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San Antonio, Texas · CPS/AEP territory

Electricity plans in San Antonio

San Antonio is served by CPS Energy — a regulated municipal utility. There is no competitive retail market here, so we don't list third-party REP plans.

Updated April 2026 · Rates verified by ComparePower.com

Average rate
11.5¢
per kWh
Set rate
11.5¢
per kWh
Plans
1
via CPS Energy
Utility
CPS
CPS Energy

San Antonio fast facts

Population
1.5M
TDU
CPS/AEP

Heads up

No competitive REP plans in San Antonio

San Antonio is served by CPS Energy, a regulated municipal utility — not by the deregulated retail market that powers most of Texas. That means you can't shop for a competitive electricity provider here. Rates are set by CPS Energy through public tariff filings, not by a contract you sign with a private REP.

If you've moved here from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or any deregulated Texas city, your old REP doesn't follow you. CPS Energy will be your one-and-only provider for as long as you're at this address.

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Local guide

About electricity in San Antonio

San Antonio is served by CPS Energy, a regulated municipal utility with a population of 1.5M. Unlike most of Texas, the San Antonio area is not part of the deregulated retail electricity market — there are no competitive REPs to choose from.

The average rate is currently 11.5¢/kWh, set by CPS Energy's tariff filing. If your bill goes up, that's not a contract issue you can fix by switching — it's a rate change that affects every CPS Energy customer at once.

If you have questions about your bill, payment plans, or service, contact CPS Energy directly.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I shop for an electricity provider in San Antonio?

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No. San Antonio is served by CPS Energy, a regulated municipal utility. Texas's competitive retail market doesn't extend to CPS Energy's service territory — there is one rate, set by the utility.

What is the average electricity rate in San Antonio?

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Approximately 11.5¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, set by CPS Energy. Rates change by tariff filing, not by shopping.

Who is the TDU for San Antonio?

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CPS Energy owns the wires, generates or buys the power, and bills you directly. There's no separate TDU charge like in deregulated Texas.

What if I move to a deregulated area?

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If you move to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere on Oncor / CenterPoint / AEP / TNMP, you can shop 113+ competitive plans. Use our city pages to compare.