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CenterPoint Energy Seeks To Lower Customers’ Electric Bills

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CenterPoint Energy Seeks To Lower Customers’ Electric Bills

(Securitization of A.B. Brown assets allows for expected customer savings of nearly $60 million)

​Evansville – May 10, 2022 – CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE: CNP) Indiana-based electric and natural gas business, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (CenterPoint Energy Indiana South), has filed a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) for securitization of assets of its A.B. Brown coal plant, which should result in a decrease to customers’ electric bills by an estimated $60 million versus traditional rate making.

Last year, legislation was passed in Indiana allowing for a securitization pilot to benefit CenterPoint Energy’s customers. CenterPoint Energy advocated for the state law change to allow this pilot to demonstrate how the tool saves customers money over traditional rate making where costs typically are recovered at a much higher rate of return. As previously announced, CenterPoint Energy plans to retire the A.B. Brown coal plant in late 2023 as part of its long-term electric generation transition plan.

Securitization of these assets will allow for the removal of the remaining value of the coal plant from customer rates and effectively refinance them at a much lower interest rate. The remaining value will be financed, along with other qualified costs, through the issuance of low-cost bonds enabled by the legislation. If approved, customers should see a monthly bill reduction beginning in early 2023.  Future savings are expected, as deferred costs will be included within the securitization. Securitization is dependent on plans to retire the A.B. Brown plant.

“Keeping our customers’ and other stakeholders’ interests top-of-mind, we are deploying a cost-effective strategy to help reduce bill impacts as we continue on with our long-term electric generation transition plan,” said Steve Greenley, Senior Vice President of Generation Development for CenterPoint Energy. “CenterPoint Energy’s transition to a generation portfolio consisting of mostly renewable resources is expected to save customers an estimated $320 million over the next 20 years. If approved, the securitization of the A.B. Brown assets is expected to save nearly $60 million over the same general timeframe.”

While CenterPoint Energy will be the first utility to utilize securitization in Indiana, this is an established practice that has saved utility customers billions of dollars in nearly 30 states. CenterPoint Energy plans to reinvest the proceeds from the securitization bonds into its generation transition plan and invest in renewable resources such as wind- and solar-powered generation and battery storage which will be backed up by planned natural gas generation resources to maintain reliability.

“Securitization allows us to reinvest in our state and provides a catalyst for the continued growth of renewable energy in Indiana,” added Greenley. “The increasing use of renewable energy for CenterPoint Energy Indiana South’s generation is also expected to attract new economic development in Indiana, especially from companies with environmental and sustainability goals.”

For more information on CenterPoint Energy’s long-term electric generation transition plan, visitwww.centerpointenergy.com/smartenergyfuture.

FOOTNOTE: CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to approximately 150,000 customers in southwest Indiana in all or portions of Gibson, Dubois, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South.

Forward Looking Statement:

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “should,” “target,” “will” or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management that are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release regarding future events, such as the timing and approval of the CenterPoint Energy’s securitization request and the benefits therefrom, including anticipated reductions to customer bills and the success of securitization in Indiana, the timing of CenterPoint Energy’s generation transition plan, including the anticipated retirement of the A.B. Brown facility, and the mix of renewable resources and expected financial benefits of such generation transition to customers, and the intended use of securitization proceeds, and any other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) the impact of disruption to the global supply chain; (2) financial market conditions; (3) general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory and legislative decisions; (5) effects of competition; (6) weather variations; (7) changes in business plans; and (8) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About CenterPoint Energy
As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned approximately $35 billion in assets. With approximately 8,900 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.

Local Representatives: New Law Will Help Fix Nursing Shortage

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Local Representatives: New Law Will Help Fix Nursing Shortage

May 2022

STATEHOUSE (May 10, 2022) – National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and local legislators supported a new law to help Indiana’s health care heroes and alleviate the nursing shortage.

With 4,300 nursing job openings statewide, the new law will boost the health care workforce pipeline by providing flexibility to Indiana’s nurses seeking licensure. State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) said in addition to current job openings, the state will need 5,000 additional nurses by 2031, and nursing programs need to increase their graduating classes by 1,350 each year to meet this need. The new law offers flexibility to nursing programs and nurse educators to help meet workforce needs, and help nursing students working to obtain the required hours to be licensed.

