Attached files
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EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC | cehe_exhibit322x9302016.htm |
10-Q - 10-Q - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC | ceheq3201610-q.htm |
EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC | cehe_exhibit321x9302016.htm |
EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC | cehe_exhibit312x9302016.htm |
EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC | cehe_exhibit311x9302016.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
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
(in millions, except ratios) | |||||||
Net income | $ | 224 | $ | 224 | |||
Income taxes | 121 | 127 | |||||
Capitalized interest | (5 | ) | (6 | ) | |||
340 | 345 | ||||||
Fixed charges, as defined: | |||||||
Interest | 164 | 168 | |||||
Capitalized interest | 5 | 6 | |||||
Interest component of rentals charged to operating expense | — | — | |||||
Total fixed charges | 169 | 174 | |||||
Earnings, as defined | $ | 509 | $ | 519 | |||
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges | 3.01 | 2.98 |