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Centerpoint Energy, Inc (holding Co) — Corporate Update (September 2026)
15 slides from Centerpoint Energy, Inc (holding Co)'s corporate update, September 2026
Slide 1: Hockley Electric System Improvements
Hockley Electric System Improvements Information Shared at Previous Open Houses September 2026
Slide 2: Strengthening Resiliency for Hockley
Strengthening Resiliency for Hockley Our Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative includes a series of actions to strengthen our ability to withstand extreme weather impacts. Planned Work Avoiding 19 million 290 6 1 Stagecoach 261 outage minutes per year during a Beryl-like storm 290 1 2 1 BUS 159 290
Slide 3: Improving Reliability and Modernizing the Grid for Hockley
Improving Reliability and Modernizing the Grid for Hockley As of January 1, we have a series of vital electric system investments planned to improve daily reliability for the community. Avoiding outage minutes each 104,000 year for the Hockley community Undergrounding 5+ miles of electric distributi
Slide 4: Increasing Energy Capacity for Hockley
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Increasing Overview Map Energy Capacity for Hockley As part of our efforts to meet future local economic growth, we are planning: ~5 miles of transmission lines 1 As of 9/10/2026. Map is for illustrative purposes. Not to scale. new substation Scan the QR code to visit Ce
Slide 5: Benefits for Hockley
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Benefits for Hockley This local infrastructure improvement project will: Strengthen the local electric Provide grid to withstand up to ~$400K 140 mph hurricane- annually in property taxes, of force winds which half will go to local schools and half to Harris County Creat
Slide 6: Project Overview Map
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Project Overview Map LEGEND Proposed Private Substation Location Proposed Substation Option Location Preliminary Alternative Segment, 1 Node & Label Study Area Boundary Parcel Boundary Existing Substation 138 kV Transmission Line 345 kV Transmission Line 290 US Highway C
Slide 7: Partnering with Property Owners
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Partnering with Property Owners We deeply respect private property owners and property rights, and we are committed to: Taking the time needed to answer your questions Prioritizing your feedback as we study potential route options Working together to minimize impacts to
Slide 8: Environmental Stewardship
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Environmental Stewardship We are committed to preserving and protecting the local environment and complying with all required permitting. As part of this project, we review: Public and private parks Soils and geology and recreation areas Potential impacts to bodies of Hi
Slide 9: Prioritizing Health and Safety
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Prioritizing Health and Safety The health and safety of nearby customers and communities is our highest priority. y Our equipment is designed to ensure that areas near power lines are safe for the public, including anyone using an implanted medical device. y As part of o
Slide 10: Key Project Dates & Milestones
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Key Project Dates & Milestones *Please remember: Once local feedback is gathered and analyzed over the coming months, as part of the route planning process, it is the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that will determine the final route. Scan the QR code to visit
Slide 11: What to Expect During Construction
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT What to Expect During Construction Pre-Construction Pole & Wire Energize Post-Construction Activities Installation Equipment & Site Restoration • Building access roads • Assembling, installing • Testing and energizing • Restoring properties • Marking utilities and and se
Slide 12: Transmission Pole Design
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Transmission Pole Design We will be building stronger, high-voltage transmission lines and poles designed to 150’ TO 210’ TALL better withstand extreme weather and hurricane-force winds up to 140 mph. 50’ 50’ 50’ 150’ WIDE Scan the QR code to visit CenterPointEnergy.com/
Slide 13: Collaborating with Impacted Property Owners
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Collaborating with Impacted Property Owners In the future, if your property is identified as being along the final project route, and we are committed to: Taking the Relying on Reaching Offering time needed independent, agreements payment options to answer professional t
Slide 14: We Want Your Input
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT We Want Your Input Your feedback is an essential part of the route planning process. It’s important to note that no final route has been selected. No final decision will be made by the PUCT without considering local public input. You can provide us with your input in the
Slide 15: Agencies Engaged
HOCKLEY TRANSMISSION PROJECT Agencies Engaged As part of our planning efforts, we are working together with the following agencies to gather their local intel and feedback on this project. Federal State Local • Federal Aviation Administration • Railroad Commission of Texas • County Officials (Harris
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