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Strategic Energy Plan. 1 9 4 2. Purchased by the City of San Antonio. 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
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1 9 4 2 Purchased by the City of San Antonio
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