Feb.4, 2026 – (SAN ANTONIO) CPS Energy is expanding its community solar program through a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking up to 50 megawatts (MW) of community solar -enough to power approximately 10,000 homes during peak energy demand hours. The initiative supports the utility’s Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP) and reflects its ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the San Antonio and surrounding areas. 

Through this RFP, CPS Energy invites respondents to propose community solar projects that offer customers an alternative to installing and maintaining solar panels on their properties. The solicitation allows for a range of project approaches, with the potential for multiple awardees, and is designed to support scalable solutions that can be deployed in the near term. 

CPS Energy has developed multiple paths for vendors to participate in the solicitation and is seeking proposals for the following: complete turkey community solar programs, new innovative approaches to community solar that incorporate new technologies or program models, or solar installation-only solutions. 

Selected respondents will enter into Power Purchase Agreements with CPS Energy for the sale of 100% of the electrical output. Responses are welcome from local and small businesses as well as larger industry leaders. As a community-owned utility, CPS Energy supports economic development and is encouraging broad participation in this solicitation. 

Community solar programs can help expand access to renewable energy for customers who have faced traditional barriers to participation in the past, including those customers who live in apartments or rental homes. 

“This RFP reflects CPS Energy’s continued focus on expanding our solar portfolio in ways that are flexible, scalable, and responsive to our community’s needs,” said Jonathan Tijerina, Vice President of Corporate Development, CPS Energy. “Community solar allows us to bring more renewable energy online while maintaining affordability and reliability for our customers.” 

CPS Energy ranks first in Texas for solar power capacity. Through STEP, the utility is focused on reducing barriers to solar participation while supporting a diverse and resilient generation mix. 

The following are key dates for the RFP: 

All participants can view the RFP and must submit proposals through cpsenergy.com/bids. After the closing date, CPS Energy will begin evaluations with a goal of making selections later this year. 

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 About CPS Energy  
Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation’s largest public power, natural gas, and electric company, providing safe, reliable, and competitively-priced service to more than 970,000 electric and 390,000 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties. Our customers’ combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation’s 20 largest cities – while generating $10.1 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio since 1942. As a trusted and strong community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment. We are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees’ volunteerism in giving back to our city and programs aimed at bringing value to our customers.