CenterPoint Energy

Summary

CenterPoint Energy experienced a claimed data leak in which a threat actor asserted to have released millions of customer records in JSON and CSV formats. The exposed data reportedly includes names, phone numbers, service and billing addresses, account information, premise IDs, billing amounts, payment status, service details, autopay and paperless billing indicators, and partial Social Security numbers. The company has not issued a public statement about the incident, and individuals who were notified of the breach may be at heightened risk for identity theft and fraud.

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Description

On September 1, 2026, a threat actor claimed to have leaked CenterPoint Energy data, including millions of records in JSON and CSV formats. CenterPoint Energy has not yet commented on the breach. The exposed information may have included customer names, phone numbers, service and billing addresses, account information, premise IDs, billing amounts, payment status, service details, autopay and paperless billing status, and partial Social Security numbers. Individuals who received a data breach notification from CenterPoint Energy may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, announced on September 10, 2026 that it is investigating data privacy claims arising from the CenterPoint Energy data breach. The firm is evaluating potential claims on behalf of individuals whose data may have been compromised in the breach. Media and partnership inquiries can be directed to the firm's contact information: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; phone 844-696-7492; email [email protected]. The firm also noted its broader practice areas including securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud.

CenterPoint Energy is a publicly traded energy company serving roughly 7 million electric and natural gas customers. Edelson Lechtzin LLP maintains offices in Pennsylvania and California. The press release announcing the investigation may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. The firm provides contact information for media and partnership inquiries as part of its announcement.

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