Utility has acquired additional energy from power plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo

SAN ANTONIO – As winter approaches, CPS Energy leaders say the utility has ramped up efforts to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.

On Monday, the utility provider announced measures that include maintenance, additional energy supplies and tree-trimming initiatives aimed at reducing service interruptions.

“We have completed the necessary maintenance and planning to ensure reliable service,” President and CEO Rudy Garza told reporters.

Maintenance at plants should be finished this month, he added.

The company revealed it acquired additional energy from power plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo to meet San Antonio’s demands during cold weather.

Nearly 2,000 megawatts (MW) of additional generation capacity have been added to the grid in anticipation of extreme weather events.

The company maintains that it is ready to respond to a range of scenarios this …