Setting up utilities in Abilene
In Abilene, electricity depends on your address, Atmos Energy delivers gas, the City of Abilene Water Utilities runs water and sewer, and the City of Abilene Solid Waste & Recycling handles trash pickup.
Moving to Abilene? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan where AEP Texas delivers.
Your utilities in Abilene
Who to call for each service in Abilene, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Most of Abilene
In this part of Abilene, you choose your electricity provider. AEP Texas delivers the power, and you pick the company that sells it.
Delivers the power
AEP Texas
The same for every home in this area. Call them about outages and downed lines.
Sells it to you · you pick
The electricity provider you choose
Your plan, your rate and your bill come from them. The state lists every plan.
How to start: pick a plan from the list and sign up with them. They arrange the connection with AEP Texas.
Taylor Electric Cooperative
The co-op’s service area includes Taylor and Jones counties.
Lake Fort Phantom Hill and other areas; check your address
To start: Complete the online application with your Social Security and driver’s license numbers, plus paperwork showing you are renting or buying the property; a check determines if a security deposit is required.
You can get started with Public Grid
Where AEP Texas delivers, we have our own electricity plan. Sign up in a few minutes.
Gas
Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy provides natural gas service in 111 counties in Texas.
To start: Use the online form, which asks for your mailing address, personal information and a username, then the address to serve. Your Social Security number isn’t mandatory, but if you don’t enter it, a deposit may need to be assessed.
Water & sewer
City of Abilene Water Utilities
The City’s Water Utilities Department runs Abilene’s water and wastewater.
To start: Complete the City’s utility application online with a legible signature and valid identification, or bring a completed application and valid identification in person.
The City collects and treats wastewater from users in the incorporated city limits.
Trash & recycling
City of Abilene Solid Waste & Recycling
The City collects residential trash inside Abilene city limits.
To start: Complete the City’s Water, Sewer, Refuse Application, which requires the applicant’s picture ID and signature.
Curbside collection uses a container at each residence; alley collection uses containers shared with multiple residences.
What Texas homes pay for electricity
This is the Texas average. Your own bill depends on your plan, your home’s size and how you heat it.
$178
Texas’ average home bill, per month
16.0¢
Texas’ average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Abilene
Sources: Taylor Electric Cooperative, AEP Texas, Atmos Energy, City of Abilene Water Utilities, City of Abilene Solid Waste & Recycling, EIA.
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