Utilities
CenterPoint Energy's net income rose to $244M in Q2 2026 (up $46M YoY) and $560M for the first six months of 2026 (up $65M YoY), driven by growth in the Electric segment from customer rate increases and transmission revenue, while continuing to advance a $66.7B ten-year capital plan and manage large-load customer (data center) interconnection demand in Texas.
Key risk: Uncertainty in Large-Load Customer Interconnection (Data Centers)
Houston Electric estimates ~14 GW of potential large-load customers eligible for ERCOT's Batch Zero process, but the amount ultimately connected, actual electricity usage, and timing remain uncertain due to ERCOT approval processes, construction timing, regulatory actions, and material availability; a portion of the ~$900M in customer contributions/financial security may need to be returned depending on project outcomes.
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