CPS ENERGY HOSTS THREE MEETINGS WITH NEWLY FORMED RATE REQUEST COMMUNITY INPUT WORKING GROUP
The meetings are part of CPS Energy’s ongoing efforts to increase community dialogue
October 12, 2023 (SAN ANTONIO) – CPS Energy will host three meetings for the newly formed Rate Request Community Input Working Group. The purpose of this group is to offer feedback to CPS Energy management on specific matters pertaining to the utility’s 2023 rate request through a series of meetings available to the public. The meetings are scheduled throughout the fall at CPS Energy’s headquarters from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Community Input Working Group consists of 19 community members who reside within the CPS Energy service territory, are both residential and business customers, have familiarity with the operations of the utility and how utility rates are set, and have previously engaged in various public input processes. CPS Energy is currently in the process of aligning with the City of San Antonio on a long-range plan specific to rate, including a timeframe of when the rate increase could take place. The specifics of the expected rate increase will be communicated once that process is complete.
The group will meet periodically this fall. These meetings will be open to the public, live streamed, and archived on the utility’s website, along with meeting materials. The group is expected to provide their input to the Board of Trustees in fall of 2023. At the conclusion of each meeting, an opportunity for public input will be permitted on items specific to that meeting’s agenda.
To register to provide public comment, please include the following required* information:
- First & Last Name *
- Title & Group/Organization you are representing (if applicable)
- City & State you reside in *
- Contact phone number *
- Email address *
Email to: [email protected]
The meeting schedule and topics are as follows:
Meeting # 1: CPS Energy staff will provide a historical perspective on previously approved rate increases and the necessity for continued rate support.
October 12
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
500 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Meeting # 2: CPS Energy staff will provide a briefing on the utility’s recent cost-of-service study and the utility’s current revenue requirements.
October 19 (date subject to change)
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
500 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Meeting # 3: CPS Energy staff will propose continued rate support, answer questions, and request feedback.
October 26 (date subject to change)
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
500 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78215
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About CPS Energy
Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation’s largest public power, natural gas, and electric company, providing safe, reliable, and competitively-priced service to more than 930,114 electric and 381,379 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties. Our customers’ combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation’s 20 largest cities – while generating $9 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio for 80 years. As a trusted and strong community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment. We are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees’ volunteerism in giving back to our city and programs aimed at bringing value to our customers. CPS Energy is among the top public power wind energy buyers in the nation and number one in Texas for solar generation.
