CenterPoint Energy asks customers to conserve energy and reduce electricity use
Evansville, Ind. – Jan. 24, 2026 – The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana electric grid operator, has declared a conservation alert. Due to colder than normal temperatures and potential shortfalls in electric generation, CenterPoint and other utilities’ residential and business customers within the MISO footprint are being asked to reduce their electricity use as much as possible.
“CenterPoint has sufficient energy supply to serve our service territory and customer load,” said Shane Bradford, CenterPoint’s Vice President, Indiana Electric. “As the grid operator, MISO is experiencing shortages across its multi-state footprint, and we are following their guidance to encourage customers to conserve energy.”
Customers can assist by utilizing these tips to conserve energy:
· Set thermostats a few degrees lower; set programmable thermostats to a lower temperature (health permitting).
· Avoid using large appliances, such as ovens and washing machines.
· Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.
· Businesses should minimize the use of electric lighting and electricity-consuming equipment as much as possible.
· Larger, commercial electric customers should consider reducing non-essential production processes.
If conditions worsen, MISO may issue a directive to curtail power delivered to customers. This would require member utilities, including CenterPoint, to implement controlled outages. These outages are planned, temporary shutoffs of power to prevent longer or more widespread outages. They are an emergency measure only implemented as a last resort to maintain reliability of the electric system. If ordered, these outages will rotate in brief intervals across the service territory.
Customers are encouraged to prepare in advance and have a back-up plan in place, especially those who rely on electricity for life-sustaining equipment.
CenterPoint will continue to keep customers informed of any developments. Customers are encouraged to follow the company’s communication channels, including the company’s state-specific X account (@CenterPoint_IN), Facebook, Power Alert Service® and the web.
