SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy has announced a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainable energy.
On Tuesday, the energy company issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire up to 600 megawatts of additional solar energy.
This initiative is part of the utility’s Vision 2027 generation plan, which aims to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to the San Antonio area.
“Every megawatt counts in powering San Antonio, one of the fastest growing regions across the country,” said Rudy D. Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy. “We are the number one purchaser of solar energy in the state of Texas. I’m grateful for our dedicated teams and their efforts to grow our use of solar to fulfill CPS Energy’s Vision 2027 strategic plan.”
Currently, CPS Energy boasts over 1,000 MW of operational solar capacity, making it the leading entity in Texas for contracted solar generation, according to CPS Energy.
The utility’s solar energy accounts for 9% of its energy mix, sourced from 15 solar farms. Upon completion of this RFP, CPS Energy expects to have over 1,600 MW of solar generation capacity, either operational or under contract.
In addition to the solar RFP, CPS Energy plans to announce another battery storage RFP by the end of the year, following the 470 MW of contracted future battery capacity announced last year.
These efforts align with the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, which aims for carbon neutrality by 2050.
Interested bidders for the solar RFP must submit their proposals by Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. Central Time via the Power Advocate Portal link.