CEO’s REPORT

PRESENTED BY :

Paula Gold-WilliamsPresident & CEO

May 21, 2018

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AGENDA

OPERATIONALCHALLENGES

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

EDUCATIONALPARTNERSHIP

OUTREACH &INITIATIVES

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OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES:STORMS

While our outage management

performance is strong in

comparison to our industry peers, STORMS remain

challenging

OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES: STORM EXAMPLE

SATURDAY NIGHT’S SYSTEM:

• Had moderate rain fall

• Came in 2 waves (12:30 am & 1:30 pm)

• HOWEVER, it also had close to 3K1 lighting strikes

This causes clear pockets of customer concerns

4413K: 3,000

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Alignment of our strategic thinking is broadening

rapidly, & our THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

is our path to new solutions & more

creativity!

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:TEXAS SENATE BUSINESS& COMMERCE COMMITTEE

I TESTIFIED ON A PANELabout our:

• Ongoing commitment to reliability & resilience

• Retail & wholesale gen mix

• Diverse energy sources

• High bond ratings

• City Payment

• People First philosophy • David McCalla, GM – Lubbock Power & Light • Jim Briggs, GM – Georgetown Utilities• Jackie Sargent, GM – Austin Energy • Paula Gold-Williams• Walt Baum, Executive Director – TPPA

May 1, 2018

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:TEXAS SENATE BUSINESS& COMMERCE COMMITTEE

CPS Energy Team Members:• DeAnna Hardwick• Carolyn Shellman • Kari Torres• Kathy Garcia • Felecia Etheridge • Paula Gold-Williams• Frank Almaraz• Leticha “Tich” Aguirre • David Kee

May 1, 2018

We combined the delivery of results w/experience immersion & talent development

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:LPPC CYBERSECURITY TASK FORCE

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CAPITOL HILL / TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION MEETINGS:

• There is strong Pubic Power alignment

• Kathy Garcia represented us among a cross section of LPPC leaders who are focused in industry issues

• Gil Quiniones, CEO – New York Power Authority• John Di Stasio, President – LPPC• Dan Sullivan, President & CEO – Grand River Dam Authority• Congressman Joaquin Castro• Kathy Garcia, VP of Government Relations – CPS Energy • Nathan Reese, EVP/External Relations – Grand River Dam

Authority

May 7-9, 2018

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:EPICENTER SUMMIT

May 3, 2018

GRID RESILIENCE Panel:• I shared how our perspective

is influenced by our life experiences

• I explained how resiliency is about prevention & quick recovery

• Sabah Mahmood, Director, EPC & Project Development – OCI Solar Power • Paula Gold-Williams• Kenan Ögelman, Vice President, Commercial Operations – ERCOT• Larry Dickerman, Senior Director of Public Policy – Landis + Gyr • Don Reeves, Vice President, Development & Technology – Itron, Moderator

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:EPICENTER SUMMIT

• Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, President & CEO – SAEDF• Daron Peschel, SVP in Charge of Houston Branch – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas • Wayne Peacock, President, Property and Casualty Insurance Group – USAA • Paula Gold-Williams

May 3, 2018

• This was the EPIcenter’s 2nd major tech summit

• It was well attended

• The topics were relevant & broad, including participation from the Federal Reserve

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Our work on strategic alliances continues with our

EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY!

EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

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EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP:SAC 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

• Joshua Medina, Valedictorian – Travis Early College High School• Paula Gold-Williams• Dr. Robert Vela, Jr., President – SAC

May 10, 2018

May 12, 2018 • I spoke to SAC’s 2018 graduating class

• Special thanks to:District 1 Trustee

Joe Alderete District 7 Trustee

Dr. Yvonne KatzDr. Bruce LeslieDr. Robert Vela

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We focused on many special

efforts during the month; several are included in

this report

OUTREACH & INITIATIVES

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OUTREACH:CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING

City Council Members in their B Session

May 3, 2018

May 10, 2018

I provided an Energy Utility Briefing, focused on: • Summer Readiness• Conservation & Outreach• New Technologies

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OUTREACH:DISTRICT 8 PRESS CONFERENCE

