Rising electrical costs from CenterPoint
Summary
Members want a guarantee that data centers — not ordinary utility customers — pay for any power infrastructure they require. A CenterPoint representative said the utility already requires customers to cover 100% of their infrastructure costs, and members discussed adding ratepayer-hold-harmless language to the ordinance plus decommissioning bonds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential protection against higher electric bills for residents if large data centers strain the grid.
Everyday utility customers who could otherwise see rates rise to subsidize data center infrastructure.
Homeowners along utility corridors losing mature trees to aggressive clear-cutting.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Data Center Research Committee - Sep 15, 2026
Members want a guarantee that data centers — not ordinary utility customers — pay for any power infrastructure they require. A CenterPoint representative said the utility already requires customers to cover 100% of their infrastructure costs, and members discussed adding ratepayer-hold-harmless language to the ordinance plus decommissioning bonds.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Sep 3, 2026
A board member voiced frustration that Center Point is clear-cutting along neighborhood streets — like the strip on Covert Avenue by the cemetery — without seeking alternatives or treating residents fairly.
Evansville Redevelopment Commission - Aug 4, 2026
Electricity bills have jumped from $50,000–$60,000 a summer month to $95,000, with utilities now approaching $1.5 million a year. The venue is exploring solar panels and a demand-response program with CenterPoint.
Port Authority Board - Jun 8, 2026
Electric service costs jumped about 36% — nearly $12,000 in a month — with no change in usage. The city is pursuing solar projects that could pay for themselves in 7–10 years.
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