Set up electricity in San Antonio
Most San Antonio homes get electricity directly from CPS Energy. Start or transfer service with the utility; there is no separate retail plan to choose at those addresses.
Service areas don't always follow city limits, so confirm the full address when you sign up.
Start or transfer service with
CPS Energy
Open the account directly with the utility, online or by phone.
How to start electricity service in San Antonio
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Start with CPS Energy
Confirm the complete San Antonio service address with CPS Energy, then request new service or a transfer online or by phone.
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Choose the service date
Give the full address, the account holder's contact details, and the date you need service. The utility will tell you if it needs identity, occupancy, or deposit information.
Have these ready
- The full San Antonio address, including the apartment or unit number
- The account holder's legal name, email, phone number, and requested start date
- Any identity, occupancy, deposit, or payment information CPS Energy asks for
Timing: request service once your move-in date is firm. A few business days leaves time for address, deposit, or meter questions. Same-day service is sometimes possible at an existing meter; ask about the cutoff and any fee.
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Confirm the turn-on
Save the account and start-date confirmation and ask whether you need to be present. If you're transferring service, confirm the stop date at the old home too.
Moving to San Antonio: common questions
Who is the light company in San Antonio?
CPS Energy provides electricity for most San Antonio addresses, so it's the company to contact to start service. Utility boundaries don't always follow city limits, so confirm with your full address.
Can I get electricity turned on the same day?
Sometimes. Same-day activation may be possible at an existing remotely operated meter, but is not guaranteed. Ask the company opening the account about its cutoff time, any extra fee, and the confirmed start date. New construction, inspections, and field visits can take longer.
The lights are already on. Do I still need an account?
Yes, if you are responsible for electricity. The power may still be under the landlord, builder, or previous occupant's account. Arrange your own service for the date your responsibility begins. If you rent, check whether electricity is included or billed through the property before enrolling.
Apartment utilities in TexasWill I have to pay a deposit?
Possibly. The company will tell you whether a credit check or deposit is required during signup. If it asks for a deposit, check the amount, refund terms, and whether you qualify for an alternative. You do not need past electricity bills just to begin an application.
Do I need to be home when power is turned on?
Often not at an existing remotely operated meter. The company opening the account will tell you whether access or an appointment is required. For a newly built home, check with the builder that the permanent meter and any required inspections are ready.