CenterPoint Energy Discloses Major Customer Data Breach Following Online Leak
Houston, Thursday, 17 September 2026.
CenterPoint Energy confirmed a major data breach after a hacker claimed to steal nearly 7.5 million customer records. While utility services remain unaffected, multiple class-action lawsuits have already emerged.
Confirmation of Cybersecurity Incident
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) disclosed on September 14, 2026, that unauthorized third parties accessed customer personal information [1][2]. The Houston-based utility provider confirmed the incident through a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission [4][5].
Operational Status and Response
Company officials stated that electricity and gas services were not impacted by the incident [2][3]. Critical infrastructure controlling energy delivery remains operational and undisrupted [5].
Legal and Regulatory Landscape
Proposed class-action lawsuits have been filed against CenterPoint Energy in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota [3][4]. These legal actions allege the exposure of sensitive data including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers [3][4].