CenterPoint Energy's trade allies include builders and developers. We provide electric transmission and distribution service for the Houston metropolitan area and natural gas distribution service in Arkansas, Houston, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

CenterPoint Energy is the resource for builders and developers for the installation, maintenance, and line locating of electric and natural gas facilities.

The Electric Market in Houston
Understand CenterPoint Energy's role as a Transmission & Distribution Utility compared to that of Retail Electric Providers or Competitive Retailers in the restructured Texas electric market.

Getting a Project Started
Checklists, forms and information to request an ESI ID, obtain permits, connect/disconnect/relocate electric facilities and more.

Electric Safety
CenterPoint Energy urges all builders, developers and other employers to stress electrical safety to workers on the job.

Energy Star Homes
By building and promoting ENERGY STAR qualified new homes, ENERGY STAR partners play a valuable role in preventing pollution and protecting our environment.

Call Before You Dig
Contractors are required by law to call 811 at least 48 hours before digging  to locate underground utility lines.

Trees & Vegetation
Planting trees or other vegetation too close to power lines is dangerous. Learn to plant the right tree in the right place.

Contacts
Who to call to get your project started and to keep it on track.