CPS Energy
| Company type | Municipal utility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric utility, Natural gas utility |
| Predecessor | San Antonio Public Service Company |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Founder | American Light and Traction (original owner) |
| Headquarters | San Antonio , United States |
Area served | Bexar County and portions of seven adjacent counties, Texas, United States |
Key people | Board of five trustees including the mayor of San Antonio (ex officio) |
| Products | Electricity, Natural gas |
| Parent | City of San Antonio |
| Website | www |
CPS Energy—previously known as the City Public Service Board of San Antonio—functions as the municipal electric utility provider for San Antonio, Texas. Since its acquisition by the city in 1942, CPS Energy has expanded its service to more than 840,750 electricity customers and over 352,585 natural gas users throughout its coverage area, which includes Bexar County along with portions of seven adjacent counties.
History
- 1917 – Formation of San Antonio Public Service Company under ownership of American Light and Traction
- 1942 – City acquires SAPSCo for $34 million, renaming it City Public Service
- 2005 – Transitioned branding to CPS Energy
- 2010 – Commencement of operations at J.K. Spruce 2 coal-fired power facility
- 2012 – Acquisition of Rio Nogales combined-cycle natural gas plant located in Seguin
- 2017 – Celebrated 75 years under municipal ownership
- 2018 – Retired J.T. Deely coal plants Units #1 and #2 after four decades plus two years in operation
Generation sources
By May 2015, CPS Energy had secured contracts for 1,059 MW of wind energy and 444 MW of solar capacity.
| Plant Name | Type | Rated Capacity | Year Completed | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Wing Solar Project | Solar-PV | 14.4 MW | 2010 | Collaboration with Duke Energy | |
| South Texas Project Unit 1 | Nuclear | 1250 MW | 1987 | $2.25 Billion | 40% stake shared with NRG Energy and Austin Energy |
| South Texas Project Unit 2 | Nuclear | 1250 MW | 1988 | $2.25 Billion | 40% ownership alongside NRG Energy and Austin Energy |
| J.K. Spruce Power Plant Unit 1 | Coal-Fired | 556 MW | 1992 | Situated at Calaveras Lake | |
| J.K. Spruce Power Plant Unit 2 | Coal-Fired | 780 MW | 2010 | $1 Billion | Located at Calaveras Lake; initially designed for 750 MW but capable of producing up to 780 MW |
| O. W. Sommers | Natural Gas | 892 MW | 1972 | Positioned at Calaveras Lake | |
| Leon Creek Power Plant | Natural Gas | 417 MW | 1949 | ||
| Desert Sky Wind Farm | Wind | 160.5 MW | 2001 | Owned by American Electric Power, with CPS Energy purchasing all output | |
| Rio Nogales | Natural Gas | 800 MW | 2002 | Located in Seguin; acquired in 2012 as a replacement for the coal-fired J.T. Deely facility | |
| Braunig Power Station | Natural Gas | 1138 MW | 1966 | Situated at Victor Braunig Lake |
Previous generation facilities include the coal-fired J.T. Deely Power Plant Units 1 and 2 with capacities of 486 MW and 446 MW respectively, which were retired in 2018; the W.B. Tuttle natural gas plant (425 MW), which was dismantled in 2011; and the Comal Power Plant, operational from 1925 until its closure in 1973 prior to redevelopment.
Governing structure
The governance of CPS Energy is managed by a board consisting of five trustees. The mayor of San Antonio serves automatically as an ex officio member during their mayoral term. The remaining four trustees each represent one of the city's geographic quadrants and are required to reside within their respective districts. These trustees are nominated by sitting board members for terms lasting five years, with the possibility of one renewal, pending confirmation by the San Antonio City Council.
Additionally, a Citizens Advisory Committee comprising fifteen members facilitates communication between CPS Energy and its customer base. Ten committee members are nominated through city council districts while five are selected from applicants interviewed by the Board. All committee participants must live within CPS Energy’s service boundaries and be customers themselves. The entire committee is subject to approval by the Board.