ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On August 5, 2009, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ("CenterPoint Energy") reported second quarter 2009 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy's second quarter 2009 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy's press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the "Press Release"), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein. The information in the Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by CenterPoint Energy under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

The exhibit listed below is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.
(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release issued August 5, 2009 regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s second quarter 2009 earnings.

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