CPS Energy Solar Incentives for San Antonio Businesses

1. Why CPS Energy Supports Commercial Solar

CPS Energy is the largest municipally owned utility in the United States and serves more than one million customers in the San Antonio area. The utility continues to invest in distributed generation programs that help customers produce their own clean energy.

CPS Energy’s solar rebate program supports this goal by helping offset the upfront cost of installing solar systems on commercial, industrial, and nonprofit properties. The program encourages local investment in renewable energy, improves grid reliability, and keeps energy dollars circulating within the community.

2. How the CPS Energy Commercial Solar Rebate Works

CPS Energy offers an upfront rebate for qualifying commercial solar installations. This rebate is paid directly to reduce the total project cost and varies depending on system size, type, and available program funding.

Typical incentive amounts range from $0.25 to $0.60 per watt, with higher rates often available for smaller systems or specific installation types such as carports. Rebates are issued on a first-come, first-served basis until annual funding is fully reserved.

Big Sun Solar assists clients with the entire rebate process, including:

• Verifying project eligibility
• Submitting applications to CPS Energy
• Coordinating inspections and approvals
• Ensuring the rebate is applied correctly to project financing

3. Combining CPS Energy Rebates with Federal Tax Credits

The CPS Energy rebate can be combined with federal incentives, which dramatically improves project returns.

Commercial solar projects qualify for the 30 percent Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under the Inflation Reduction Act, along with potential bonus credits for projects located in designated Energy Communities, serving low-income customers, or using U.S.-manufactured equipment.

Businesses can also take advantage of accelerated depreciation through the MACRS program, allowing them to write off most of the system’s remaining value over five years. When combined with the CPS rebate, these incentives can offset up to 50 percent or more of total project costs.

4. Who Qualifies for the CPS Energy Solar Rebate

To qualify for the CPS Energy rebate, a project must meet the following requirements:

• The facility must be located within CPS Energy’s service territory.
• All equipment must meet CPS Energy’s approved component list.
• The system must be installed by a registered CPS Energy solar contractor, such as Big Sun Solar.
• The project must complete CPS Energy’s technical review, interconnection, and inspection process.

Big Sun Solar handles every step of this process as part of our turnkey EPC service, from engineering and permitting to rebate submission and final approval.

5. Why Choose a Local EPC Partner

Because Big Sun Solar is headquartered in San Antonio, our team works directly with CPS Energy every day. We understand the program’s technical requirements, rebate timelines, and documentation standards.

Our in-house engineering and construction crews ensure your system meets CPS Energy’s guidelines, passes inspection the first time, and secures the maximum available rebate. Working with a local, full-service EPC means your project moves faster and delivers long-term reliability backed by a partner right here in the community.

The Bottom Line

CPS Energy’s solar rebate program makes San Antonio one of the most cost-effective markets for commercial solar in Texas. When combined with federal tax credits and accelerated depreciation, these incentives create strong ROI and long-term savings for local businesses.

Big Sun Solar is proud to be a CPS Energy-registered contractor and a trusted solar EPC for commercial, nonprofit, and municipal clients across San Antonio.

Ready to claim your CPS Energy rebate?
Contact Big Sun Solar to start your project and lock in your solar incentive while funding remains available.

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