“Nurses work long hours taking care of Hoosiers,” Ledbetter said. “They are saving lives and helping patients in their most vulnerable moments, and they deserve our support. This new law will not only help current nursing students and educators, but it will also encourage talented individuals to join this respected and rewarding profession.”

With the new law already in effect, nursing programs will be able to increase enrollment at faster rates and accept more clinical simulation hours, all while maintaining high-quality training for all nursing students.

“Indiana needs more nurses – a lot of them – and this much-needed legislation will help close that gap and expand our labor pool,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). “We can keep our standards high while also helping expedite the training process.”

State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said the new law offers nursing students and registered nurses more freedom to grow and join the workforce, which is especially important as pandemic-related protocols prolonged the process for many nursing students seeking licensure.

“Even before the pandemic, the nursing shortage was an issue across the country,” O’Brien said. “The spread of COVID-19 exacerbated this problem and I’m looking forward to seeing this new law give a needed boost to our talent pipeline.”

Supporters of the law include hospital systems, nursing schools, long-term care facilities, the Indiana Nurses Association, Indiana Hospital Association, and Indiana Health Care Association.

“By cutting down unnecessary government red tape while maintaining necessary training standards, we can help ease the workload for Hoosier nurses who are stretched thin and working extra hours,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka)

FOOTNOTE: State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64,which includes Gibson County and portions of Knox, Pike, Vanderburgh, and Posey counties.  State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75, which includes portions of Pike, Spencer, and Warrick counties.  State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76, which includes portions of Posey and Vanderburgh counties.   State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78, which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.

 

Attorney General Todd Rokita Leads New Multistate Action Defending Unborn Children

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Attorney General Rokita Proclaims Texas Heartbeat Law Is A Model For Other States 

Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading an 18-state coalition fighting the Biden administration’s latest efforts to derail a Texas law that prohibits abortion when doctors can detect a fetal heartbeat. 

 “We will continue to protect the lives of the unborn and the health of women, especially against those who believe the individual states are incapable of passing our own laws to do so,” Attorney General Rokita said. 

 Attorney General Rokita led an 18-state amicus brief filed Monday in the Fifth District U.S. Court of Appeals. 

 “For months I have praised this law as a pro-life model for use in other states. I have led previous multistate actions supporting Texas paving the way so that other states—including Indiana—could adopt such a law,” said Attorney General Rokita. “Oklahoma, for example, recently enacted its own law modeled after the Texas Heartbeat Law.” 

 Among other things, Attorney General Rokita’s brief argues that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland cannot sue a state anytime he deems a state law to be unconstitutional — especially when no state official plays a role in enforcing the law. 

 

MARRIAGE LICENSES FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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MARRIAGE LICENSES FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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Early College High School Student Council Hosts Culture Fair on May 12th

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Early College High School Student Council Hosts Culture Fair on May 12th

Evansville, Indiana—The Early College High School Student Council is hosting a Culture Fair on Thursday, May 12th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College. 

An afternoon of international games, crafts, and food, the Culture Fair will give Early College students a chance to showcase their cultural heritage as well as learn about communities from around the world.  

Early College High School (ECHS) is one of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s innovative school programs.  The school is designed to provide self-motivated students the chance to earn college credits while still in high school.  A challenging program, ECHS allows teens to earn thirty or more credit hours before they move on to a four-year college, saving them thousands of dollars.

The Early College Student Council provides leadership and service opportunities to ECHS students, promotes diversity and equity in the school community, and cultivates the interests and fellowship of our student body.  

For more information, please call Amy Scharf, Student Council Advisor, at 812-589-5614.

What:  Early College Student Council Culture Fair

When: Thursday, May 12th  from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Where: Ivy Tech Community College, Rooms 169-175

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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BREAKING NEWS: SHERIFF DAVE WEDDING GIVES ADDITIONAL IMFORMATION ABOUT THE CAPTURE OF CASEY WHITE

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Casey White, the Alabama inmate who was captured Monday in Indiana after a multiday manhunt, told authorities that he had planned to engage in a shootout with law enforcement, an official said Tuesday.

