Overview
CPS Energy and the City of San Antonio have partnered to offer rebates for CPS Energy account holders to purchase and plant shade trees to help reduce energy costs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, carefully positioned trees planted near air-conditioned structures can save up to 25% of the energy a typical household uses. In addition to shading your home, trees help the soil absorb and retain rainwater, which can lower the ambient temperature outside. An evergreen tree placed on the north side of your home can also serve as a wind block during the winter. Not only do trees help you save energy, but they also increase property value and are crucial to a healthy environment. Trees clean the air, support biodiversity, and even have positive effects on mental health. There are over 30 diverse species of native and locally adapted, non-invasive exotic trees that qualify for the program. They range from small/medium to large mature heights to a prove a variety of options for you to work with to find the trees best suited for your space.
What is the rebate?
Rebates of $50 for each eligible tree are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are exhausted. This will be delivered to you via a credit on your CPS Energy bill labeled as an adjustment. There is a lifetime limit of five tree rebates per CPS Energy account at an address.
How do I qualify?
- Trees must be sold in a three-gallon container or larger, and from the Qualified Species List on the application form.
- Trees can be purchased from any supplier
- Do not exceed the lifetime limit of five rebates per CPS Energy account at an address.
- For the 2026-2027 rebate, trees had to be purchased between 10/1/26 and 4/30/27.
How do I apply?
To apply online, please click here to complete the Green Shade Rebate application.
If you prefer to apply by mail or by delivering to our headquarters, you can download the application below. The application must include a photocopy of the original sales receipt for the trees purchased. The receipt must clearly show the size and type of the qualifying tree(s) purchased. If the receipt does not display the information, supplemental proof may be submitted with the receipt (e.g., tree tags, handwritten supplier receipts). If applying by mail, a photocopy of a recent CPS Energy bill must be submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted online or be postmarked by 5/15/27.
MAIL THESE ITEMS with completed REBATE FORM to:
ATTN: GREEN SHADE
CPS ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL DEPT.
PO BOX 1771
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78296-1771
Have additional questions?
Please feel free to contact us at (210) 353-2728 (2SAV) or at [email protected]. Applications submitted by email will not be processed.
