CenterPoint Energy
Energy & Natural Resources · Lobbying Client
CenterPoint Energy's Federal Lobbying Record
CenterPoint Energy's $2.7M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, CenterPoint Energy's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $502K in 2020 to $605K in 2024, a change of +20%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
CenterPoint Energy's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
Of the 2 lobbyists named in CenterPoint Energy's recent filings, none disclose prior federal government service. The "revolving door" indicator captures only positions explicitly reported on the LDA cover sheet, so the figure can understate ties to former officials.
Within the Energy & Natural Resources sector, CenterPoint Energy ranks #35 of 35 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is ExxonMobil at $46.5M; the sector average is $11.8M. CenterPoint Energy's $2.7M sits 77% below the sector average.
CenterPoint Energy's LobbySpend Influence Score of 40/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Cornerstone Government Affairs | GOVUTIENV | 1 | $149K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight | ENVENG | 2 | $181K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | ENGENVGOV | 2 | $146K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | GOVENGENV | 2 | $163K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Peck Madigan Jones | ENGUTIENV | 1 | $139K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Podesta Group | UTIENGGOV+1 | 1 | $130K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Jones Day | ENGGOV | 2 | $128K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | ENGUTI | 1 | $126K |
CenterPoint Energy Lobbying FAQ
CenterPoint Energy has spent $2.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
CenterPoint Energy lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Energy/Nuclear, Utilities, Environment/Superfund, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
CenterPoint Energy has an Influence Score of 40/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
CenterPoint Energy employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
CenterPoint Energy has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including National Science Foundation, Dept of Homeland Security, U.S. Senate.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.