will help fund and support CenterPoint Energy's ongoing efforts to strengthen electric reliability and resiliency and increase energy capacity for one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and the nation."

CenterPoint Energy Reports Customer Data Breach Incident

In a regulatory filing, the company stated, "In September 2026, CenterPoint Energy became aware of an online post by a third party claiming to have obtained a data set containing certain of the company's customer information. Upon becoming aware of the post, the company promptly took action and activated its cybersecurity incident response protocols, initiated an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts, and took steps to further protect the company's systems. The company's delivery of electric and gas services has not been impacted and remains operational and undisrupted. As of the date of this filing, the company does not believe it is reasonably likely that there will be a material impact on the company's financial condition or results of operations. While the investigation remains ongoing, the company has determined that an unauthorized third party obtained personal information relating to a portion of the company's customers through one of the company's external facing systems. The company is continuing to work with third-party experts to determine the scope of customers and personal information affected by the Incident and intends to notify affected customers and regulatory authorities as required by applicable law. The company reported the matter to law enforcement authorities and has notified certain regulatory authorities of the issue. The company has incurred, and expects to continue to incur, certain expenses related to the Incident and its response to the Incident. The company maintains customary cybersecurity insurance coverage and believes this insurance will offset related costs."