Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has expanded an existing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with CPS Energy, the nation’s largest municipally-owned provider of electric and natural gas services, by adding another 159.2 Megawatts (MW) of capacity from its Peñascal power generation project. As a result, the utility has doubled its offtake from Avangrid, rising from 160.8 MW to 320 MW. The additional energy capacity connected to the utility’s generation system on April 1 and will help power approximately 40,000 more homes just in time for the hot summer months.
“Avangrid’s relationship with CPS Energy grows even stronger with this expanded power contract,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Demand for electricity is growing from coast to coast, and we are glad to see this project serving communities in and around San Antonio. Projects like Peñascal are helping ensure we meet the growing demand for energy in Texas and support the reliability of the local electrical grid while bolstering the state’s reputation as a leader in American power production.”
Peñascal consists of two phases with a combined capacity of 401 MW and is located just south of Baffin Bay in Kenedy County. The project can produce enough electricity to power about 100,000 homes without using any water. CPS Energy will now receive about 80 percent of energy produced at Peñascal.
"CPS Energy's expanded relationship with Avangrid is a testament to our Vision 2027 Plan, a comprehensive and diverse generation portfolio that enhances our capacity to serve a growing community,” said Rudy D. Garza, President & CEO of CPS Energy. “This additional investment in wind power allows us to continue to provide reliable and sustainable energy at an affordable price for our customers.”
Peñascal I became commercially operational in 2009, followed by Peñascal II in 2010. The project supports 32 permanent employees for ongoing operations and maintenance of the energy plant. Additionally, Peñascal has paid about $50 million in property taxes since it was built, which help pay for a variety of public services, especially education.
Avangrid owns and operates seven energy projects in Texas, including the recently completed True North Solar project in Falls County. These facilities have a combined operating capacity of almost 1.6 Gigawatts (GW), capable of powering about 400,000 homes, and have paid over $115 million in property taxes throughout their lifetime.
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com.
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