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EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit322x6302016.htm
EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit321x6302016.htm
EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit312x6302016.htm
EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit311x6302016.htm
10-Q - 10-Q - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCceheq2201610-q.htm


Exhibit 12

CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(AN INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.)

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(in millions, except ratios)
Net income
$
88

 
$
100

Income taxes
49

 
56

Capitalized interest
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
134

 
151

Fixed charges, as defined:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Interest
109

 
113

Capitalized interest
3

 
5

Interest component of rentals charged to operating expense

 

Total fixed charges
112

 
118

 
 
 
 
Earnings, as defined
$
246

 
$
269

 
 
 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
2.20

 
2.28