CPS Energy customers
Most homes inside the CPS Energy electric service territory receive electricity directly from the municipal utility.
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Compare San Antonio electricity rates, CPS Energy costs, residential plans, billing charges and ways to lower your monthly electric bill.
CPS Energy
13.5¢/kWh Aug. 2026 projection
Municipal utility
Not currently deregulated
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San Antonio electricity rate
Unlike Houston and Dallas, most San Antonio customers cannot shop among competing retail electricity providers.
13.5¢/kWh
Projected average residential electric cost
for August 2026
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CPS Energy's actual customer bill varies by usage, applicable charges, fuel and purchased-power adjustments, taxes and other factors.
13.5¢
Aug. 2026 projected average
12.9¢
12-month average
CPS
Primary San Antonio utility
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San Antonio electricity
What are your electricity options in San Antonio?
San Antonio works differently from deregulated Texas cities. Most residents receive electric service from CPS Energy rather than choosing from competing retail providers.
Lower your bill
Since provider switching generally isn't available, usage reduction and available CPS programs can be important ways to save.
See ways to reduce costs →Solar & renewable energy
San Antonio customers can explore solar and other energy programs offered through the local utility.
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Some addresses outside the CPS Energy territory may fall under a different utility and competitive retail market.
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San Antonio electricity rates
Current CPS Energy electricity costs
San Antonio is served primarily by CPS Energy rather than a competitive retail electricity market. The following figures are useful benchmarks for understanding current residential electricity costs.
● Rate snapshot: September 2026
| Utility | Market | Average electric cost* | 12-month average* | Provider choice | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CPS Energy
Municipal electric utility
|
San Antonio |
13.5¢
/kWh
|
12.9¢/kWh | CPS Energy | Regulated |
*CPS Energy currently projects an average residential electric cost of approximately 13.5¢/kWh for August 2026. Its current 12-month average is approximately 12.9¢/kWh. These figures are averages, not guaranteed rates for every household. Your bill depends on electricity usage and applicable CPS Energy charges.
Important:
San Antonio is not currently a competitive retail
electricity market like Houston or Dallas. Customers
within the CPS Energy territory generally cannot switch
to a private retail electricity provider simply to get
a different electricity rate.
Electricity options
San Antonio electricity plans and programs
Instead of shopping among retail electricity companies, San Antonio customers generally compare utility rates, usage levels, assistance programs, efficiency options and renewable-energy programs.
CPS Energy
Residential electric service
13.5¢
Aug. 2026 average*
Municipal
Utility
Regulated
Market
Usage
Varies
- Electricity supplied through CPS Energy
- No competitive retail provider shopping
- Monthly cost depends heavily on usage
- Fuel and purchased-power costs can affect bills
Energy Efficiency
Ways to reduce electricity usage
Save
through lower usage
AC
Major factor
Summer
Peak usage
Home
Efficiency
- Reduce cooling demand during hot weather
- Improve insulation and air sealing
- Use thermostats and fans efficiently
- Explore available CPS Energy programs
Renewable Energy
Solar and clean-energy options
🌱
Renewable options
Solar
Option
Clean
Energy
Local
Programs
- Explore solar-generation options
- Consider long-term energy costs
- Review current program requirements
- Confirm current CPS Energy terms
Bill Assistance
Programs for qualifying customers
Help
if eligible
Income
Eligibility
Electric
Bill savings
2026
Programs
- Assistance may be available to qualifying customers
- Eligibility requirements apply
- Programs can change over time
- Check current CPS Energy requirements
San Antonio electricity guide
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How to lower your San Antonio electricity bill
Because CPS Energy is the primary electricity provider in San Antonio, saving money usually starts with managing household electricity usage rather than switching providers.
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500 kWh
Lower-usage household
Apartments and smaller homes may use less electricity. Compare your actual usage against your previous bills.
1,000 kWh
Useful comparison point
A 1,000-kWh monthly usage level is useful for comparing household electricity costs, although actual CPS Energy bills vary by customer.
2,000 kWh
Higher-usage home
Large homes, pools and heavy summer air-conditioning use can push consumption substantially higher.
