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EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPcercexhibit322_3312017.htm
EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPcercexhibit321_3312017.htm
EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPcercexhibit312_3312017.htm
EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPcercexhibit311_3312017.htm
10-Q - 10-Q - CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORPcercq1201710-q.htm


Exhibit 12

 
CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP. 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
$
147

 
$
120

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions
2

 
14

Income tax expense
90

 
73

Capitalized interest
(1
)
 

 
238

 
207

 
 

 
 

Fixed charges, as defined:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest
29

 
33

Capitalized interest
1

 

Interest component of rentals charged to operating expense
1

 
1

Total fixed charges
31

 
34

 
 

 
 

Earnings, as defined
$
269

 
$
241

 
 

 
 

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
8.68

 
7.09