Type: Public
On the web: http://www.centerpointenergy.com
Employees: 8,843
Employee growth: 0.4%

CenterPoint Energy pivots around its core operations which include power and gas distribution utilities, and natural gas pipeline, gathering, and marketing operations. CenterPoint Energy's regulated utilities distribute natural gas to 3.3 million customers in six US states and electricity to more than 2 million customers on the Texas Gulf Coast. The company's main stomping ground is Texas, where it has regulated power distribution operations through subsidiary CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric. CenterPoint Energy operates more than 48,230 miles of power distribution lines, 8,000 miles of interstate gas pipeline, and 3,800 miles of gas gathering pipeline. It also provides natural gas field services.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $8,785.0M
One year growth: 6.1%
Net income: $442.0M
Income growth: 18.8%

Officers:
Chairman: Milton Carroll
President, CEO, and Director: David M. McClanahan
EVP and CFO: Gary L. Whitlock

Competitors:
AEP
Energy Future
Xcel Energy

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