Inaugural Future of Energy Symposium Program

2017 INAUGURAL FUTUREOF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM #FutureOfEnergySA

Paula Gold-Williams President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)— CPS Energy I am excited that you have accepted my personal invitation to participate in our Inaugural Future of Energy Symposium! CPS Energy has had the honor to serve our community for going on 157 years and in 2017, we will celebrate our 75th year of direct ownership by the City of San Antonio. Several decades ago, we transitioned from being a 100% gas-generation company to being a highly diversified energy company. Today, we are experienced energy experts who know how to efficiently generate, transmit, and distribute reliable energy to businesses and homes, 24/7 - 365 days a year. Even so, we are beginning a new journey during a time of tremendous changes in our industry. These changes include everything from exciting shifts in technology and talent to escalating customer demands. Additionally, we are continuing to sense uncertainty in our legislative and regulatory environments. The propensity for disruption rises everyday.1

‘‘ Our foundation is ‘‘ anchored at putting People First...To get in front of these pressures, we are following a multi-faceted solutionset. Our foundation is anchored at putting People First, while we refocus oureveryday efforts on the following Enterprise Improvement Initiatives (EII):• Customers, including our call center and other new communication channels• Economic Development, in support of growing our community• New products & services, in both our wholesale and gas businesses• Installing a new automated metering infrastructure system to support San Antonio’s Smart City’s goals• Integrated Security, including data centers optimization, under the pillars of physical assets and cyber controlsToday, you will hear from CPS Energy’s top leaders, key industry stakeholders andboard members about how your long-term, energy company is maneuvering forour customers, community and employees through the changing landscape. 2

AGENDA 12:00 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks Monica Taylor, Emcee, CPS Energy Fred Bonewell, Safety message, CPS Energy Father Tobin, Invocation, St. Mary’s University Ed Kelley, Call meeting to order, CPS Energy Paula Gold-Williams, Objectives, CPS Energy 12:15 PM Session I: Chief Roundtable Discussion Fred Bonewell, Chief Safety & Security Officer Felecia Etheridge, Chief Customer Engagement Officer Dr. Cris Eugster, Chief Operating Officer Ed Fleming, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Carolyn Shellman, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer Paula Gold-Williams, President & CEO 1:00 PM Break 1:15 PM Session II: Meeting Customer Demands in the Digital Age Felecia Etheridge, CPS Energy Mike Bell, Silver Spring Networks Paula Gold-Williams, CPS Energy3

2:15 PM Break2:30 PM Session III: Energy Platform for the FutureDr. Cris Eugster, CPS EnergyJan Vrins, NavigantStu Pearman, ScottMadden3:30 PM Session IV: Path Forward with or without aNew Energy Policy/EPA CertaintyCarolyn Shellman, CPS EnergyBecky Klein, Klein Energy LLCRob Talley, Talley & Associates4:30 PM Session V: Discussion & KeynoteAndrew Johnston, ResilientGridPaula Gold-Williams, CPS Energy5:00 PM Mayor’s Remarks & ReceptionHonorable Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor of San Antonio 4

Michael Bell President & CEO—Silver Spring Networks Mr. Michael Bell is President & CEO, and member of the Board of Directors for Silver Spring Networks. Prior to joining Silver Spring, Mr. Bell held several leadership positions at Intel Corporation, spearheading the company’s expansion into new categories of connected devices. These included Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the New Devices Group and co-leader of the Mobile and Communications Group. Before that, Mr. Bell was part of the executive management team at Palm Inc. where he served as Senior Vice President of product development and was responsible for all aspects of product strategy, development and deployment, bringing the Palm PRE, the Palm PIXI, and many more products to market. Prior to his time at Palm, Mr. Bell was Vice President, CPU Software, Macintosh Hardware Division, at Apple Inc. Over the course of his career at Apple, spanning 1991 to 2007, he also made significant contributions to the iMac, Apple TV and iPhone programs. Mr. Bell earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988.5 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Fred Bonewell Chief Safety & Security Officer— CPS EnergyMr. Fred Bonewell oversees internal and external safety programs, fleet,labor relations, business continuity and integrated security teams atCPS Energy. Through a behavior-based safety program, CPS Energy continues toexperience a reduction in employee accidents through the promotion of safetyawareness. A similar approach is being implemented externally to encouragesafety among contractors, as well as customers.Mr. Bonewell has more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience inemployee health and safety, risk, workers’ compensation, and labor relations.He has worked for Louisville Gas & Electric, Florida Power & Light, and others.Mr. Bonewell is a graduate of Indiana State University.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 6

