Hunt Military Communities Launches Community-Wide Energy Efficiency Project at Fort Sam Houston Family Housing

Joint initiative with CPS Energy brings LED lighting, weatherization, and water-saving upgrades to homes across the installation

SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the launch of a community-wide energy efficiency project at its Fort Sam Houston Family Housing community, bringing upgraded energy- and water-saving features to homes throughout the installation. The initiative is designed to enhance resident comfort, improve home performance, and reduce utility consumption while supporting HMC's long-term sustainability goals.

The project, which is being implemented through the CPS Energy Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP), will include energy-efficient LED lighting, weatherstripping improvements, advanced power-saving technologies, and water conservation upgrades such as low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. These enhancements are expected to lower utility usage, extend equipment life, and decrease maintenance needs across the community.

The upgrades represent the second phase of HMC's broader sustainability strategy at Fort Sam Houston Family Housing, following completed air conditioning tune-ups that improved the efficiency of A/C units community-wide.

“Our military families deserve homes that are reliable, comfortable, and efficient. This project is a meaningful investment in the performance and long-term sustainability of our Fort Sam Houston community — lowering utility consumption while improving the day-to-day experience of the families who live there.” — Brian Stann, President, Hunt Military Communities

Project Highlights

• Program: CPS Energy Sustainable Tomorrow Energy Plan (STEP)
• Homes Served: 925 homes across the Fort Sam Houston Family Housing community
• Timeline: Project planning began August 2026; installation activities began in October 2026
• Scope of Upgrades: LED lighting, weatherstripping, advanced power-saving technologies, low-flow showerheads, and faucet aerators
• Projected Annual Energy Savings: Approximately $102,675 community-wide — an estimated 1,000 kWh, or $111, per home each year
• Avoided Maintenance: An estimated $74,000 in avoided annual maintenance costs across the community
• Retail Value of Products and Services: Approximately $462,500 — $500 per home

“Working with Hunt Military Communities gives us an opportunity to bring the benefits of energy efficiency to hundreds of military families in our community. Our STEP program helps make projects like this possible, providing energy-saving improvements that can reduce energy use and make homes more efficient.” - Ana Lozano, Director of Technology and Product Innovation for CPS Energy

About Hunt Military Communities

Hunt Military Communities (HMC), the nation’s leading military housing owner, developer, and operator, offers unsurpassed quality and service to approximately 175,000 residents in more than 60,000 homes across the United States on Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force installations. Hunt does this through its company pillars: excellence, customer commitment, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. With a 50-year legacy and a partnership with the Department of War, HMC is honored to serve as a trusted steward of military housing communities and is dedicated to supporting the families who call them home. For more information, visit www.huntmilitarycommunities.com.

About CPS Energy

Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation’s largest public power, natural gas, and electric company, providing safe, reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy to more than 996,000 electric and 399,000 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties. Our customers’ combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation’s 20 largest cities – while generating $10.6 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio since 1942. As a trusted and strong community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment. We are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees’ volunteerism in giving back to our city and programs aimed at bringing value to our customers.