CenterPoint Energy

Join us in welcoming Bradley Krol as CenterPoint Energy’s new Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Bradley will lead technology strategy and implementation to enable key platforms, cloud infrastructure and collaboration tools that support our business transformation and innovation goals. With 20+ years of experience driving digital, cloud, and data strategies, Bradley has led ERP implementations, IoT enablement and large-scale M&A integrations. Most recently, he served as CIO for JEA, a water and electric utility in Florida. We look forward to having you on the team Bradley!

From day one to day 90 – and up the pole. These recently hired employees are at our state-of-the-art Hiram O. Clarke #training facility, perfecting their #skills to help us build and operate the #mostresilientcoastalgrid in the country. Proud of all they’ve learned in this short period and excited to see them continue on their #career journey. #Reliability #Resiliency #CareerDevelopment

We’re investing in more Midwest-made renewable natural gas! In Minnesota, we plan to source RNG from a new project developed by NW Natural Renewables that will turn what’s sent to landfill into a lower carbon and regionally sourced fuel that helps keep communities safe and warm, even during our frigid winters. Our team is proud to advance our five-year Minnesota innovation plan through strategic investments in RNG, cleaner fuels and cutting-edge technologies that benefit our customers and communities by helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about RNG: CenterPointEnergy.com/RNG. #RenewableEnergy #Minnesota #Sustainability #Innovation #RNG

Wrapping up our first Community Connect Series in Indiana! Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the privilege of hosting five engaging Community Connect events across southwestern Indiana. These gatherings gave us the chance to meet face-to-face with our customers, answer questions, share updates on local energy improvements and affordability actions, and listen to what matters most to you. From energy-saving tips to helping resolve customer concerns, these events were all about strengthening the connection between CenterPoint Energy and the communities we serve. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to our dedicated employees who made these events possible. Your feedback helps us continue improving and delivering safe, reliable service every day. 👉 Learn more about these events and our affordability initiatives: https://ow.ly/ufPo50Xuom9

As #hurricaneseason slows down, CenterPoint Energy continues investing in the #resilience of Galveston County, a coastal area that often faces some of the most severe weather in Texas. From hardened poles to upgraded infrastructure, this video highlights the work underway to help protect #Galveston from severe weather. Weather-related threats span our entire 12-county service area, but Galveston faces unique challenges. That’s why this work is so critical. We’re committed to building the #mostresilientcoastalgrid in the nation - and this is how we’re doing it. #GHRI #Reliability #Resiliency

We’re pleased to announce that Mike Bradley has joined CenterPoint Energy as Vice President, Operations Governance & Compliance. In this newly created role, Mike will lead the development of a cohesive framework that brings together processes across our electric and natural gas businesses, including our Safety Management System, Quality Management System, Risk Management, Compliance, Asset Management and Process Ownership teams. With over 15 years of experience in natural gas utility and pipeline operations, Mike has played key roles in responding to major industry events, including Superstorm Sandy, the San Bruno pipeline rupture, the Merrimack Valley incidents and Winter Storm Uri. His career includes leadership roles at National Grid, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, TRC Companies, and most recently, EverLine, where he led utility market development and solutions engineering. Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Engineering Management from Clarkson University in New York. Please join us in welcoming Mike to the team — we’re excited for the impact he’ll have!

Celebrating a milestone for digital infrastructure in Texas! 🔧 Construction is officially underway on TRG Datacenters’ newest facility in Spring, TX ⚡set to bring more than 20 MW of capacity to support the region’s growing digital infrastructure. To help make this vision a reality, CenterPoint Energy is delivering major electric system upgrades, including circuit wiring, fiberglass pole installations, and enhancements designed to strengthen resiliency and reliability. This collaboration marks another step forward in powering the technologies and industries shaping Texas’ future.

We’re honored to share that CenterPoint Energy received the 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Award from Twin Cities Business magazine! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to building stronger, more vibrant communities through: ✅ CenterPoint Energy Foundation grants focused on community vitality and education ✅ Advancement of Minnesota-made renewable natural gas and energy efficiency initiatives ✅ Volunteer efforts made by our employees to the communities and customers we’re privileged to serve Thank you to Twin Cities Business for this honor and to the MACV Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans for nominating us for this award for the work we’ve done to enable more veterans to have a place to call home. We’re excited to keep focusing on helping our shared communities thrive. #CommunityImpact #CorporateResponsibility #Philanthropy #TwinCitiesBusiness

Our Technical Training team recently took a tour of and held their staff meeting at Alief ISD’s William Robert Marshall Center for Advanced Careers facility, where innovation and education come together. This visit highlights our commitment to supporting Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs across Houston-area high schools that create pathways for students to explore technical careers. By partnering with local CTE programs, we’re helping students gain hands-on experience and industry-ready skills that align with the needs of today’s workforce. Together, we’re building a stronger future.

We’re proud to spotlight our continued collaboration with the City of Bellaire, where our Bellaire Service Area Manager, Josh McGinty, recently joined city leaders at Bellaire City Hall to support the selection process for the next Fire Chief. Josh’s participation reflects the trust local leaders place in CenterPoint and the importance we place on building and maintaining strong relationships with the communities we serve. Whether it’s supporting public safety, investing in infrastructure, or showing up for our neighbors, we remain committed to being a reliable and engaged partner. #CNPCares #BellaireTX #ServingCommunities