Felecia Etheridge Chief Customer Engagement Officer— CPS Energy Ms. Felecia Etheridge oversees customer experience and engagement initiatives at CPS Energy. She is also responsible for ensuring consistent and exceptional customer experiences across major customer channels and touchpoints. Prior to joining CPS Energy in August 2016, Ms. Etheridge led her own consulting company. She has also worked at Pacific Gas & Electric Company, TXU, Assurance Energy and Global Customer Solutions. She has extensive experience in customer service, smart meter implementation, customer operations, energy delivery, regulatory relations, federal affairs, and human resources. Ms. Etheridge is a graduate of Harvard’s Advanced Management Program, and has a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Marketing from Texas A&M University.7 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Dr. Cris Eugster Chief Operating Officer—CPS EnergyMr. Cris Eugster is responsible for overall operations and strategy forCPS Energy including over 7,500 MW of generation capacity, 12,600 milesof electrical distribution, 1,500 miles of electrical transmission, and 5,300miles of gas distribution system. He is also responsible for corporate strategyincluding the integration of new technologies and the development of newproducts and services for our customers.Mr. Eugster was formerly a Partner with McKinsey and Company. He has aBachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, and a Master of Science andDoctorate from MIT – all in Electrical Engineering.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 8

Ed Fleming Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer— CPS Energy Mr. Ed Fleming oversees all financial and EIT functions as well as supply chain and business planning for CPS Energy. Mr. Fleming has more than 30 years of diverse financial experience in the energy industry, ranging from Chief Financial Officer of a start-up oil field services company to managing the financial and accounting activities for a multi-billion dollar business unit of an offshore drilling firm. He is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Fleming holds a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business.9 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Paula Gold-Williams President & CEO—CPS EnergyMs. Paula Gold-Williams was named President & Chief Executive Officer in July2016, after serving nine months in an interim role. Since 2008, she has servedCPS Energy as Group Executive Vice President - Financial & AdministrativeServices and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Treasurer for the nation’s largestgas and electric municipal utility. She has also served in other capacities suchas Chief Administrative Officer and Controller.Ms. Gold-Williams joined CPS Energy in 2004 after holding various positions inseveral San Antonio businesses, including regional controller for Time WarnerCable and Vice President of Finance for Luby’s, Inc. Gold-Williams is a CertifiedPublic Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.She earned an Associate of Fine Arts degree from San Antonio College, aBachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting fromSt. Mary’s University, and a Master of Business Administration, in Finance &Accounting from Regis University.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 10

Andrew Johnston Chief Evangelist— ResilientGrid Mr. Andrew Johnston is Chief Evangelist for ResilientGrid. Prior, Mr. Johnston was President of Energy Thought Summit, Zpryme Research and Publications. From 2008 to 2014, Mr. Johnston worked in a number of roles around Austin Energy and Pecan Street Inc., culminating in his receiving the Austin Under 40 Award for Energy & Technology in 2014. From 2004 to 2008, as Chief of Staff to Jeremy Rifkin, Mr. Johnston facilitated Mr. Rifkin’s new energy technology policy work with offices of Chancellor Merkel, Germany and President Barroso, European Commission and utilities. Mr. Johnston holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Ohio State University in Liberal Arts, and a Master of Science from the University of Texas in Urban Planning.11 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Ed Kelley Chairman of CPS Energy Board of TrusteesMr. Edward B. Kelley represents the northwest quadrant service area andserves as Chairman of CPS Energy’s Board of Trustees. He also serves asa member of the board of directors of USAA Equity Advisors, Inc.Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of USAA RealEstate Company. Prior to joining USAA, Mr. Kelley served as the Presidentof Barshop Enterprises, Inc., a San Antonio real estate development andinvestment firm. He has served as advisor to USAA Corporate Real Estate sinceDecember 31, 2005. His experience also includes 17 years with SouthwesternLife Insurance Company, where he held various management positions,culminating with Senior Vice President of Mortgages and Real Estate. In 1989,he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Realco.Mr. Kelley received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree fromSt. Mary’s University in 1964 and a Master’s in Business Administration fromSouthern Methodist University in 1967.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 12

