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Find your good energy in 76661: compare electricity plans

Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Marlin.

UTILITIES · 76661

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ELECTRICITY · 76661

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Oncor delivers power and handles outages (North load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.

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CONTACTS · 76661

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EMERGENCY

Police · Fire · EMS

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FAQ · 76661

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76661?

Oncor Electric Delivery (ONCOR) OR Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 76661 (Marlin). 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 76661 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; HOTEC 800-840-2957 (Text OUT to 855-644-1795). Match your bill. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.

How do I start water service when I move into 76661?

Contact City of Marlin — Water Utilities / Water Office at 254-883-1450 or use the published start/portal links. Marlin Water Utilities 254-883-1450 (option 3 often used for water office). After-hours emergency commonly listed 254-883-3371. Confirm deposits/start with Water Office.

How does trash and recycling work in Marlin?

Confirm trash/sanitation with Marlin Water Office 254-883-1450.

Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?

Atmos Energy typically distributes natural gas where piped service exists near Marlin / 76661. 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 are competitive (shop REPs on Power to Choose). HOTEC members generally cannot shop REPs.

Does Marlin use Waco MyWaco / Austin 311 / Dallas 311?

Hewitt, Hillsboro, Mexia, McGregor, Lorena, Clifton, Marlin, Whitney, Mart, Groesbeck, Riesel, West, Valley Mills, Italy, and most 766xx towns use their own utility billing lines—not Austin 311 or Dallas 311. City of Waco MyWaco Central (254-299-2489) applies only if your address is City of Waco–served (usually 767xx). Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.

Which internet providers serve 76661?

Common options include AT&T, Spectrum, and Frontier; availability varies across Waco suburbs (Hewitt/Lorena/McGregor), Hill County, Bosque, Falls, Navarro, and Limestone towns. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.

How do I tell Oncor from HOTEC, HILCO, or Navarro County EC?

Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. Oncor delivery bills show Oncor with a separate REP. Co-op bills come from HOTEC, HILCO, or Navarro County EC without REP shopping.