Paying Your Bill With CenterPoint Energy MN

Paying your energy bill on time and in full is an important responsibility as a CenterPoint Energy customer in Minnesota. While energy costs can add up, CenterPoint Energy offers convenient payment options to fit your needs. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about paying your CenterPoint Energy bill in MN

Overview of CenterPoint Energy in Minnesota

CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas service to approximately 860,000 customers in Minnesota. This includes the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area as well as outlying communities.

As an energy delivery company, CenterPoint Energy owns and operates the gas distribution system that delivers natural gas to homes and businesses. While CenterPoint Energy delivers the gas, customers have the option to purchase the natural gas itself from CenterPoint Energy or from a competitive retail gas supplier.

Your Billing and Account Options

Getting Your Bill

Paperless billing is a popular option for CenterPoint Energy customers in Minnesota. Going paperless means your bill will be sent directly to your email inbox each month. You can enroll in paperless billing by creating an online account

If you prefer paper bills, CenterPoint Energy will mail your bill to the service address on your account. Bills are mailed around the 1st of each month.

Understanding Your Bill

Your CenterPoint Energy bill contains important information like your natural gas usage and charges. Key sections include:

• Account Summary – Provides an overview of your account details and amount due.

• Billing Summary – Breaks down your current and previous natural gas usage and compares it to last year.

• Messages – Highlights any important notices from CenterPoint Energy.

• Billing Details – Itemizes all your current charges including delivery, gas costs, taxes, fees and adjustments.

• Usage History – Graphs your natural gas usage for the past 13 months.

• Payment Stub – detach and return this portion with your payment.

Managing Your Account Online

The fastest way to monitor and manage your CenterPoint Energy MN account is through the online customer portal. After creating a secure login, you can:

• View current and past bills
• Make one-time payments
• Set up recurring auto-pay
• Submit meter readings
• Monitor your usage
• Request service changes
• And more!

The online tools give you greater visibility into your natural gas costs and usage patterns.

Payment Options with CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy offers flexible payment options to fit any schedule or preference.

Pay Online

The most popular payment method is paying online through the CenterPoint Energy customer portal. You can make secure one-time payments or set up recurring auto-pay from your bank account, debit card or credit card. Online payments can be made up until 1 PM CST on your due date to avoid late fees.

Pay By Phone

Call 1-866-275-5252 to make a payment over the phone using our automated payment system. You will need your account number and zip code associated with the account. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and electronic checks are accepted.

Pay By Mail

To pay by mail, detach the payment stub from the bottom of your paper bill and enclose it with your check or money order. Send your payment at least 5 business days before the due date to ensure on-time delivery.

For customers in the Minneapolis metro area, mail your payment to:

CenterPoint Energy
PO Box 4671
Houston, TX 77210

For customers outside the Twin Cities metro, mail your payment to:

CenterPoint Energy
PO Box 4567
Houston, TX 77210

Pay in Person

CenterPoint Energy has authorized payment locations where you can pay your bill in person. These third-party paysites like Hy-Vee, Cub Foods and Walmart allow you to pay by cash, check or money order. Locations can be found using the payment site locator at CenterPointEnergy.com.

Automatic Bank Draft

For hassle-free payments, enroll in CenterPoint Energy’s Automatic Bank Draft program. This automatically withdraws the amount due from your checking or savings account each month. Enrollment forms are available online or by calling 1-866-275-5252.

Payment Assistance and Billing Support

If you are ever struggling to pay your CenterPoint Energy bill, contact us right away to discuss personalized payment plans and billing assistance. We offer the following programs in Minnesota:

• Payment arrangements – Set up a plan to pay your balance over time.

• Energy assistance – Qualified customers can receive grants and discounts through state and federal programs.

• Budget billing – Pay a consistent amount each month based on your usage history.

• Late payment forgiveness – First-time late fee waiver.

Our team is here to help you maintain your service. Call us at 1-612-372-4739 to discuss your unique situation.

Keep Your Account in Good Standing

• Pay on time – Bills are due around the 20th of each month. Late fees apply if payment is not received by the due date.

• Pay in full – Partial payments can result in an unpaid balance that accrues late fees.

• Check account status – Login online regularly to monitor your balance.

• Update contact info – Keep your mailing address, email and phone number updated with CenterPoint Energy.

• Ask for help – Our team is available to help if you fall behind on payments.

Keeping your CenterPoint Energy account current is key to efficient and uninterrupted natural gas service. Follow these tips and take advantage of the many payment options tailored to fit your needs. Reach out any time if you need billing assistance or help understanding your monthly charges.