A recent audit of CenterPoint Energy’s management found that the utility company did not adequately assess the risks or potential conflicts of interest before agreeing to an $800 million mobile generator lease. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2025/05/19/521749/centerpoint-found-to-have-inadequacies-in-controversial-generator-procurement-process-audit-finds/

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CenterPoint Energy has reached a deal with the state of Texas to absorb the cost of the 15 large, mobile generators it leased, valued at roughly $880 million. The move follows months of intense criticism and negotiation with lawmakers.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/infrastructure/ercot/2025/04/04/517761/centerpoint-agrees-to-absorb-costs-of-mobile-generators-and-cut-rates-for-customers/

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CenterPoint Energy is proposing a plan to send 15 of its mobile generators to San Antonio this summer, allegedly reducing Houston customers' bills in the process.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/12/20/509409/centerpoint-proposes-sending-houston-mobile-generators-to-san-antonio-to-reduce-customers-bills/

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CenterPoint has released the findings of a third-party review evaluating the power company's response to Hurricane Beryl. The review outlines 77 recommendations, some of which the company has already implemented.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2024/11/01/504846/third-party-review-of-centerpoints-hurricane-beryl-response-outlines-77-recommendations/

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