Commentary: CPS Energy can shape economic development in San Antonio
Rolando Pablos, For the Express-News
Jan. 26, 2021
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CPS Energy is taking a measured approach as it transitions to greater use of renewable energy sources, and that’s good for ratepayers and the planet.Billy Calzada /Staff file photo
Energy is the heartbeat of our economy, and recent developments at CPS Energy have me hopeful we’re on the right path toward securing a place in the new energy economy.
As city and county leaders execute workforce and economic development plans to boost our economy, we need to do right by our regional community to ensure those plans deliver long-term prosperity in an environmentally conscious manner.
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CPS board OKs giving the public a bigger voice on San Antonio utility s rates, energy sources
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CPS’ five-member board of trustees on Monday voted 4-1 to establish a rate advisory committee so the public can weigh in on issues relating to rates and which fuels CPS uses to generate energy. Shown is the J.K. Spruce plant.Bob Owen /Staff file photoShow MoreShow Less
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CPS Energy’s board of trustees voted Monday to establish a rate advisory committee, which will allow the public to weigh in on rate increases and power generation. CEO Paula Gold-Williams says the committee could “be a really good thing.”Bob Owen, Staff Photographer / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
Business maven, CPS trustee Ed Kelley tangles with reformers over San Antonio s energy future
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Environmental activists are looking to upend the city-owned utility’s governing panel with the Recall CPS campaign, which wants to disband CPS’ current board and replace it with one made up of City Council members. They also want CPS to commit to closing its Spruce 2 coal unit by 2030, adopt more renewable energy and restructure ratesBob Owen /Staff file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Fields of solar panels at OCI Solar Power s Alamo 1 Solar Farm are seen Sept. 23, 2020, as CPS Energy s coal-powered electric plant is seen in the background. CPS wants to add 900 megawatts of solar power, additional battery storage and another 500 megawatts of power either from new alternative technologies or potentially a new natural gas plant.William Luther /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less