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

$170

February

$114lowest

March

$127

April

$140

May

$189

June

$202

July

$227

August

$230highest

September

$217

October

$152

November

$120

December

$121

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, Nuclear, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of San Antonio's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 25%. Coal provides 12% of the energy in San Antonio. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in San Antonio. Solar provides 5% of the energy in San Antonio.

48%

Natural Gas

25%

Wind

12%

Coal

9%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

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

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¢

CPS Energy Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RE - Residential ServiceFixed10¢ to 12¢
RA - Residential All-ElectricFixed7¢ to 12¢

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 LSP POLRFixed14¢
Residential (by Green Mountain Energy Company)Fixed14¢

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¢

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¢

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¢

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
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand responsecheapestcheapest 13+ monthsmost popular
13.62¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand response
13.71¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 24

demand response
13.74¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand responsecheapest 12 months
13.84¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 12

demand response
13.84¢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

Free Nights 36

lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months
13.88¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Free Nights 24

lowest deposit
14.07¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Frontier

Frontier Saver Value Plus 12

cheapest 12 months
14.09¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
14.38¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Free Nights 12

lowest deposit
14.4¢12 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
Chariot Energy

Free Nights 36

lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months
13.19¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 24

demand response
13.31¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
13.32¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand response
13.43¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

PoolConnect 24

demand response
13.46¢24 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 36

demand responsecheapestcheapest 13+ monthsmost popular
13.42¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 24

demand response
13.51¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand response
13.53¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 12

demand responsecheapest 12 months
13.64¢12 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

Half-price Nights 12

demand response
13.64¢12 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
Chariot Energy

Free Nights 36

lowest depositcheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 13+ months
14.53¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Free Nights 24

lowest deposit
14.66¢24 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 36

demand response
14.75¢36 monthsChoose Plan
OhmConnect Energy

TexasConnect 24

demand response
14.87¢24 monthsChoose Plan
Chariot Energy

Free Nights 12

lowest depositcheapest 12 months
14.98¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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