CenterPoint Energy Inc. is a public utility holding company focused on regulated energy delivery across multiple U.S. states. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company provides electric transmission and distribution services as well as natural gas distribution to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers. Through its electric operations, CenterPoint Energy delivers power to customers in areas such as the Houston metropolitan region and parts of the Midwest, operating the infrastructure that connects power generators to end users. Its natural gas business includes intrastate gas sales, transportation, and distribution, along with related pipeline and storage services. CenterPoint Energy also engages in non-regulated energy services, including gas marketing, transportation, and storage for larger commercial and industrial clients. As a regulated utility provider, the company plays a critical role in maintaining reliable energy delivery, grid infrastructure, and gas networks that underpin regional economic activity and everyday consumption needs.