Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP)
We offer energy savings programs and rebates to help our residential and business customers save energy and money, as well as reduce the overall demand for energy in our community.
In 2009, we launched our Save for Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP) which challenged us to reduce our community's energy demand by 771 megawatts (MW) by 2020, roughly the equivalent of a large power plant. Thanks to our customers, we exceeded our original STEP goal one year ahead of time and under budget.
A study has shown STEP helped save our customers 6.3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, creating over $553 million in bill savings. In fact, in 2019, STEP saved our customers enough energy to power over 104,000 homes and provided 680 annual jobs.
Our award-winning energy efficiency and conservation programs received approval during 2022 for $350 million in funding over five years from our Board of Trustees and City Council. Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP) goals are 410 MW of demand reduction, 1% energy savings per year, 16,000 weatherized homes, and 1.85 million tons of avoided carbon over five years. We are designing STEP programs with an equity lens to help our customers use less energy and reduce emissions.
Learn about findings from an assessment and benchmarking of STEP conducted by the Brattle Group in February 2022 here.
You can also read more on the City of San Antonio - Office of Sustainability website: Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan.
Residential Rebates & Programs
Rebates
WiFi Thermostat
High Performance A/C Tune Up
Solar Rooftop Rebates
Cool Roof Rebate
Retail Lighting Discounts
Other Rebates
Green Shade Tree Rebate
Mow Down Smog Rebate
Other Ways to Save
Here are Other Ways to Save:
- Central Air
- Heat Pump
- Window Unit
- Pool Pump
- Attic Insulation
- New Home Construction
Other Programs
Payment Options & Cutomer Assistance
Casa Verde - Free Weatherization
Community Solar Big Sun (Residential)
Business Rebates
Rebates
WiFi Thermostat
Solar PV Rebate
Programs
Free HVAC Tune-Up
Commercial Demand Response
Community Solar-Big Sun (Business)
Industry Solutions
Here are a variety of cost-effective solutions to help your organization save money, energy, and time:
- Small Business Solutions
- Commercial & Industrial Commercial Solutions
- Civic & Government
Residential Rebates & Programs
REBATES
- WiFi Thermostat Rewards (STEP)
- Home Energy Rebate - Central Air (STEP)
- Home Energy Rebate - Heat Pump (STEP)
- Home Energy Rebate - Window Unit (STEP)
- Home Energy Rebate - Pool Pump (STEP)
- Home Energy Rebate - Attic Insulation (STEP)
- Home Energy Assessment Program (STEP)
- Solar Water Heater Rebate (STEP)
- New Home Construction Rebate (STEP)
- High Performance A/C Tuneup (STEP)
- Solar Rooftop Rebate (STEP)
- Cool Roof Rebate (STEP)
- Green Shade Tree Rebate
- Mow Down Smog Rebate
- Retail Lighting Discounts (STEP)
OTHER PROGRAMS
- Payment Options & Customer Assistance
- Community Solar - Big Sun (Residential) (STEP)
- Casa Verde - Free Weatherization (STEP)
Business Rebates & Programs
REBATES
- WiFi Thermostat Rewards (STEP)
- Solar Water Heater Rebate (STEP)
- Solar PV Rebate (STEP)
PROGRAMS
- Free HVAC Tune-Up (STEP)
- Commercial Demand Response (STEP)
- Community Solar - Big Sun (Business) (STEP)
INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
