Setting up utilities in Waco
In Waco, electricity depends on your address, Atmos Energy delivers gas, the City of Waco Water & Wastewater runs water and sewer, and the City of Waco Solid Waste handles trash pickup.
Moving to Waco? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan where Oncor delivers.
Your utilities in Waco
Who to call for each service in Waco, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Most of Waco
In this part of Waco, 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.
Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative
This co-op provides electricity to rural areas of Central Texas.
Parts of Waco; check your address
To start: Fill out and sign the online membership application with your Social Security or tax ID number, driver’s license number and a copy of your license, and either allow a credit check or pay a deposit.
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 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 Waco Water & Wastewater
This City division carries Waco’s water and wastewater.
To start: Send a Move In request on MyWaco Account with your driver’s license or other government ID number and your Social Security card; the City’s Customer Engagement team will contact you to complete your application.
Trash & recycling
City of Waco Solid Waste
The City picks up trash every week and recycling every other week.
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 Waco
Sources: Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, Oncor, Atmos Energy, City of Waco Water & Wastewater, City of Waco Solid Waste, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
Report a mistake (opens support.onepublicgrid.com in a new tab)
Power through connection
Start new service
© 2026 Public Grid. All rights reserved