CenterPoint Energy

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A CenterPoint Energy facility in Downtown Houston.
A CenterPoint Energy facility in Downtown Houston.

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) is an electric and natural gas utility serving several markets in the U.S. states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. It was formerly known as Reliant Energy (from which it is now separated), NorAm Energy, and Houston Industries.

Until December 15, 2004, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessors operated in its various markets under these names; they were used separately prior to Reliant Energy, and later in conjunction with the Reliant Energy and CenterPoint Energy names:

  • Minnegasco
  • Houston Lighting and Power (or HL&P)
  • Entex
  • Arkla

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