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Doyle N. Beneby Jr.

Doyle N. Beneby Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer for CPS Energy in San Antonio TX, the largest municipally owned electric and gas utility in the nation.

Biography

Early Life

Beneby was born in 1959 in Miami, Florida. He earned a B.S in Mining Engineering from Montana Technical College, while maintaining a Basketball scholarship. He continued his education by obtaining a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Miami. In 2008, he completed the Advanced Executive Leadership Program at Exelon Academy/Northwestern University and, in 200, he completed the Advanced Management Program at Exelon Training Center.

Career

Beneby is a veteran of the energy industry, with more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles as President of Exelon Power and Vice-president of Generation operations in PECO Energy. His expertise in the electric & gas utility industry is evident in his approach to strategic planning, generation and delivery operations, and asset acquisition. He joined CPS Energy in August 2010, where he has led the transition to a lower carbon-intense generation fleet, using clean coal, natural gas, and nuclear combined with targeted renewables like wind and solar. Beneby’s steadfast goal has been to make San Antonio a solar hub and example of clean energy technology. Under Beneby’s leadership, CPS Energy joined an initiative called “New Energy Economy”. The foundation of San Antonio’s New Energy Economy is built on partnerships with companies who share their beliefs in clean energy and energy efficiency. CPS Energy is working with a number of companies, turning innovation into economic development. To date, this partnership has created nearly 1,000 new jobs in San Antonio. The centerpiece of Beneby’s contribution to the New Energy Economy initiative thus far is the 400MW solar agreement with OCI Solar Power that includes building a solar module manufacturing plant that will boost the Southside San Antonio economy. Beneby serves on the Board of Trustees for multiple corporate and industry organizations including Capital Power Corporation, Keystone Energy, the American Gas Association (AGA), Texas Public Power Association (TPPA), American Public Power Association (APPA), Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), American Heart Association, and United Way of San Antonio.

Awards and Recognition

In 2012, Beneby was named Uutility CEO of the Year by the Solar Electric Power Association and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce named him Executive of the Year. He was also honored with the distinguished service award by the UTSA Alumni Association. In early 2014, Beneby co-hosted industry leaders from around the country, in collaboration with Advanced Energy Economy and MIT’s Industrial Performance Center, to discuss the industry’s ability to adapt to disruptive changes and still provide affordable and reliable power.

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