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San Antonio’s CPS Energy inks deal for 300 megawatts of solar power

The move comes as the utility faces mounting pressure to phase out its J.K. Spruce coal plant, Bexar County’s largest pollution source.

by Sanford Nowlin May 24, 2022November 2, 2024

The move comes as the utility faces mounting pressure to phase out its J.K. Spruce coal plant, Bexar County’s largest pollution source.

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Texas was ‘seconds and minutes’ away from catastrophic monthslong blackouts, officials say

by Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2021April 18, 2025

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Texas’ move to control coal ash pollution could shield industry from tougher rules under Biden-led EPA

Erin Douglas, The Texas TribuneDecember 29, 2020August 17, 2023

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Despite activists’ demands, CEO of San Antonio’s CPS Energy says she can’t afford to shut coal plant

Sanford NowlinNovember 20, 2020May 21, 2025

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Environmental Groups Say San Antonio’s Climate Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Reign in Big Polluters

Rhyma CastilloOctober 17, 2019August 17, 2023

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After Two Years of Public Debate, City Council Approves San Antonio’s Climate Action Plan

Sanford NowlinOctober 17, 2019August 17, 2023

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New Report Says San Antonio’s CPS Energy Would Save $1 Billion by Shutting Coal Plants and Switching to Renewables

Sanford NowlinJune 26, 2019August 17, 2023

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Report Finds Widespread Contamination at Coal Ash Sites, Including One Near San Antonio

Sanford NowlinMarch 4, 2019May 20, 2024

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Climate Groups Hold Party to Celebrate Closing of CPS Energy’s Dirtiest Coal Plant

Sanford NowlinDecember 13, 2018August 17, 2023

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Trump’s Coal Plan Will Hang Heavy Over Asthma-Prone San Antonio

Sanford NowlinAugust 23, 2018August 17, 2023