ELECTRICITY · 78065
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AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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Find your good energy in 78065: compare electricity plans
Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Poteet.
Electricity Rates in 78065
Compare 86 plans from 8 providers, starting at 6.6¢ per kWh. AEP Central delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 78065
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Poteet refuse (Republic Service…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 830-742-3574.
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.
CONTACTS · 78065
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central OR Karnes Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
830-742-3574City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78065?
AEP Texas Central OR Karnes Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78065 (Poteet). 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 78065 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?
AEP 866-223-8508 or Karnes EC 888-807-3952 — match bill.
How do I start water service when I move into 78065?
Contact City of Poteet — Utility Billing (water, sewer, refuse) at 830-742-3574. Poteet Utility Billing 830-742-3574 at 491 Ave H. Pay-by-phone 830-268-4183. After-hours water/sewer 830-276-1499. Confirm city limits vs Atascosa County / Karnes EC rural. Electric is AEP/Karnes—not city.
Who handles trash pickup in 78065?
City of Poteet refuse (Republic Services; billed via City 830-742-3574). Phone: 830-742-3574. Poteet refuse via Republic Services; report through City 830-742-3574.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Piped gas not confirmed for every 78065 address—propane common. CenterPoint Laredo where served 800-427-7142/888-876-5786; CPS gas in Lytle; Pearsall muni gas in Pearsall. Leak: leave, 911 + provider.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Central parcels competitive; Karnes EC members cannot shop REPs.
Does Poteet use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—South Texas / Laredo / Atascosa-area communities do not use Houston or Dallas 311. Life safety: 911.
Which internet providers serve 78065?
AT&T, Spectrum, Suddenlink/Optimum (where footprint exists), Frontier, and local WISPs; rural availability thins. Check each provider’s address tool. No guarantee at every unit.
How do I tell a co-op from AEP Texas Central (or CPS Energy)?
Co-op bills are from that cooperative only (no REP). AEP bills show TDU plus a separate REP. CPS Energy electric bills are municipal (San Antonio footprint)—not typical for this 780xx ZIP. Match outage numbers to the bill.
