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CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Tariff for Retail and Wholesale Delivery

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CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc., has filed a compliance tariff with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) in response to Order No. 2, issued on June 2, 2025, in Docket No. 56211. The tariff outlines the company's retail and wholesale delivery services, including rules and regulations governing access to its delivery system by competitive retailers. The tariff also addresses various service-related matters, such as eligibility, initiation of delivery system service, and suspension of delivery service.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tariff is effective as of August 1, 2025, and is applicable to the entire service area of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC.
  • The tariff outlines 20 service rules and regulations, including those related to access to the delivery system, liability, and service initiation.
  • Competitive retailers are required to provide notice to the company of their intention to access the delivery system, and the company is responsible for verifying the competitive retailer's identity and eligibility.
  • The company has a duty to avoid or mitigate damages in cases of emergencies and necessary interruptions.
  • The tariff includes provisions for switching fees, identification of the premises and selection of rate schedules, and suspension of delivery service due to emergencies or necessary interruptions.
  • The company is responsible for providing data to competitive retailers and has a responsibility to exercise its right to consent in emergency situations.
  • The tariff also addresses extreme weather conditions and customer requested clearance.

Statistics:

  • 20 service rules and regulations are outlined in the tariff.
  • The tariff is effective as of August 1, 2025.
  • The company has a duty to avoid or mitigate damages in 4.2.3 (DUTY TO AVOID OR MITIGATE DAMAGES).
  • 4.3.12.1 Move out Requests are handled in the Disconnection of Service section.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Docket No. 56211, Order No. 2, filed June 2, 2025.
  • CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Tariff for Retail Delivery, Section No. 6.1.1.6.12, Tariff for Wholesale Delivery, Section Nos. 4.6 and 4.7.
  • CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. June 12, 2025 Contact: Brandon Gillespie.

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