TX Net Metering

San Antonio City Public Service (CPS Energy) - Net Metering

AI summary · 7/12/2026

CPS Energy offers net metering for residential solar customers with no system size limits or extra fees; excess solar electricity you generate is credited to your bill at the utility's avoided cost rate each billing month. You can enroll in the program and may qualify for a rebate incentive—visit CPS Energy's solar page or contact them at 210-353-2222 to get started with a registered solar contractor.

CPS Energy's net metering program accepts residential and commercial solar installations of any size with no aggregate capacity cap, commissioning fees, or facilities charges, making it attractive for customer proposals. You must be registered as a CPS Energy solar contractor; the program credits customers for net excess generation at avoided cost rates, and residential/commercial customers can access rebate incentives to support sales.

CPS Energy's net metering program applies to residential, commercial, industrial, nonprofit, schools, and institutional customers with no system-size limits or aggregate capacity caps. Net excess generation is compensated monthly via bill credits at the avoided cost rate; the program includes rebate incentives for residential and commercial enrollees. No commissioning or facilities charges are assessed, and implementation is managed through registered contractor networks and interconnection processes detailed in the CPS Energy Solar Program Manual.

Program details

Program ID
5547
Last updated
2/25/2026

Eligibility

Sectors
commercial industrial nonprofit residential schools institutional
Technologies
solar photovoltaics

Program summary

Eligibility and Availability

Net metering is available to customers of CPS Energy. There is no aggregate capacity limit or maximum system size. There are also no commissioning fees or facilities charges for customers.

CPS Energy offers a rebate incentive to residential and commercial customers who enroll in net metering.

Net Excess Generation

At the end of each billing period, CPS Energy pays the customer-generator for net excess generation at its avoided cost rate via a credit to the monthly bill.

Contact & resources

Contact email
DG@cpsenergy.com

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.

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