MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 02, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) today filed with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to change the company's natural gas distribution rates. If approved, the new rates will increase the average residential

HOUSTON, Sept 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/CNPLOGO ) What: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Third Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When:

CEGT to Construct New Pipeline From East Texas to Perryville Hub

CenterPoint Energy Declares $0.06 Dividend; 2005 Annualized Dividend Totals $0.40 Per Share HOUSTON, Oct 24, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) board of directors today declared a dividend of $0.06 per common share, payable on Dec.

Webcast Alert: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of Third Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call HOUSTON, Sept 27, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/CNPLOGO )

CenterPoint Energy Asks Customers to Be Alert for Natural Gas Leaks HOUSTON, Sept 08, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) asks its customers in Louisiana that have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina to be alert for leaking gas as they return to their homes and

CenterPoint Energy Continues Recovery Efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi; Crews From Arkansas, Texas and North Louisiana Assist Local Operations HOUSTON, Sept 01, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) continues to make progress in assessing and repairing damage

Additional Crews From Arkansas, Texas and North Louisiana Brought in to Help Local Operations

CenterPoint Energy Contributes $250,000 to American Red Cross and Establishes $250,000 Challenge Grant to Match Employee Contributions HOUSTON, Aug 31, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CenterPoint Energy announced today that it is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross.

CenterPoint Energy Declares $0.07 Dividend HOUSTON, Aug 31, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) board of directors today declared a dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable on Sept. 30, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on