Honoring CPS Energy on being ranked number one in wind energy capacity among municipal utilities by the American Wind Energy Association and on being named the AWEA Municipal Utility of the Year.
CPS Energy is the largest municipally owned energy company in the United States and has set ambitious goals to promote renewable energy. It receives wind power from multiple sources, including the Cottonwood Creek, Desert Sky, and Penascal Wind Farms. The organization is working towards a target of having 20 percent of its peak energy demand powered by renewable energy by 2020. The resolution acknowledges these efforts and encourages customers to participate in programs like Windtricity, which allows them to purchase wind power to meet their energy needs.
HR2285 is a resolution that honors CPS Energy for being ranked number one in wind energy capacity among municipal utilities by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) for the second consecutive year. The resolution also recognizes CPS Energy as the Municipal Utility of the Year for its ongoing leadership and commitment in the renewable wind energy sector. This recognition highlights the significant role that CPS Energy plays within the community it serves, which includes approximately 690,000 electric and nearly 320,000 natural gas customers in and around San Antonio.
The resolution is a formal recognition rather than a piece of legislation that affects state law directly. However, it does bring attention to the importance of municipal utilities adapting to sustainable energy practices, which could inspire similar initiatives among other utility companies statewide. By celebrating CPS Energy's achievements, the resolution underscores the potential for renewable energy sources to contribute positively to local and state economies while addressing environmental concerns.