Filing Supports a 3.7 Percent Increase to Retail Providers

Lower Cost Facilities Total $2.05 Billion; Expire in 2011

Feb 28, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) today reported net income of $81 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005 compared to $100 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for the same period of 2004.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 09, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) encourages its Minnesota customers to keep their natural gas meters clear of snow and ice to help ensure safe operation. Accumulating snow or ice caused by freezing and thawing conditions can

- Broadband Over Power Lines Expected to Enhance Efficiency and Reliability of Utility Operations -

Companies Move to Negotiate Definitive Agreements With Shippers

Jan 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock payable on March 10, 2006, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February

Lower Than Expected Wholesale Natural Gas Prices Prompt Request to Lower Gas Cost Portion of Customer Bills

HOUSTON, Jan 17, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) announces the following webcast: What: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 @ 10:30 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 11, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Cold weather and falling snow should remind all Minnesotans to learn about natural gas safety. CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) is offering winter safety information for its customers and the public to help them stay safe