Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Nov. 17, 2023 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 17, 2023 |
Entity Registrant Name | CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | TX |
Entity File Number | 1-31447 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 74-0694415 |
Entity Address Address Line 1 | 1111 Louisiana |
Entity Address City Or Town | Houston |
Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
City Area Code | 713 |
Local Phone Number | 207-1111 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | CNP |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001130310 |