“Other Non-Operating Expenses years ended December 31 (in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Interest expense $ 2,893 $ 2,808 $ 2,224 Interest income (266) (648) (540) Interest expense, net $ 2,627 $ 2,160 $ 1,684 Net foreign exchange loss $ 58 $ 21 $ 146 Other expense, net 5,793 3,240 4,677 Interest expense in 2025 increased compared to 2024 primarily due to the impact of higher effective interest rates.”
“A reduction in the rate of economic, employment and/or population growth could result in lower growth and reduced demand for and usage of electricity and natural gas in such service territories.”
“CenterPoint Energy and CERC performed their annual goodwill impairment tests in the third quarter of each of 2025 and 2024 and determined that no goodwill impairment charge was required for any reporting unit as a result of those tests.”