Green Shade Guidelines

Use the following guidelines to achieve maximum energy savings, proper tree distance and
spacing when designing your site plan:

  • Call 811 One-Call for FREE utility locator service at least 3 days prior to creating your site plan.
  • Locate trees for maximum energy savings. Trees must be planted within 10-30 feet of an air-conditioned building, on the west, south, and/or east sides.
  • Locate trees for minimum interference with other structures (i.e. driveways, air conditioning units, utility lines, etc.).
  • Locate trees to ensure clear lines of sight for traffic.
  • Do not locate trees within utility easements, trees must be planted 25 feet away from overhead utility lines.
Site Guidelines

Green Shade Guidelines and Application 

  • Complete and sign application.
  • Include ORIGINAL sales receipt from purchase.
  • Mail application to:
    ATTN: Environmental Mail Drop 100406
    CPS Energy
    PO Box 1771
    San Antonio, TX  78296-1771

For additional questions, please call 353-2SAV (2728) or email mschwarz@cpsenergy.com.