Summer
Watch air-conditioning usage
San Antonio's hot summers can significantly increase cooling demand and monthly electricity consumption.
Understand your bill
What determines your San Antonio electric bill?
Your monthly electricity cost is influenced by several components, not simply a single cents-per-kWh number.
Electricity usage
The more kilowatt-hours your household consumes, the more electricity you generally pay for. Cooling is especially important during summer.
CPS Energy charges
Your bill can include applicable CPS Energy charges, including fuel and purchased-power adjustments and other components of the utility's rate structure.
Home efficiency
Insulation, windows, HVAC efficiency, thermostat settings and appliance usage can materially affect monthly electricity consumption.
Before trying to save
Five things to check on your San Antonio electric bill
Check how many kilowatt-hours your household used during the billing period.
Compare summer consumption against spring and fall to identify how much cooling affects your bill.
Fuel and purchased-power costs can affect the amount customers pay for electricity.
Look for HVAC, insulation, thermostat and appliance improvements that can reduce electricity use.
San Antonio service areas
Electricity service across San Antonio
Most of the city is within the CPS Energy electric service territory. Exact utility service should always be confirmed by address, particularly around the metropolitan area's edges.
2026 market development
Could San Antonio electricity become competitive?
San Antonio's electricity market is currently different from deregulated Texas cities. In August 2026, Gov. Greg Abbott proposed legislation aimed at opening municipally owned utilities such as CPS Energy to competition.
Current situation
CPS Energy remains the primary and exclusive retail electric provider within its current service territory.
Proposed change
The governor has proposed allowing competition from private retail electricity providers in markets currently served by municipal utilities.
What customers should know
A proposal does not change today's provider-choice rules. Customers should continue using current CPS Energy rates and programs unless and until the law and local market structure actually change.
Want to know who supplies your home?
Start with your ZIP code and confirm your utility territory before comparing electricity plans.
San Antonio electricity FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important information about CPS Energy, San Antonio electricity rates and provider choice.
Who is the electricity provider in San Antonio?
Most San Antonio customers receive electricity from
CPS Energy, the city's municipally owned electric
and natural gas utility. CPS Energy remains the
exclusive retail electric provider within its
service territory.
What are electricity rates in San Antonio right now?
CPS Energy currently projects an average residential
electric cost of approximately 13.5 cents per kWh
for August 2026. The current 12-month average is
approximately 12.9 cents per kWh. Your actual bill
can differ depending on usage and applicable
charges.
Can I switch electricity providers in San Antonio?
Generally, no. San Antonio's CPS Energy territory
is not currently part of the competitive retail
electricity market. Unlike Houston or Dallas,
customers generally cannot select a private retail
electricity provider.
Is San Antonio deregulated?
No. San Antonio is currently served by the
municipally owned CPS Energy system rather than a
competitive retail electricity market.
Does CPS Energy set my electricity rate?
CPS Energy operates the electric utility serving its
territory and its rates are established through the
applicable municipal utility and regulatory
processes.
Why is my San Antonio electricity bill higher in summer?
San Antonio's hot weather can substantially increase
air-conditioning use. Higher electricity
consumption can result in a significantly larger
monthly bill.
How can I lower my CPS Energy bill?
Start by reducing unnecessary electricity use,
improving air-conditioning efficiency, managing
thermostat settings, improving insulation and
checking available CPS Energy efficiency and
assistance programs.
Could San Antonio eventually have competing electricity providers?
There is currently a proposal to open municipally
owned electricity markets such as CPS Energy to
competition. However, this is a proposed policy
change and does not mean San Antonio customers can
currently switch among competing retail providers.
San Antonio electricity pricing disclosure: CPS Energy's projected average residential electric cost for August 2026 is approximately 13.5¢/kWh, while its current 12-month average is approximately 12.9¢/kWh. These are average utility figures and should not be treated as a guaranteed rate for an individual household. Actual bills vary according to electricity usage, fuel and purchased-power costs, applicable charges, taxes and other factors. San Antonio is currently not a competitive retail electricity market. Always confirm current CPS Energy pricing and program terms before making an energy decision.