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The City of San Antonio's Strategic Energy Plan outlines our commitment to providing affordable, reliable energy while addressing growing demand. With nearly $9 billion in total assets and a significant return on investment for the city, CPS Energy serves 677,000 electric and 318,000 natural gas customers across Bexar County and nearby areas. We are dedicated to environmental responsibility, emphasizing renewable energy and energy efficiency. Our initiatives include customer incentives and a focus on diversifying energy sources to ensure stable costs and reduce emissions.
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The Nation’s Largest • Total assets of almost $9 billion • 14 percent of our gross revenues conveyed to the City as a ROI • One-fifth of the City’s operating budget from CPS Energy • Police and fire protection, street improvements, parks and other services
Demand for Energy • 677,000 Electric customers • 318,000 Natural gas customers • Serving Bexar County and portions of seven adjoining counties
A Growing Greater San Antonio • Energy demand increasing at approximately 3 per cent annually • CPS Energy adding between 1,000 and 2,000 new customers every month
Strategic Energy Plan • The 70’s • Maintaining an affordable and reliable supply of energy • Environmental commitment • Renewable energy and energy efficiency • Your Questions • Conclusion
Maintaining an Affordable Supply of Electricity • The 70’s Launched fuels diversification program • Nuclear and Coal The bulk of electricity • Adding Two Units at STP? We’re studying the possibility
Why Add Two Units at STP? • Nuclear has saved our customers millions in fuel costs • Fossil fuel costs have been a roller-coaster ride • The best alternative for a long-term supply of electricity in the 2016 timeframe
New coal-fired power plant to go on line in 2010 Natural gas peaking units set for Brauning Lake in 2009 Maintaining an Affordable Supply of Electricity
Environmental Commitment • Already doing more than what is required • $200 million in the best-available emissions-control equipment at the new coal plant at Calaveras Lake • Investing more than $500 million in environmental upgrades on existing coal units
Enough capacity for 105,000 homes Renewable Energy
11 Percent of Peak Demand • Wind • Landfill gas • Solar Renewable energy capacity equal to 15 percent of peak demand by 2020
A New Fuel Source • Reduce energy use and help customers save money • Reduce emissions by reducing the need to generate more electricity • Reduce rate of growth of peak demand by 10 percent annually
$96 Million in Customer Incentives • For residential customers Rebates for ceiling and wall insulation, Energy Star windows, duct testing and more • For residential and commercial customers Rebates for photovoltaic solar panels that produce electricity • Additional information on rebates at cpsenergy.com
We Share Your Interest • The lowest energy bills of the nation’s 20 largest cities • Highest financial ratings of any electrical system in the U.S. • Highest score nationally in J.D. Power 2007 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study
