Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP)

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Your input will help shape the future of our energy efficiency and conservation programs. Please take a few minutes to let us know what's most important to you by completing the survey below. 

Are you considering going solar?

Community solar is back!

Community Solar gives you the financial benefits without having to put panels on your rooftop.

Need help weatherizing your home?

Home Weatherization

Casa Verde assists income-qualifying homeowners and renters by providing low-to no-cost energy efficiency improvements

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We have rewards for you!

If you have a new or existing WiFi Thermostat you can receive rebates for enrolling in our WiFi Thermostat Rewards Program 

 
 
 

Background

In 2009, we launched our first energy efficiency and conservation plan, known as our Save for Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP), with the goal of saving 771 Megawatts (MW) by 2020 (roughly the equivalent of a large power plant). Thanks to our community’s participation and shared commitment, we exceeded our goal ahead of schedule and under budget! 

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Upon completion of the original program, CPS Energy sought community input on the future of its energy efficiency and conservation programs.  Through this process, CPS Energy identified program outcomes that mattered most to the community.  In addition to energy demand reduction, community stakeholders asked that this new program help create customer bill savings, support customers most in need, and contribute to a low carbon future.

On June 16, 2022, the City of San Antonio authorized the new initiative titled the Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP), which aims to reduce community demand by 410 MW, achieve 1% energy savings per year, weatherize 16,000 homes, and contribute to 1.85 million tons of avoided carbon over 5 years through equitable programs designed to help customers save energy and money. 

As a community-owned utility, your input is valued and essential to helping us design and enhance program offerings. If you would like to share your experience regarding your participation in our programs or provide recommendations, please leave your feedback here: 

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  1. 2026 Chartwell Best Practices Award
  2. 2022 MSI Enviornmental Champion Award
  3. 2022 Parks Associates - Top Leaders in Technology
  4. 2021 Parks Associates - Top Leaders in Technology
  5. 2021 MSI Enviornmental Champion Award
  6. 2020 Shining City - San Antonio is #1 in Texas for Solar Capacity
  7. 2020 Peak Load Management Load Award for Thought Leadership - Public Engagement
  8. 2020 MSI Enviornmental Champion Award
  9. 2019 Alliance to Save Energy - Chairman's Award - STEP Program
  10. 2019 Smart Energy Provider - APPA - STEP Program
  11. 2019 MSI Enviornmental Champion Award
  12. 2018 Energy Innovator Award - APPA Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Developments (DEED) - STEP Program
  13. 2018 MSI Enviornmental Champion Award
  14. 2017 POWERGRID International Project of the Year - CPS Energy DR Program
  15. 2017 Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) - #8 Annual Megawatts
  16. 2017 MSI Enviornmental Champion Award
  17. 2016 Energy Innovator Award - APPA Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Developments (DEED) - STEP Program
  18. 13th Annual PLMA Thought Leader - Thermostat Special