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CPS ENERGY LAUNCHES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR 500 MW OF BATTERY STORAGE by Milady Nazir

Once the RFP is finalized, the utility will have secured more than 1,000 MW of battery storage capacity to serve the community

Dec. 15, 2025 – (San Antonio, TX) – CPS Energy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire up to 500 megawatts (MW) of additional battery storage. This latest RFP supports the utility’s previously approved Vision 2027 Generation Plan, which aims to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to the greater San Antonio area.

“This request to add more battery storage to our generation portfolio continues to fulfill our promise to deliver on the utility’s Vision 2027 Generation Plan,” said Rudy D. Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy. “The RFP reinforces our team’s ongoing commitment to secure additional energy resources needed to keep pace with our community’s rapid growth.”

Upon completion of the RFP, the utility anticipates having more than 1,000 MW of operational or contracted storage capacity to serve its customers. To date, CPS Energy has successfully brought 50 MW of storage capacity online as part of the Vision 2027 plan. An additional 470 MW is in development and expected to be online in 2026.

The RFP is also aligned with CPS Energy’s commitment to the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP), which, in addition to a continued commitment to generation resource diversity, pursues carbon neutrality by 2050. 

The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. Central Time. Submissions must be made using the Power Advocate Portal link.

CPS ENERGY LAUNCHES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR UP TO 600 MW OF SOLAR ENERGY by Milady Nazir

CPS Energy is the number one purchaser of solar capacity in Texas

November 18, 2025 – (San Antonio, TX) – CPS Energy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire up to 600 megawatts (MW) of additional solar energy through one or more Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This latest RFP supports the utility’s previously approved Vision 2027 generation plan, which aims to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to the greater San Antonio area.

“Every megawatt counts in powering San Antonio, one of the fastest growing regions across the country,” said Rudy D. Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy. “We are the number one purchaser of solar energy in the state of Texas. I’m grateful for our dedicated teams and their efforts to grow our use of solar to fulfill CPS Energy’s Vision 2027 strategic plan.”

Upon completion of this RFP, the utility anticipates having over 1,600 MW of solar generation capacity, operational or under contract, to serve its customers. With over 1,000 MW of solar already operational, CPS Energy ranks number one in Texas for contracted solar generation. Currently, solar energy accounts for 9% of the utility’s energy mix, sourced from 15 solar farms. In addition, by the end of the year, the utility plans to announce another battery storage RFP. This comes on the heels of the 470 MW of contracted future battery capacity announced at the end of last year.

Vision 2027 aligns these RFP efforts with CPS Energy’s commitment to the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP), which in addition to a continued commitment to generation resource diversity, pursues carbon neutrality by 2050. 

The deadline for interested bidders to submit a proposal for CPS Energy’s solar RFP is Thursday, January 8, 2026, by 11:45 p.m. Central Time.

Submissions must be made using the Power Advocate Portal link.   

CPS ENERGY LAUNCHES UPDATED CASA VERDE WEATHERIZATION REBATE PROGRAM  by Miguel Vargas

New version of program expands local contractor participation and gives customers more flexibility 

October 28, 2025 (SAN ANTONIO) – CPS Energy has launched a new version of the Casa Verde Weatherization Rebate Program, designed to help income-qualified customers reduce their energy use and lower their monthly bills. The program introduces expanded contractor participation and gives customers more choices in how they receive services. 

The Casa Verde program has provided weatherization services to improve comfort and energy efficiency since 2009. Under the new rebate program, CPS Energy customers work directly with a registered Trade Ally. A registered Trade Ally is a contractor who meets certain program requirements to participate and perform weatherization services, helping customers save energy and money.   

Under the new rebate structure, customers and their selected Trade Ally can decide together how the rebate will be applied. Customers may choose to receive the rebate directly after the work is completed and they’ve paid the Trade Ally, or they can assign it to the Trade Ally up front to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for approved weatherization upgrades. This customer-centered approach empowers residents to select a contractor that best fits their needs and schedule. 

CPS Energy will verify eligibility and confirm the customer’s Trade Ally selection. The Trade Ally will then schedule a home assessment to identify eligible weatherization upgrades with the customer and complete the approved work, and then CPS Energy will issue the rebate for the weatherization upgrades. 

The updated Casa Verde program provides several new benefits for customers: 

• Participants can now choose their preferred Trade Ally to complete their home upgrades, giving them more control over who performs the work.  

• Customers can apply online through a simplified process that makes it easier to get started. 

• The list of available rebates has expanded to include: 

• Window air conditioners  

• HVAC system replacements 

• ENERGY STAR appliances 

“Casa Verde has been a cornerstone of our commitment to help customers save energy and money,” said Jonathan Tijerina, Vice President of Corporate Development. “This new rebate model continues that work by engaging more local partners to deliver these important services and gives our customers a say in who they work with.” 

The Weatherization Repair Assistance Program (WRAP) will remain active providing funding for minor home repairs that help prepare homes for Casa Verde weatherization upgrades. WRAP ensures homes are ready to receive energy-saving improvements by addressing structural issues that might otherwise prevent weatherization work. 

To get started, customers can visit cpsenergy.com/casaverde to complete an online application or call us at (210) 353-2272 (CASA) for more information. CPS Energy will continue to oversee the program and make sure that all participating Trade Allies maintain program eligibility. Customers can find a list of official Registered Trade Allies on our website. 

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