CPS Energy responds to Abbott's plan to privatize the SA electricity market
CPS Energy responds to Abbott's plan to privatize the SA electricity market  
Podcast: The Source
Published On: Mon Aug 17 2026
Description: Governor Greg Abbott is calling for the San Antonio electricity market to be opened up to private for-profit power companies. CPS Energy is the largest municipally owned electricity provider in the nation, and each year contributes about half a billion dollars to the city’s general fund. CPS Energy joins us to explain what Abbott’s proposal could mean for your power bill and for funding city programs.