San Antonio, December 10, 2025
CPS Energy is actively engaging the San Antonio community by hosting a series of events to gather input for its long-term energy generation plans. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to reliability, sustainability, and affordability. Residents are encouraged to participate in both in-person and virtual forums to share their insights. The outreach efforts come in light of the recently approved 2023 generation plan, highlighting the importance of community feedback in shaping the energy landscape of San Antonio.
How CPS Energy is Empowering San Antonio’s Energy Future
Join the Conversation on Long-Term Energy Plans
San Antonio, Texas – CPS Energy is taking an innovative approach to its long-term energy generation plans by inviting community input at a series of upcoming events. These initiatives represent a commendable effort to engage with the community, ensuring that local perspectives shape the path forward for energy supply and sustainability. Organizing community forums can often be encumbered by excessive bureaucracy, but CPS Energy’s streamlined efforts reflect a commitment to civic engagement that is both refreshing and effective.
The utility’s outreach comes on the heels of the recently approved 2023 generation plan, and it demonstrates a proactive stance dedicated to reliability, sustainability, and affordability. In a time when energy concerns are top-of-mind for many residents, this initiative highlights the critical importance of empowering citizens to share their insights, thereby fostering a vibrant dialogue that can lead to meaningful changes.
Upcoming Engagement Events
- December 10, 2025, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
St. Brigid Catholic Church Hall (6907 Kitchner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240) - December 12, 2025, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Las Palmas (near VIA stop, Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237) - January 13, 2026, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Virtual Tele Town Hall (www.cpsenergy.com/watchlive)
In addition to attending these events, residents unable to be present can voice their opinions through an online survey. This dual approach of facilitating both in-person and virtual feedback avenues underscores the utility’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, allowing for a broader range of voices in the discussion.
Background on Horizon 2050
The Horizon 2050 strategic framework is CPS Energy’s comprehensive plan designed to meet the evolving energy needs of San Antonio. This long-term strategy emphasizes reliability, sustainability, and affordability, aiming to lay the groundwork for a robust energy future that benefits residents now and for generations to come. The importance of community feedback is clear; residents have prioritized these key areas, and their involvement is crucial to successfully guiding the energy landscape in San Antonio.
About CPS Energy
Founded in 1860, CPS Energy has established itself as a leading utility provider, recognized as the nation’s largest public power, natural gas, and electric company. Serving over 970,000 electric and 390,000 natural gas customers, CPS Energy is committed to fostering economic development and enhancing the quality of life for all residents in and around San Antonio. This focus on community welfare showcases how a utility can be a partner in civic betterment.
Key Features of CPS Energy’s Community Engagement
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Input | Gathering feedback to shape long-term energy generation plans focusing on reliability, affordability, and cleaner energy sources. |
| Engagement Events | In-person and virtual events scheduled to inform and collect feedback from residents. |
| Online Survey | Available for residents unable to attend events to provide their perspectives on energy priorities and future plans. |
| Review Process | All feedback will be reviewed by the CPS Energy Board of Trustees in early 2026. |
| Horizon 2050 Framework | CPS Energy’s long-term strategic plan focusing on reliability, sustainability, and affordability to meet the evolving energy needs of the San Antonio community. |
Conclusion
As CPS Energy takes steps to involve the San Antonio community in shaping its energy future, residents have a valuable opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations that could influence decisions for years to come. By participating in upcoming events or sharing thoughts through the online survey, individuals can play a pivotal role in securing an energy strategy that emphasizes reliability, sustainability, and affordability. Engaging in these discussions not only fosters community involvement but also strengthens the bonds that make San Antonio a great place to live and work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is CPS Energy seeking from the community?
CPS Energy is gathering community input to shape San Antonio’s long-term energy generation plans, focusing on reliability, affordability, and cleaner energy sources.
How can residents participate?
Residents can attend scheduled in-person and virtual events or complete an online survey to provide their feedback.
When will the community input be reviewed?
All feedback collected during this engagement cycle will be reviewed by the CPS Energy Board of Trustees in early 2026.
What is the Horizon 2050 strategic framework?
The Horizon 2050 framework is CPS Energy’s long-term plan to ensure the utility can meet the evolving energy needs of the San Antonio community, focusing on reliability, sustainability, and affordability.
How can I learn more about CPS Energy’s plans?
For more information on CPS Energy and how they are working to power the community, visit cpsenergy.com/pathforward.
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