Setting up utilities in Odessa
In Odessa, you choose who sells your electricity, Atmos Energy delivers gas, the City of Odessa Utilities runs water and sewer, and the City of Odessa Solid Waste handles trash pickup.
Moving to Odessa? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan.
Your utilities in Odessa
Who to call for each service in Odessa, and how to start it.
Electric
You chooseIn 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 Odessa home. 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.
You can get started with Public Grid
We have our own electricity plan. Sign up in a few minutes.
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.
Water & sewer
City of Odessa Utilities
The City of Odessa delivers drinking water and collects wastewater.
To start: Fill out the online Utility Service Agreement with your Social Security number, driver’s license or ID and your lease or closing disclosure; a deposit goes on your bill, larger for renters than owners.
Trash & recycling
City of Odessa Solid Waste
Odessa’s Solid Waste Division collects trash from homes and businesses.
To start: Request trash with water and sewer on the online Utility Service Agreement, with your Social Security number, driver’s license or ID and your lease or closing disclosure; a deposit goes on your bill.
The City is moving from alley dumpsters to rollout carts; apartment complexes keep dumpsters.
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 Odessa
Sources: Oncor, Atmos Energy, City of Odessa Utilities, City of Odessa Solid Waste, EIA.
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