Strong Financial Performance
CenterPoint reported non-GAAP EPS growth of 8% over 2023, with $1.62 per share for the full year 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year of meeting or exceeding annual non-GAAP EPS guidance.
Reaffirmed Growth Guidance
CenterPoint reaffirmed its 2025 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.74 to $1.76, representing 8% growth at the midpoint from 2024's non-GAAP EPS of $1.62.
Significant Investment in System Resiliency
Announced a $5.75 billion system resiliency plan for Houston Electric from 2026 through 2028, aiming to improve system resiliency with $5.5 billion related to capital expenditures.
Regulatory and Rate Case Success
Reached settlements in the Houston Electric and Minnesota Gas rate cases, with final orders received in two out of five recent rate cases, representing over 80% of the enterprise rate base.
Temporary Generation Transaction
CenterPoint proposed a transaction with ERCOT to transfer temporary generation units for up to two years, providing peak reliability in San Antonio and expecting higher market rates post-transfer.
Houston Area Load Growth
Forecasted a 50% increase in peak demand from 21 GW to nearly 31 GW by 2031 in the Greater Houston area, driven by diverse economic activities including logistics, medical, and energy sectors.