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EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit322x3312017.htm
EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit321x3312017.htm
EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit312x3312017.htm
EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCcehe_exhibit311x3312017.htm
10-Q - 10-Q - CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLCceheq1201710-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

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions, except ratios)
Net income
$
18

 
$
17

Income taxes
10

 
10

Capitalized interest
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
26

 
25

Fixed charges, as defined:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Interest
53

 
55

Capitalized interest
2

 
2

Interest component of rentals charged to operating expense

 

Total fixed charges
55

 
57

 
 
 
 
Earnings, as defined
$
81

 
$
82

 
 
 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
1.47

 
1.44