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CPS Energy denies damage claim for small business owner who says crews wrecked driveway
Read full article: CPS Energy denies damage claim for small business owner who says crews wrecked drivewayA small business owner said CPS Energy denied his damage claim after crews from the utility drove on an unfinished driveway in Bulverde, wrecking thousands of dollars in rebar that had been laid down.
What’s changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What’s changed since February 2021 to prevent another power grid failure? KSAT ExplainsAfter the snow and ice of February 2021 had melted and power and water service finally returned, catastrophe turned to criticism. Lawmakers and power providers have since gone to work in hopes that it doesn't happen again.
CPS Energy enters contract negotiations with Rudy Garza to serve as permanent president & CEO
Read full article: CPS Energy enters contract negotiations with Rudy Garza to serve as permanent president & CEORudy D. Garza makes CPS Energy history as the board votes to name him CEO & President of the electric company. Garza will be the first Hispanic leader to hold this leadership position, according to a press release.
City of San Antonio, CPS Energy, SAWS, VIA shared coordinated heat preparedness information
Read full article: City of San Antonio, CPS Energy, SAWS, VIA shared coordinated heat preparedness informationOfficials with the City of San Antonio, CPS Energy, SAWS and VIA held a briefing Monday about coordinated efforts to keep people safe in the extreme heat.
CPS Energy spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on housing costs for current and former executives, records show
Read full article: CPS Energy spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on housing costs for current and former executives, records showThe often five-figure benefit, described by CPS Energy officials as a “transitional housing payment” for executives hired by the company from outside of San Antonio, has gone to multiple staff members who had relatively short tenures with the utility.
CPS Energy looking to contract outside auditors to review its operations
Read full article: CPS Energy looking to contract outside auditors to review its operationsWhile pushing for a rate increase, CPS Energy had promised an outside review of its operations. Now, council members say the utility is following through.
Is San Antonio’s infrastructure ready for another winter storm? Breakdown with #StephAndSteve
Read full article: Is San Antonio’s infrastructure ready for another winter storm? Breakdown with #StephAndSteveKSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Stephania Jimenez will be joined by local experts, stakeholders and a city council member to take a closer look at the changes made by power companies.
Most power outages for CPS Energy customers should be restored by midnight, CEO says
Read full article: Most power outages for CPS Energy customers should be restored by midnight, CEO saysAlthough wintry precipitation is forecast to have come to a halt in the San Antonio area, freezing temperatures are still expected to create hazardous road conditions overnight into early Friday morning.
‘We have done everything in our power’: CPS Energy says it is ready for winter weather
Read full article: ‘We have done everything in our power’: CPS Energy says it is ready for winter weatherIn the wake of last year's freeze, CPS Energy says it has spent $2 million on preparing its power plants -- built to operate in Texas summers -- to hold up and keep operating in the freezing cold, too.
CPS Energy customers expected to see more rate increases in the next 4 years
Read full article: CPS Energy customers expected to see more rate increases in the next 4 yearsThe San Antonio City Council approved the first CPS Energy rate increase in eight years, and it’s just the beginning of the many more rate increases.
Top CPS Energy leadership taking pay cut would show solidarity with customers, says San Antonio professor
Read full article: Top CPS Energy leadership taking pay cut would show solidarity with customers, says San Antonio professorAs a proposed CPS Energy rate increase heads to the San Antonio City Council for a vote this week, some customers are saying not so fast. Many who left in the dark during last year’s winter storm are asking why utility leaders aren’t taking a pay cut instead.
‘I’m not anticipating changing anybody’s mind’: CPS Energy CEO says outreach on rate hike is about ‘education’
Read full article: ‘I’m not anticipating changing anybody’s mind’: CPS Energy CEO says outreach on rate hike is about ‘education’As CPS Energy pushes for city council approval of a new rate hike, the utility’s interim CEO doesn’t expect to win over many of its customers.
CPS Energy has spent more than $7 million on storm-related attorney, consultant fees
Read full article: CPS Energy has spent more than $7 million on storm-related attorney, consultant feesCPS Energy has now spent over $7 million on outside attorneys and consultants to fight natural gas bills it racked up during February’s winter storm, records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show.
CPS Energy prepares for freezing weather, offers tips to safely stay warm
Read full article: CPS Energy prepares for freezing weather, offers tips to safely stay warm“We are monitoring the weather and temperature, and our skilled crews are prepared to respond to all reports of power outages,” CPS Energy Chief Customer Engagement Officer Rudy Garza said. CPS Energy is asking their customers to take note and implement some low-cost energy-saving measures. AdCPS Energy is offering the following tips to help customers to stay warm safely and manage their bills during cold weather. For additional safety tips, please visit cpsenergy.com/safetyThe utility is also offering energy-savings tips to help customers manage energy usage. Wear warm, comfortable clothing to help stay warm indoors instead of adjusting the thermostat.