Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from DeAnna Hardwick’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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CPS Energy Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting covered safety protocols, public comments, and chair remarks regarding national preparedness. Key agenda items included the recognition of employees for core values, an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, and the decision to suspend the CEO search to enter contract negotiations with Frank Almarez. Additionally, the board appointed new members to the Community Input Committee and received an update on the STEP program.
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The board meeting focused on the recent storm's impact on the community and the utility's restoration response. Public comments included expressions of gratitude for restoration workers alongside concerns about the severity of outages, food loss, and the need for improved support for vulnerable populations. The board reviewed restoration efforts, acknowledging the challenges posed by severe weather, debris, and infrastructure damage, while highlighting the effectiveness of grid resilience investments. Discussion also addressed the necessity of improving customer communication during power outages and the commitment to future community listening sessions.
Aug 25, 2026·StrategicPlan
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CPS Energy Vision 2026-2030
The Vision 2030 strategic plan for CPS Energy aims to empower the San Antonio community for generations by providing reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy. The plan is structured around five strategic pillars: Financial Strength, Value, Reliability, Team Excellence, and Cleaner Energy. It seeks to achieve fiscal resiliency, enhance customer services and affordability, ensure consistent and modern energy delivery, develop a skilled workforce, and reduce environmental impact.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
CPS Energy Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting
The meeting included a review of safety procedures, an invocation, and the pledge of allegiance. The CEO recognized the corporate communications and marketing team for recent industry awards. The Board reviewed various committee reports and received a detailed update on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation program, known as the Evolve program, which involves a four-release strategy to modernize systems and improve business processes while remaining on budget.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