Becky Klein Principal—Klein Energy, LLC Ms. Rebecca Klein is Principal of Klein Energy, LLC, an energy and water consulting company based in Austin, Texas. Over the last twenty-five years she has worked in Washington, DC and in Texas in the energy, water and national security arenas. Prior to starting her own company in 2006, Ms. Klein was the Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. From 2007 to 2013, Ms. Klein was Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority. Following the World Trade Center bombings in 2001, Ms. Klein was appointed to the Texas Homeland Defense Task Force which was tasked to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities for the State across power, water and telecommunications assets. Presently, Ms. Klein sits on the Board of Directors of Avista Corporation, National Institute for Renewable Energy, and an Advisory Member of Aiqueous. Ms. Klein is the Founder and Director of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute. Ms. Klein retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 2015. She is a veteran of Desert Storm where she served in Saudi Arabia. She received her academic training at Stanford University Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Georgetown University Master of Arts in National Security Studies, and St. Mary’s Law School (J.D.). She is a native of San Antonio, TX.13 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Stuart Pearman Partner and Energy Practice Leader— ScottMaddenMr. Stuart Pearman has been a management consultant for almost twodecades and a partner for more than ten years. He leads the energy practice atScottMadden, a general management consulting firm with primary practices inEnergy, Clean Tech & Sustainability, and Corporate & Shared Services.Mr. Pearman has expertise in energy, clean tech, related services, outsourcing,and general management across a broad range of functions in a numberof industries, including financial services, telecommunications, internetservices, and construction services. Mr. Pearman is also an experiencedpractitioner with substantial general industry experience in both line and staffmanagement roles.Prior to joining ScottMadden, he worked at NBC, a division of GE.Mr. Pearman earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Williams Collegeand an Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler BusinessSchool at the University of North Carolina, where he graduated at the top of hisclass and won the Best Industry Analysis Award. In addition to his full timejob at ScottMadden, Mr. Pearman serves as an assistant professor at UNC’sKenan-Flagler Business School where he teaches consulting and leadership.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 14

Carolyn Shellman Chief Legal & Administrative Officer— CPS Energy Ms. Carolyn Shellman oversees Legal, Audit, Compliance & Ethics, Governmental Affairs, People & Culture, Military Relations, and facility functions at CPS Energy. Before joining CPS Energy in 2006, Ms. Shellman served as Vice President & General Counsel for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Prior to that position, she was a partner at the law firm of Hunton & Williams LLP and a partner at Bickerstaff Heath & Smiley LLP. She has also served as the Director of Hearings, as well as the Secretary of the Commission at the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Ms. Shellman is a graduate of Vassar College and has a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of Oklahoma.15 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Rob Talley Principal—Talley & AssociatesMr. Robert Talley provides strategic and legislative advisory services toselected clients with interests before the federal government. Talley &Associates, founded in 1998, is a political consulting firm specializing inassociation advisory consulting as well as regulatory and legislative lobbyingservices to clients. Mr. Talley’s primary areas of expertise include the energyand environmental sectors. He is a regular speaker and commentator for tradeassociations, trade publications, has presented to the United Nations, and is acommentator for FOX news.Prior to starting Talley & Associates, Mr. Talley was a founding partner inThe McMillan Group, a firm specializing in political consulting and merchantbanking with offices in Washington, D.C. and Charlotte, North Carolina. Beforeco-founding The McMillan Group, Mr. Talley worked on Capitol Hill.Mr. Talley is a graduate of The George Washington University School ofBusiness and Public Management where he received an Mastor in BusinessAdministration and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.He received his Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the Universityof Virginia.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 16