Casey White and Vicky White, the former corrections officer accused of helping him escape, had a cache of weapons, according to Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Sheriff Dave Wedding. The pair had four handguns, and several semiautomatic weapons, including an AR-15, that were recovered from their car, he said. He added the pair had about $29,000 left in the car.

“He said that he was probably going to have a shootout at the stake of both of them losing their lives,” Wedding told reporters.

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Weapons collected from the Cadillac sedan of Alabama fugitives Casey White and Vicky White.Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office via USA Today Network

But the fugitive’s plans were hampered when U.S. marshals used their vehicles to push Casey and Vicky White’s Cadillac into a ditch.

“That action may have saved many of my deputies and members of law enforcement,” Wedding said.

Casey White surrendered to authorities following the wreck.

Vicky White, 56, was pronounced dead hours after the crash, Vanderburgh County Coroner Steve Lockyear said.

The U.S. Marshals Service said when Casey White came out of the car, he exclaimed: “Please help my wife. She just shot herself in the head, and I didn’t do it.”

Vicky and Casey White were not related, Wedding said during an appearance Tuesday on NBC’s “TODAY” show.

While the initial information indicates Vicky White shot herself, the sheriff said “we won’t rule anything out until we have a thorough investigation by the coroner.”

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, according to Lockyear.

Casey White, 38, waived extradition during his first court hearing Tuesday, meaning he can now be transported back to Alabama. He signed the waiver with his shackled left hand.

“I’m waiving my rights. I’m going back to Alabama,” Casey White, wearing a bright yellow prison shirt and pants, told the judge.

Officials have said Casey White had a “special relationship” with Vicky White, the former assistant director of corrections at the Lauderdale County Jail. They had a relationship for at least two years and communicated over the phone, according to authorities.

Vicky White is believed to have helped Casey White escape on her final day at work before retirement, and a warrant for her arrest was issued this month.

 

Vincennes baseball falls in conference doubleheader at Parkland College

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Vincennes University baseball team closed out their road Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) season with a doubleheader at Parkland College Monday afternoon.

The Trailblazers fell behind early in both games and were unable to recover as the Cobras took game one of the day 15-4 and game two 10-2.

Game one of the day got off to a shaky start for the Blazers as Parkland put up a big five-run inning in the second and tacked on another run in the third to take an early 6-0 lead.

Vincennes would get on the scoreboard in the fourth after four straight walks drove in VU’s first run of the game, followed by a fielder’s choice by freshman Ethan Burdette (Linton, Ind.) to drive in a second run.

Parkland would grow their lead back with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning before Vincennes would responded with another two run inning in the fifth.

Sophomore Peyton Lane (New Paris, Ohio) led off the inning with a walk and would later score on a wild pitch.

Sophomore Connor VanLannen (Clinton, Ind.) later walked in the inning and was driven in on an RBI single by sophomore Dale Coy (Evansville, Ind.).

Parkland would grab the momentum back in the bottom of the fifth with a three-run inning and take game one in walk-off fashion in the sixth with another four runs, giving the Cobras the 15-4 win.

Freshman Dawson Blaylock (Eaton, Ohio) got the start on the mound in game one of the day, throwing three and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs on 10 hits and striking out two.

Sophomore Ryan Bartley (Tuscola, Ill.) worked two-thirds of an inning out of the bullpen and allowed two runs, while striking out one.

Freshman Caleb Moore (Wentzville, Mo.) threw the remaining one and one-third innings, allowing five runs on four hits and striking out one.

“Game one of the day we gave up five runs in the third and battled our way back into the game, but not enough,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “We’ve got to play better defense, bottom line. Today we didn’t do it. We had about five or six errors in the game, we had missed opportunities to turn a double play, we had some pick off plays where we had guys out but we just didn’t catch the ball. We’ve just got to do a better job of catching the baseball and recording outs.”