⛈️UPDATE (7:50PM): Crews are en route to resolve weather-related outages as tonight's storms continue to roll into our service area. As reported by Chief Meteorologist Brian Alonzo, damaging winds have already been reported in central #SanAntonio. Continue to follow for updates!

⛈️RT (8:15 PM): For the safety of our crews, CPS Energy limits the use of bucket trucks to reach power lines. If winds exceed 30mph, linemen must climb poles to safely make repairs, slowing restoration efforts. Wind gusts of over 50mph have been reported: cpsenergy.com/outagemap

UPDATE (9:20 PM): CPS Energy crews are working across our service area to resolve tonight’s weather-related outages. Currently, about 15k customers are affected. Thank you for your patience & understanding for our crews. Follow our progress: cpsenergy.com/outagemap

Practice makes perfect! 💪 Our Public Power (APPA) Lineworkers Rodeo teams have been training hard for this weekend's big show. RT to show them your support! 🙌

Congrats to ⁦LATINA CEO⁩ & Board Chair of ⁦CPS Energy⁩ Janie Martinez Gonzalez. One of the ⁦Alamo Colleges District⁩ “Shinning Stars Alumni! #oneteam #PaloAltocollege #sanantonio

¡VIVA FIESTA, #SanAntonio!🥳🎉 We’re excited to debut our new 2023 #FiestaMedals featuring our bucket truck and 🐶Gaston, the Smart Sniffer. Everyone has the chance to win a #Fiesta medal by participating in our FB or IG giveaway before winners are selected on Fri., 04/21.

(6:40 PM) Latest info from CPS Energy meteorologist Brian Alonzo ⤵️ Make a plan & be prepared with these tools/tips: 🌐cpsenergy.com/prepare ⛈️cpsenergy.com/outagemap ⚠️Report downed power lines & electric emergencies at 210-353-HELP(4357) Continue to follow for updates!

⛈FINAL UPDATE (10:40 AM): Thank you to our dedicated crews who worked through the night to restore power after yesterday’s severe storms! At 2:59 AM, all weather-related outages were restored. Let's enjoy a safe and fun weekend, #SanAntonio. 🪅🎉 ¡Viva Fiesta! 🎉🪅

THREAD UPDATE (9AM): CPS Energy crews worked through the night & into the morning to resolve outages caused by the severe storms. The over 6,900 lightning strikes recorded led to outages, such as this pole top fire & downed power line near Roosevelt Ave./E. Ashley St.📸⬇️ (1/3)

Currently, we're working to resolve 274 outages impacting approx. 5,000 customers, with the largest outages in the 78210, 78223, 78238, and 78248 zip codes. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience with our crews. (3/3)

Don't forget - we're hosting an Open House tomorrow, July 26! 💡The community is invited to join us from 9:30-11:30 am or 5:30-7:30 pm to learn about summer energy conservation, customer billing assistance, community investments & more. Learn more: ow.ly/WGuX50PkOfH

(1/2) TXANS Update—8/20/23: ERCOT has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice for 7 – 10 p.m. today, Aug. 20, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, & unexpected loss of thermal generation. Texans are asked to voluntarily reduce electric use, if safe to do so.

THREAD (10:45 AM): ERCOT is calling for conservation TODAY (08/27) from 4-9 PM as operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low for several hours this afternoon into the evening due to low wind and potential low solar generation, and high demand. (1/5)

(09/06 at 7:43 PM) ERCOT urges customers to limit power usage & prepare for possible loss of power. Follow our Orange Alert tips: Prepare your emergency plan Find an alternative operation for medical devices Turn off pool pumps & avoid charging EVs cpsenergy.com/conservation

UPDATE (8:49 PM) ERCOT has moved out of emergency operations. The Conservation Appeal remains in effect until 9:00 PM. Continue to follow energy conservation tips at cpsenergy.com/conservation

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) announced that his office has secured $10.6 million through the 2024 federal appropriations process to support thirteen San Antonio community projects, including $1 million for CPS Energy's Casa Verde Weatherization Program. ow.ly/8yjO50QWBXP

Empowering the next generation! 💡 We recently hosted local students for #CareerDay, so they could learn about all the diverse roles and skillsets that we employ. Hopefully we inspired some future innovators to follow their passion and go for their dream job in energy!

From City of Houston. 🧡💙 On the first day of assisting with restoration efforts, our crews picked up 50+ spans of downed power lines. This amount of destruction across the #Houston community left by recent storms is why #TexansHelpingTexans is much needed. #TexasStrong

In honor of #FathersDay weekend, we’re sharing how the power of perseverance helped Journeyman David land his dream job & inspire the next generation of hardworking CPS Energy team members - his children. 🧡💙 Read our blog to learn more about his story: ow.ly/Xeve50SjhXf

Today marks 82 years since @cosagov purchased the San Antonio Public Service Company, which later became CPS Energy. 🎉🎂 As we celebrate this milestone, we give thanks to generations of hard-working employees for their dedication to keeping our #CommunityPowered.