• Ricardo Renteria, Director Executive Account Management • Cris Eugster, COO • Manny Pelaez, District 8 Councilman – COSA• Jose Leandro, Coordinator Maintenance Planning• Craig Fewox, Engineering Associate

May 3, 2018May 10, 2018May 11, 2018

• District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez participated in a drone demonstration for media @Bonnie Conner Park

• Drone technology is used to efficiently and safely inspect overhead lines & equipment

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OUTREACH:BUILDSAGREEN SPARC PARTY

• Paula Gold-Williams • Ana Sandoval, District 7 Councilwoman – COSA • Mayor Ron Nirenberg – COSA• Anita Ledbetter, Executive Director – Build SA Green • Doug Melnick, Chief Sustainability Officer – COSA

I provided the welcome remarks at the Annual SPARC Party held at EPIcenter

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

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OUTREACH:DRESDEN – SUBSTATION CREATIVITY!

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

COMMUNITY / STUDENTART INTEGRATION

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OUTREACH:DRESDEN – SUBSTATION CREATIVITY!

Working from Councilman Trevino’s suggestion,we successfully enhanced aninner-city substationMay 10, 2018

May 10, 2018

Councilman Robert Trevino

Cris Eugster

Event Date Group Speaker(s)

3/8/18 San Antonio City Council Paula Gold-Williams

3/21/18 Environmental Stakeholder Group

Paula Gold-Williams, Cris Eugster

3/21/18 Citizens Advisory Committee

Frank Almaraz

4/3/18 CPS Energy Spring 2018 Energy Workshop

Paula Gold-Williams

4/4/18 Real Estate Council Paula Gold-Williams,Paul Barham

4/10/18 San Antonio Chamber Energy & Sustainability Committee

Kathy Garcia

4/18/18 Civic Breakfast Group Paula Gold-Williams

5/4/18 Working Session with Environmental Group

Cris Eugster & Leadership

5/18/18 Federal/State Delegation Rudy Garza, Kathy Garcia

OUTREACH:FLEXIBLE PATH - COMPLETED

Paula Gold-Williams @ Real Estate Council

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Event Group Speaker(s)

5/22/18 North San Antonio Chamber

Cris Eugster,Cory Kuchinsky

5/24/18 South San Antonio Chamber

Rudy Garza, Polo Moncada

6/5/18 West San AntonioChamber

Maria Garcia, Jesse Hernandez

6/13/18 Educational Alliance Paula Gold-Williams

6/13/18 CPS Energy BoardPublic Input Session

Paula Gold-Williams

6/18/18 New Energy Economy Partners

David Jungman POC (Speaker TBD)

6/20/18 West SA ChamberState of the Utility

Paula Gold-Williams

OUTREACH:FLEXIBLE PATH - SCHEDULED

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Event Date (Pending)

Group Speaker(s)

6/22/18 Hispanic Chamber Government Affairs Committee

TBD

7/3/18 North San Antonio Chamber Government Affairs Council

TBD

7/13/18 Suburban Cities Summit TBD

OUTREACH:FLEXIBLE PATH - PENDING

6/27/18-6/28/18Dallas:FM Global BoardMeeting

UPCOMING KEY CEO DATES

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5/23/-5/25/18Mexico:MIREC Week Discussion of Global Energy / Renewables(NEE)

6/5/18-6/6/18D.C.:Keystone Board Meeting & Awards Dinner

6/9/18-6/12/18North Carolina:LPPC CEO Meeting

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TOPICS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

MORE SOLAR/STORAGE & OTHER

GENERATION

TALENTDEVELOPMENT

METRIC PERFORMANCE

Thank You

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• GM General Manager• TPPA Texas Public Power Association• LPPC Large Public Power Council• CEO Chief Executive Officer• VP Vice President• EVP Executive Vice President• ERCOT Electric Reliability Council of Texas• SAEDF San Antonio Economic Development Foundation• SVP Sr. Vice President• SAC San Antonio College• D8 District 8, a City of SA Council Member Region• COO Chief Operating Officer• SPARC Smart, Progressive & Renewable City• COSA City of San Antonio• POC Point of Contact• TBD To be determined• MIREC Mexican International Renewable Energy Conference• NEE New Energy Economy

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