The Affordability Discount Program (ADP)

Affordability Discount Program (ADP) helps low-income customers with a monthly discount on electricity and gas services. 

Affordability Discount Program
 

Overview

CPS Energy’s Affordability Discount Program (ADP) helps low-income customers with a monthly discount on electricity and gas services. 

We're always ready to help you, and we have a variety of plans to assist you with your bill. For example, if you’re a residential customer, you may qualify for a discount on your monthly service charge.

How do I qualify?

To qualify for this discount, your income must be at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines and you must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

  • Be 60 years old or older.
  • Have a disability.
  • Use life-sustaining medical equipment.
  • Have pre-school aged children or school children age 18 and under.
  • Have extenuating circumstances as determined by CPS Energy or the City of San Antonio.
Income guidelines 2025
Family size Gross monthly income
1 < $1,956.25
2 < $2,643.75
3 < $3,331.25
4 < $4,018.75
5 < $4,706.25
6 < $5,393.75
7 < $6,081.25
8 < $6,768.75
 

*For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $687 for each additional person.

Do I have to reapply?

Enrollment period is one year and residents must recertify their eligibility every year.

What are the benefits?

Discount Type Starting Feb 2025
Monthly Electric Discount $13.48
Monthly Gas Discount $4.88
Monthly Combined Discount $18.36
Annual Combined Discount $220.32

How do I apply?

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