CenterPoint Energy
Texas TDU serving 2.8 million customers in the greater Houston metropolitan area. CenterPoint delivers electricity while you choose your retail provider.
About CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy provides electric transmission and distribution services to approximately 2.8 million customers in the greater Houston metropolitan area. As a regulated TDU, CenterPoint delivers electricity while customers choose their retail electric provider.
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