History of CPS Energy in Timeline

CPS Energy is the municipal electric utility serving San Antonio, Texas, acquired by the city in 1942. It provides electricity to over 840,750 customers and natural gas to more than 352,585 customers within a 1,566-square-mile service area encompassing Bexar County and parts of its surrounding counties. The company is a key provider of energy services within the region.

1925: Comal Power Plant

In 1925, Comal Power Plant was launched using coal and generating 70 MW.

1942: Acquisition by the city

In 1942, City Public Service Board of San Antonio was acquired by the city and became CPS Energy.

1954: W.B. Tuttle power plant

In 1954, W.B. Tuttle power plant was launched with 425 MW capacity, using natural gas.

1973: Comal Power Plant

In 1973, Comal Power Plant was redeveloped, it used to generate 70 MW of natural gas.

1977: J.T. Deely Power Plant Unit 1

In 1977, J.T. Deely Power Plant Unit 1, with 486 MW capacity and using coal, began operations.

1978: J.T. Deely Power Plant Unit 2

In 1978, J.T. Deely Power Plant Unit 2, with 446 MW capacity and using coal, began operations.

2011: W.B. Tuttle power plant

In 2011, W.B. Tuttle power plant was demolished, it used to generate 425 MW of natural gas.

May 2015: Wind and solar power contracts

As of May 2015, CPS Energy had contracts for 1,059 megawatts of wind power and 444 megawatts of solar power.

2018: Deely Power Plant Units Decommissioned

In 2018, both J.T. Deely Power Plant Unit 1 (486 MW) and Unit 2 (446 MW) were decommissioned.

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