Bexar County lowers costs through energy efficiency
Local taxpayers want to know their government is using their tax dollars wisely. So they’ll be pleased to learn that Bexar County participates in several energy reduction and renewable energy programs...
View ArticleDowntown Hyatt makes room for energy efficiency
A top tier San Antonio hotel is making room for energy efficiency — and that means big savings for them and our community. The Hyatt Regency, located on the banks of the historic San Antonio River, is...
View ArticleUsing a Smart Thermostat can be a smart move
Sure, summer is behind us and temperatures are starting to drop. But you can still save energy and lower your monthly bill with a free, yes FREE, Smart Thermostat from CPS Energy. Smart Thermostat is a...
View ArticleSeaWorld makes a splash with energy reduction
One of San Antonio’s favorite amusement parks has a whale of a tale when it comes to saving energy. SeaWorld of Texas participates in CPS Energy’s Demand Response program, meaning the park voluntarily...
View ArticleSchools rewarded for energy conservation through demand response
Schools and colleges around San Antonio saved enough energy between June and September of this year to power more than 3,500 homes and help ensure electric reliability for San Antonio. Edgewood ISD...
View ArticleMake saving energy your business in 2015 with commercial rebates
Last year, more than 300 local businesses earned $8.6 million in rebates from CPS Energy when they upgraded lights, heating and air conditioning and other systems. Those upgrades also meant substantial...
View ArticleNear freezing nights spark high energy use, bills
Weather outside the norm for our sunny South Texas area caused me to use more energy and made my latest energy bill look more like July. People like me whose bill included their energy use from late...
View ArticleVIDEO: Local quarry rocks with energy savings
If an active quarry can reduce energy consumption and reap the benefits, any company can do the same. Hanson Aggregates, just north of San Antonio, produces crushed rock, sand and gravel and other...
View ArticleYour business can get paid to save this summer
A hot South Texas summer can pay off for local businesses. Higher temperatures during the summer months and increased use of cooling systems in homes and businesses increase the demand for energy and...
View ArticleCPS Energy ready for highest energy demand week of summer
Over the last two weeks, electric customers in Texas have broken the all-time record for hourly energy consumption – multiple times. The previous record was set in August 2011, the summer that weather...
View ArticleFirst time ever Black Friday special for CPS Energy customers
CPS Energy customers can take advantage of a Black Friday offer when they purchase a qualified thermostat. Beginning November 27 through January 31, 2016 customers who purchase a Wi-Fi thermostat,...
View ArticleBuy a thermostat and get $150 bill credit this holiday season
There’s no doubt shoppers will be flocking to stores this holiday season in search of the perfect gift at the right price. But how many of those gifts will save you money year-round? Gift yourself a...
View ArticleLesson learned: saving energy with Demand Response pays
This year, 17 San Antonio schools and universities earned a combined $1,144,000 in incentives for participating in CPS Energy’s Demand Response Program. The program provides incentives to local...
View ArticleBring Your Own Thermostat And Save
“If you offer more, more will come.” At CPS Energy, we took this approach as we looked for ways to provide customers with incentives for saving energy during peak demand season. Paying our customers to...
View Article100,000 customers make a smart choice to save energy
Since 2003, our customers have participated in our demand response program by installing a free Smart Thermostat. On June 1, we hit a major milestone—our 100,000th thermostat! The Wi-Fi programmable...
View ArticleIt’s here! The Black Friday deal worth $150
“I have to share this on social media.” How many times do we say that to ourselves, especially when it’s good news? If the opportunity presents itself we make sure everyone knows about it. And if you...
View ArticleNEW! Multi-Savings for Multi-Family properties
Apartment owners across our city are seeing the light on energy savings thanks to our new SaveNow Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program. The program is designed to provide free energy saving upgrades...
View ArticleVIDEO: Local quarry rocks with energy savings
If an active quarry can reduce energy consumption and reap the benefits, any company can do the same. Hanson Aggregates, just north of San Antonio, produces crushed rock, sand and gravel and other...
View ArticleYour business can get paid to save this summer
A hot South Texas summer can pay off for local businesses. Higher temperatures during the summer months and increased use of cooling systems in homes and businesses increase the demand for energy and...
View ArticleCPS Energy ready for highest energy demand week of summer
Over the last two weeks, electric customers in Texas have broken the all-time record for hourly energy consumption – multiple times. The previous record was set in August 2011, the summer that weather...
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