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Setting up utilities in Midland

In Midland, you choose who sells your electricity, Atmos Energy delivers gas, the City of Midland Utilities runs water and sewer, and the City of Midland Solid Waste handles trash pickup.

Moving to Midland? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan.

Your utilities in Midland

Who to call for each service in Midland, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

You choose

In Texas, you choose your electricity provider. Oncor delivers the power, and you pick the company that sells it.

Delivers the power

Oncor

The same for every Midland home. Call them about outages and downed lines.

Outages and downed lines1 (888) 313-4747

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.

Compare plans on Power to Choose (opens powertochoose.org in a new tab)

How to start: pick a plan from the list and sign up with them. They arrange the connection with Oncor.

You can get started with Public Grid

We have our own electricity plan. Sign up in a few minutes.

Start service with Public Grid

Gas

Atmos Energy

Atmos Energy provides natural gas in the Permian Basin region.

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.

Customer service1 (888) 286-6700Start on atmosenergy.com (opens atmosenergy.com in a new tab)

Water & sewer

City of Midland Utilities

City Utility Billing opens Midland water, sewer and garbage accounts.

To start: Apply online with a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license with a photo; in some cases a lease or other documentation may be required.

Each new-service request has an application fee, and a deposit is added to your first bill.

Customer service1 (432) 685-7320Start on midlandtexas.gov (opens water.midlandtexas.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

City of Midland Solid Waste

The Sanitation Department removes and disposes of waste for Midland.

To start: Apply online for a garbage account with a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license with a photo; in some cases a lease or other documentation may be required.

Each new-service request has an application fee, and a deposit is added to your first bill.

Customer service1 (432) 685-7278Start on midlandtexas.gov (opens water.midlandtexas.gov in a new tab)

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 Midland

If your home is in the ERCOT region and isn’t served by an electric co-op or a city-owned utility, you can choose your electric provider. Power to Choose, the PUCT’s website, helps you pick a provider and plan.

Call City Utility Billing or transfer service online through the customer portal. You can arrange an appointment window to turn your water on at a future date, though limitations may apply.

Sources: Oncor, Atmos Energy, City of Midland Utilities, City of Midland Solid Waste, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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