As winter approaches, CPS Energy is ensuring the San Antonio community that they are prepared for the cold. In a statement, CPS Energy President and CEO, Rudy Garza, emphasized the utility's readiness: "We have completed the necessary maintenance and planning to ensure reliable service," he told KSAT. This preparation includes a boost in energy supplies and tree-trimming efforts explicitly designed to minimize outages.

With memories of the 2021 freeze still lingering, CPS Energy has acted to substantially enhance the grid's capacity, adding nearly 2,000 megawatts from new power plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, as Garza confirmed to Texas Public Radio. Despite expectations for a warmer winter based on recent weather trends, Chief Meteorologist Brian Alonzo cautions that "we're still prepared for worst case," recognizing that cold weather can still surprise a region used to milder temperatures.

With all maintenance expected to be complete by month's end, the utility is not only projecting confidence based on proactive measures but also pushing for community engagement in energy conservation. CPS Energy is urging customers to set their thermostats to 68 degrees Fahrenheit and to sign up for energy alerts to stay informed about extreme weather or power disruptions.

To further support San Antonio's community during the cooler months, CPS Energy has introduced the "Energy Angel" program, an initiative encouraging residents to assist in paying the energy bills of fellow customers—a nod to neighborly support and solidarity in times of need. Benny Ethridge, CPS Energy's Chief Energy Supply Officer, added an assurance: "teams are ready to address the community’s needs," he assured on Texas Public Radio, highlighting the commitment to responsiveness should outages occur despite milder forecasts.