ELECTRICITY · 76501
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Electricity Rates in 76501
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UTILITIES · 76501
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Temple Solid Waste Services (ga…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 254-298-5725.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
We couldn't confirm piped natural gas for every address in this ZIP — check with the local gas company or your property manager.
Gas utility info ↗CONTACTS · 76501
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR)
888-313-4747Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
254-298-5725City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76501?
Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 76501 (Temple). You choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for your plan and bill. The rate table at the top of this page shows today's lowest 76501 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, and you can switch through WattKarma (PUCT broker #BR220202) at no cost.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
Oncor 888-313-4747 (text OUT to 66267 if enrolled). If your bill shows a co-op, call that co-op instead. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 76501?
Contact City of Temple — Utility Business Office (water/sewer; trash via Solid Waste) at 254-298-5616 or use the published start/portal links. Temple Utility Business Office billing/customer service 254-298-5616 (Temple). Water leaks/repairs daytime 254-298-5611; after-hours water & sewer emergencies 254-217-4153. TTX Connect 254-298-5000. Water, sewer, garbage, and recycling start via city utility billing for Temple city addresses.
How does trash and recycling work in Temple?
Temple Solid Waste Services 254-298-5725 for garbage/recycling/brush questions. New service typically starts with Utility Billing 254-298-5616.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Atmos Energy typically distributes natural gas where piped service exists near Temple / 76501. Start service via Atmos Account Center or 888-286-6700. If you suspect a leak: leave immediately, avoid sparks, then call 911 and Atmos 866-322-8667 from a safe place.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
Oncor parcels in the Temple–Killeen–Belton–Taylor area are competitive—compare REPs on Power to Choose. Co-op or Georgetown municipal parcels are not.
Does Temple use Austin 311 or Dallas 311?
Temple, Killeen, Belton, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Gatesville, Taylor, and most 765xx towns use their own utility billing lines—not Austin 311 or Dallas 311. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 76501?
Common options include AT&T, Spectrum, and Frontier; availability varies across Temple–Killeen metro, Fort Cavazos housing, and rural Bell/Coryell/Williamson/Milam towns. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.
What should I do before digging in the yard?
Call 811 (Texas 811) before any digging or landscaping that disturbs soil so underground electric, gas, water, and telecom lines can be marked. Hitting a line can be dangerous and costly.
