Electricity is created in a variety of ways. Rather than relying on just one fuel source to provide power to Greater San Antonio, CPS Energy uses low-sulfur coal, natural gas, nuclear power and a variety of renewable resources to generate electricity. Thanks to this diverse blend of fuels, electricity is available at a relatively low cost to our customers. In fact, our customers pay energy bills among the lowest in the country when compared to the 10 largest U.S. cities.

The collective use and continued investment in multiple fuel sources for electrical generation makes CPS Energy less susceptible to the ever-changing global market and has made our community attractive to new residents and businesses.  However, like water, electricity can not be treated as an infinite resource. New customers request service from CPS Energy every day. To meet the current demand and prepare for the future, we are currently building a new coal plant. We also are considering the expansion of our investment in nuclear energy to meet the long-term energy needs of our community. And CPS Energy has made a commitment to conservation and to renewable energy sources like the sun and wind.

We offer customers the option of going completely green thanks to Windtricity®, our wind-generated electricity produced at wind farms in West Texas. When you become a Windtricity Partner, you can choose what percentage of your electricity will be renewable and reduce your projected fuel charge.

You can save even more money by purchasing energy-efficient products. Take advantage of valuable rebates and programs for our residential and commercial customers. Also see our residential energy saving tips or commercial energy saving tips to save money on your next bill.