CenterPoint Energy Smart Grid Project
| Awardee | CenterPoint Energy |
|---|---|
| Award Negotiation Status | Awarded |
| Headquarters Location for Lead Applicant |
Houston, Texas |
| Recovery Act Funding Awarded | $200,000,000 |
| Total Project Value Including Cost Share |
$639,187,435 |
| ARRA Funding Percentage | 31.3% |
Company Overview
CenterPoint Energy, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, was selected to receive $200M in funding to improve the current smart meter project and begin building a smart grid. The project has plans to complete the installation of 2.2 million smart meters and further strengthen the reliability and self-healing properties of the grid by installing more than 550 sensors and automated switches that will help protect against system disturbances like natural disasters.
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