UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2010

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 1-31447
(Commission File Number) 74-0694415
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1111 Louisiana
Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices) 77002
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-1111

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

     On October 28, 2010, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (“CenterPoint Energy”) reported third quarter 2010 earnings. For additional information regarding CenterPoint Energy’s third quarter 2010 earnings, please refer to CenterPoint Energy’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Press Release”), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein. The information in the Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by CenterPoint Energy under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

The exhibit listed below is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.

          (d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release issued October 28, 2010 regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s third quarter 2010 earnings.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.
Date: October 28, 2010	By:	/s/ Walter L. Fitzgerald
		Walter L. Fitzgerald
		Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER	EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1	Press Release issued October 28, 2010 regarding CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s third quarter 2010 earnings