CPS Energy says no rate hike is planned as Texas braces for massive energy demand surge

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Hunter King, Adam B. Higgins, KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

As temperatures soar across Texas this week and the state’s power grid faced back-to-back peak demand days, the leaders of CPS Energy and ERCOT sat down with KSAT to address two questions on the minds of San Antonians. Is the grid keeping up? And: Are electric bills about to go up? The short answ...

Why this matters in The San Antonio

The assurance from CPS Energy that no rate hike is planned comes as a relief to San Antonians, who are already feeling the strain of a hot summer. As the city's population and economy continue to grow, the demand for energy will only increase, putting pressure on the grid. The rapid expansion of data centers across Texas, with CPS Energy alone expecting up to 17 gigawatts of new large load, will require significant investment in new infrastructure. The decision by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on how to allocate the cost of this infrastructure will be crucial, as it will determine whether residential customers and small businesses will be burdened with the costs. San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see how this plays out, and whether the city's energy rates will remain competitive with other major Texas cities. The outcome will have a direct impact on the city's affordability and attractiveness to businesses and residents.

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Category: local · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 3 min

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CPS Energy says no rate hike is planned as Texas braces for massive energy demand surge

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