ELECTRICITY · 78076
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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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Electricity Rates in 78076
Compare retail electricity plans for 78076. AEP Central delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 78076
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Water & sewer
We couldn't confirm a single water provider for every address in this ZIP. Start or transfer at 956-765-9975, or check with your city, WSC, or property manager.
Start water service ↗Trash & city services
We couldn't confirm trash service for every address in this ZIP. Check with your city or property manager.
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 · 78076
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
956-765-9975City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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CHECKLISTS · 78076
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78076?
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78076 (Zapata). 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 78076 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 Medina EC 866-632-3532 — match bill.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Piped gas not confirmed for every 78076 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; Medina EC members cannot shop REPs.
Does Zapata 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 78076?
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.
