Overview
CPS Energy is celebrating 75 years of City San Antonio ownership this year. In 1942, the City purchased the utility for $34 million. Since then, CPS Energy has returned $7 billion to the City. The revenue helps pay for police and fire protection, parks, libraries and other City services.
Author Catherine Nixon Cooke captured the historic purchase in a book titled Powering a City. A fascinating read about the CPS Energy’s and San Antonio’s past and path to growth. Powering a City reaches back to 1860 and includes tales of rich oilmen, lawsuits and power struggles. Available at The Twig and Barnes & Noble.
Business Woman
Paula Gold-Williams
