Strategic Energy Plan

1 9 4 2Purchased 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

Maintaining an Affordable Supply of Electricity

New coal-fired power plant to go on line in 2010

Natural gas peaking units set for Brauning Lake in 2009

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

Renewable Energy

Enough capacity for 105,000 homes

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

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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