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The Vectren mobile app is now retired. With the mobile design of the current website, viewing and managing your account, reporting electric outages, and contacting us from your mobile device is simple! You can easily pin this website to your smartphone's home screen on either Android or Apple devices for easy access.

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Electric System

Learn about our electric system and planned improvements.

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CenterPoint Energy's Electric System

Learn about our system and how it works.

Tree Trimming & Planting

Find tree trimming schedules and planting tips.

Grid Modernization

Learn about our future system and planned upgrades

Pole Attachments

Resources for companies wanting to attach equipment to CenterPoint Energy's poles.

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Electric system basics

Turning on a light switch in your home is the final step in a long process that involves CenterPoint Energy's entire electric system.

Generation

Power is generated at a power plant using fuels like coal or natural gas, or via other sources like solar panels.

Transmission

The generated power moves to our transmission system, which stores and converts the power for use.

Distribution

Finally, our distribution system of electric lines and poles distributes the power to homes and businesses.

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Safety around electricity

Find safety information, procedures and tips to stay safe around electric system equipment and facilities.

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CCR Reporting

View posted documentation as required in the EPA's coal Combustion Residuals Rule (CCR).

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Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a 20-year forecast that outlines how we will serve customers in a reliable and economic manner

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Rates

Find documents and information related to electric rates and tariffs.

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