CenterPoint Energy Investing Billions, Adding 800 New Jobs By 2030

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNP) is ramping up hiring and infrastructure investments as part of a broader push to meet fast-growing electricity needs across Houston.

The company plans to add 200 lineworkers by the end of 2025 and nearly 800 by 2030 to support a 10-year, $53 billion capital plan. These efforts come as electricity demand in the region is projected to surge by 50% by 2031.

To build this workforce, CenterPoint is hosting job fairs, partnering with groups like the Greater Houston Partnership, and launching a new training program, Energy Expressway.

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