Federal award will make CenterPoint one of the first U.S. utilities to deploy industry-leading substation technology to enhance resiliency, reliability and respond to increases in energy demand.

HOUSTON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Assistant Secretary for the DOE's Office of Electricity Katie Jereza announced the selection of CenterPoint Energy for a $50 million award to support advanced substation technology upgrades. Following finalization of negotiations with DOE, this award will help fund and support CenterPoint Energy's ongoing efforts to strengthen electric reliability and resiliency and increase energy capacity for one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and the nation.