CenterPoint Energy · FinOps Profile

Centerpoint Energy Finops

FOCUS-aligned FinOps for CenterPoint Energy's integration surfaces. The Smart Meter Texas Data Access and Green Button interfaces are free under regulator / consortium policy; the only invoice surface visible to an integrator is the underlying utility bill driven by metered consumption, priced by the regulated retail delivery tariff.

Centerpoint Energy Finops is the FinOps profile for CenterPoint Energy on the APIs.io network, aligned with the FinOps Foundation Framework.

It defines 4 billable meters, billed in USD, on a monthly cycle, and pricing category regulated utility tariff + partner contract.

The profile maps 6 FOCUS columns for cost-allocation reporting.

Tagged areas include Energy, Utility, Smart Meter, Green Button, and FinOps.

Category: Utility (Energy + Gas) Pricing: Regulated Utility Tariff + Partner Contract Billing: Monthly FOCUS v1.3
EnergyUtilitySmart MeterGreen ButtonFinOpsFOCUS

Framework Alignment

Framework
FinOps Foundation Framework
Data Spec
FOCUS v1.3

Charge Categories

UsagePurchaseTaxAdjustmentRefund

FOCUS Columns

BillingCurrency
USD
InvoiceIssuerName
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
ProviderName
CenterPoint Energy
PublisherName
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
ServiceCategory
Utility Data
ServiceName
CenterPoint Energy APIs

Meters

smt_usage_inquiries
Unit: request
green_button_authorizations
Unit: authorization
interval_kwh_delivered
Unit: kWh
utility_invoiced_amount
Unit: USD

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