Honorable Ivy R. Taylor Mayor of San Antonio Ms. Ivy R. Taylor was elected Mayor of San Antonio on June 13, 2015. Prior to her election, she earned an appointment to the seat from her City Council colleagues in July 2014, making her the first African American woman to serve as mayor of a city with more than one million people and only the second female mayor of San Antonio. Before becoming mayor, she served on City Council for five years. Mayor Taylor is focused on making San Antonio a globally competitive city where all residents are connected to opportunities for prosperity. To achieve this, some of the mayor’s initiatives include developing a sustainable city budget, implementing the Comprehensive Master Plan, creating a job-friendly environment, growing the workforce, investing in human capital, establishing affordable and livable communities and building and maintaining basic infrastructure. Mayor Taylor is a graduate of Yale University and holds a Master’s Degree in City & Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.17 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Monica Taylor Director, Executive Brand & Outreach— CPS EnergyMs. Monica Taylor is the Director of Executive Brand & Outreach for CPS Energy.In her role, she supports the senior executives by positioning them as thoughtleaders in the industry and the community through speaking engagements,interviews, and community event participation.Prior to joining the CPS Energy team, she was the Morning News Anchor andco-host of FOX San Antonio’s morning show, Fox News First. She was also theDirector of Corporate Communications for Spurs Sports & Entertainment, whereshe made countless appearances as the face and voice of the San Antonio Spurs.Ms. Taylor is a San Antonio native that graduated from the University of Texasat San Antonio where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communicationwith a concentration in Public Relations.2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM 18

Jan Vrins Managing Director—Navigant Mr. Jan Vrins heads Navigant’s Global Energy practice. Mr. Vrins has extensive management consulting experience in the energy sector and a history of growing businesses in diverse, global markets. He has more than 20 years’ experience working with clients, advising executive leaders on developing and operationalizing their strategies to improve customer service, and increase revenue while decreasing costs. His work covers enterprise and operational strategy, operating model design, organizational restructuring, business process improvement, business transformation and change management, performance management, post-merger integration, and technology strategy and implementation. Mr. Vrins’ utilities industry experience includes investor‐owned and government-owned utilities in North America, Europe and Latin America. He also has early career experience in the natural resources, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing industries. He is a graduate of Tilburg University where he studied Business Administration and Information Technology.19 2017 INAUGURAL FUTURE OF ENERGY SYMPOSIUM

Board of Trustees:Dr. Homer Guevara, TrusteeDerrick Howard, Vice ChairEdward Kelley, Board ChairJohn Steen, TrusteeMayor Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor & Ex-Officio MemberChiefs:Paula Gold- Williams, President & Chief Executive OfficerDr. Cris Eugster, Chief Operating OfficerFelecia Etheridge, Chief Customer Engagement OfficerCarolyn Shellman, Chief Legal & Administrative OfficerFred Bonewell, Chief Safety & Security OfficerEdward Fleming, Chief Financial Officer & TreasurerSenior Leadership Team:Frank Almaraz, Senior Vice President Strategy & Commercial OperationsPaul Barham, Senior Vice President of Delivery Engineering, Integrated Planning, Substation & TransmissionJohn Benedict, Vice President Real Estate & Master PlanningCurt Brockman, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance & Ethics OfficerThaddeus Crawford, Senior Director Business IntegrationBenjamin Ethridge, Senior Vice President Power GenerationPaul Flaningan, Senior Director Corporate Communications & MarketingKathleen Garcia, Vice President Government & Regulatory Affairs & Public PolicyMaria Garcia, Vice President Community EngagementRudy Garza, Senior Vice President of Distribution Services & OperationsGary Gold, Interim Vice President Financial ServicesDavid Jungman, Senior Director Business DevelopmentLisa Lewis, Vice President People & CultureMatthew Mills, Vice President Audit ServicesAbigail Ottmers, Executive Lead & Chief of StaffZandra Pulis, Deputy General Counsel Chief Records Management OfficerDon Stanton, Director of Gas DeliveryRenee Triplett, Senior Director & Chief Integrated Security Officer 20

We are enthusiastic about the future and will continue to keep CPS Energy at the forefront of the energy industry. Our ability to stay innovative while vigilantly focusing on our employees, customers and community will remain our major objective. Through our great employees, we will drive the services that continuously function 24/7/365, ensuring they remain the heart of our organization, which has been owned by San Antonio for 75 years! While change is on-going, we will always maintain our commitment and dedication to our many key stakeholders at the local, state and federal level. As we continue to transform, we will grow and become a more agile team, focused on improvements that ultimately benefit our community. We look forward to lifelong collaborations and new partnerships as investments toward a greater future. Thank You! CPS Energy’s Leadership Team21

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