WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
San Antonio

Texas

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The State of Electricity in San Antonio

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Antonio

Average monthly bill

January

$173

February

$116lowest

March

$129

April

$142

May

$192

June

$206

July

$230

August

$234highest

September

$220

October

$154

November

$122

December

$123

Carbon Emissions

921 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,144 kWh

Where does San Antonio’s electricity come from?

San Antonio's energy comes from Natural Gas, Wind, Coal, Solar, and Nuclear. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 58% of San Antonio's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 15%. Coal provides 13% of the energy in San Antonio. Solar provides 8% of the energy in San Antonio. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in San Antonio.

58%

Natural Gas

15%

Wind

13%

Coal

8%

Solar

6%

Nuclear

Solar energy in San Antonio

The state of solar in San Antonio

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,438 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$17,121

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

9 years

Payback period

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Energy Efficiency Incentives in San Antonio

incentivesavingsutility 
Clothes Dryers$50CenterPoint EnergySee Details
Smart ThermostatsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Clothes WashersVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Smart Thermostats$75CenterPoint EnergySee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Split SystemsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$12- $14 /UnitCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single PackageVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split SystemsVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details
Central Air Conditioning - Single PackageVariesCenterPoint EnergySee Details

Electricity Providers in San Antonio

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of San Antonio. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in San Antonio

AEP CentralAEP NorthCPS EnergyCenterPointOncorTexas New Mexico Power

Texas New Mexico Power Rates

Texas New Mexico Power has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢
Residential LSP POLRFixed14¢

AEP Central Rates

AEP Central has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

CPS Energy Rates

CPS Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL SERVICEFixed10¢ to 12¢
RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC SERVICEFixed9¢ to 12¢
LARGE USE RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY ENERGYFixed8¢ to 872¢

AEP North Rates

AEP North has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

CenterPoint Rates

CenterPoint has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

Oncor Rates

Oncor has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed13¢

AEP Central Electricity Plans in San Antonio

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,144 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Champion Energy Services

Champ Saver-12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

14.47¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

GridEdge 36

lowest depositcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ monthsmost popular
14.64¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand response
14.66¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand response
14.68¢12 monthsChoose Plan
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AEP North Electricity Plans in San Antonio

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,144 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Chariot Energy

GridEdge 36

lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months
15.34¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 36

lowest deposit
15.43¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

GridEdge 24

lowest deposit
15.44¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapest 12 months
15.47¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Solarize 24

lowest deposit
15.53¢24 monthsChoose Plan

CenterPoint Electricity Plans in San Antonio

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,144 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapestcheapest 13+ months
14.28¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand responsecheapest
14.28¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand responsecheapest 12 monthsmost popular
14.29¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 12

demand response
14.39¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 12

demand response
14.4¢12 monthsChoose Plan

Oncor Electricity Plans in San Antonio

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,144 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand responsecheapestcheapest 12 monthsmost popular
13.68¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapestcheapest 13+ months
13.68¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
13.69¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 12

demand response
13.77¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 24

demand response
13.81¢24 monthsChoose Plan

Texas New Mexico Power Electricity Plans in San Antonio

Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,144 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Frontier

Frontier Budget Saver 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
15.53¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Champion Energy Services

Champ Saver-12

15.58¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand responsecheapest 13+ months
15.78¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand response
15.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
15.8¢36 monthsChoose Plan

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