The short answer
A charge from CENTERPOINT* ENERGY ELEC represents a monthly natural gas or electric utility delivery bill for properties in Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, or Ohio.
CenterPoint Energy Operations
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates electric transmission and distribution in Greater Houston and natural gas distribution across Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, and Louisiana.
Charges reflect monthly natural gas consumption or retail electric delivery charges paid via AutoPay or online bill pay.
- Monthly natural gas utility bill AutoPay deduction
- Electric delivery transmission payment on customer account
- Account connection or transfer charge upon relocation
Managing Your CenterPoint Account
Check therm consumption, storm restoration riders, and payment methods online.
- Sign in to centerpointenergy.com/myaccount.
- review to "Billing & Payment" to review your statement.
- Manage recurring electronic bank draft AutoPay settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is CenterPoint on my bill if I buy power from a retail electric provider?
In deregulated Texas markets, CenterPoint owns the poles and wires; delivery charges are remitted to CenterPoint through your chosen retail electric provider.
How do I cancel CenterPoint AutoPay?
Log in to centerpointenergy.com, open Billing & Payment > Automatic Payments, and turn off AutoPay.
Independent reference — not affiliated with CenterPoint Energy, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- CenterPoint Energy Rates and Tariffs https://www.centerpointenergy.com
- Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) https://www.puc.texas.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges