Setting up utilities in North Richland Hills
In North Richland Hills, electricity depends on your address, Atmos Energy delivers gas, the North Richland Hills Water Department runs water and sewer, and North Richland Hills Garbage & Recycling handles trash pickup.
Moving to North Richland Hills? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan where Oncor delivers.
Your utilities in North Richland Hills
Who to call for each service in North Richland Hills, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Most of North Richland Hills; check your address
In this part of North Richland Hills, 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 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 Oncor.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
TCEC’s service territory includes 16 counties in North Texas.
Parts of northern North Richland Hills; check your address
To start: Complete the online Membership and Electric Service Agreement with your Social Security and driver’s license numbers, date of birth and an upload of your government-issued ID, plus proof of ownership or a lease signed by both parties.
You can get started with Public Grid
Where Oncor delivers, we have our own electricity plan. Sign up in a few minutes.
Gas
Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy provides natural gas in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
To start: Use the online form, which asks for your mailing address, personal information and a username, then the address to serve.
Water & sewer
North Richland Hills Water Department
The City of North Richland Hills provides water and sewer services.
To start: Submit the online application with your Social Security number, date of birth, a copy of your government-issued ID and a copy of your lease or proof of home ownership, or apply in person at City Hall if you don’t wish to provide your SSN; the City requires a residential deposit and a service charge.
Trash & recycling
North Richland Hills Garbage & Recycling
North Richland Hills contracts with Republic Services for garbage.
To start: Submit the City’s water service application, which starts water, sewer and sanitation services, with your Social Security number, date of birth, a copy of your government-issued ID and a copy of your lease or proof of home ownership, or apply in person at City Hall if you don’t wish to provide your SSN; a residential deposit and a service charge are required.
Commercial customers must contact Republic Services directly to establish new service.
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 North Richland Hills
Sources: Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Oncor, Atmos Energy, North Richland Hills Water Department, North Richland Hills Garbage & Recycling, EIA.
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