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of the Texas Sustainable Energy Research In-
stitute at UTSA is a game-changing partner-
ship that will help the utility invest ratepayer
money wisely at a time when utilities across
the country are working to implement sus-
tainable technologies,” says Castro. “In ad-
dition, CPS Energy, in partnership with the
City, has leveraged its large customer base to
create hundreds of green energy jobs while
expanding its green energy portfolio.”
Today, CPS Energy not only ranks #1
in wind-energy capacity among municipally
owned utilities, but also #1 in Texas for the
amount of solar-generated electricity under
contract. Castro says what most sets San An-
tonio apart from other communities is “the
multi-pronged, multi-agency approach to
moving the needle when it comes to sustain-
ability.” Through SA2020, he says the entire
community is embracing the push for green-
er, more sustainable practices.
BENEFITTING RESIDENTS
& BUSINESS ALIKE
Mary Hammer is the Interim Director of
San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability. She
offers numerous examples of enacted mea-
sures which have already proven to provide
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