CPS Energy Seeks Up to 500 MW of Battery Storage in New RFP
The procurement targets capacity gaps from plant retirements during a period of rapid load growth.
Overview
- CPS Energy issued a request for proposals to add up to 500 megawatts of battery storage to its system.
- Proposals are due Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. Central Time, with submissions required through the Power Advocate Portal.
- The utility projects its storage fleet will exceed 1,000 megawatts once this solicitation and the current pipeline are completed.
- The expansion responds to San Antonio’s metro growth, rising data center demand, and plans to retire 2,541 megawatts of older coal and natural gas plants.
- CPS Energy reports 50 megawatts already online with Padua 1, 350 megawatts from Padua 2 and 3 planned for 2026, and roughly 470 megawatts in development for 2026 under its Vision 2027 plan aligned with the city’s climate goals.