CPS Energy is an electric utility company that serves the city of San Antonio and surrounding areas in Texas. It is one of the largest municipally owned utilities in the United States, serving over 840,000 customers. The company operates a diverse mix of power generation sources, including natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. CPS Energy has made a commitment to increasing the amount of renewable energy in its portfolio, with a goal of reaching 50% renewable energy by 2040. The company also offers a variety of energy efficiency programs to help customers save energy and money on their bills. Overall, CPS Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to its customers in Texas.
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CPS Energy's energy comes from coal, natural gas, and solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of CPS Energy's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 40%. Solar provides 1% of CPS Energy's electricity.
59%
Coal
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Natural Gas
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Solar
The average electricity rate for CPS Energy customers is 10.95 cents/kWh. CPS Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| LARGE USE RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY ENERGY | Fixed | 8¢ to 869¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE | Fixed | 10¢ to 13¢ |
In 2021, the average CPS Energy customer lost electricity for 2 times for about 111 minutes each. In total, the average CPS Energy customer had their electricity out for about 176 minutes during the whole year.