ELECTRICITY · 78159
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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 78159: compare electricity plans
Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Smiley.
Electricity Rates in 78159
Compare 86 plans from 8 providers, starting at 6.6¢ per kWh. AEP Central delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 78159
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. 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.
Find 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 · 78159
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central and/or GVEC
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
911 for life safety; conCity resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78159?
AEP Texas Central and/or GVEC is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78159 (Smiley). 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 78159 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?
If AEP Texas Central is on your bill, call 866-223-8508. GVEC members: 800-223-4832. Your REP (if any) does not restore wires. Downed line: 911 + your wires company.
Is electricity competitive here?
Start with the rate table at the top of this page. It lists the lowest available 78159 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh with the date they were last updated. Open any plan to see its Electricity Facts Label (EFL), then enroll online with WattKarma. Running a business? See business electricity rates for 78159 below or request a custom quote.
How do I start water service when I move into 78159?
Water provider varies by exact address in Smiley / 78159 (city, WSC, or small system).
How does trash and recycling work in Smiley?
Trash arrangements vary in 78159.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Confirm propane vs piped on prior bills. If you smell gas on a piped system: leave and call 911.
Does Smiley have 311?
Smiley typically does not use a Houston-style dial-311 as the primary utility line in this research. Use published city utility numbers and city hall portals. Life-threatening emergencies: 911.
Which internet providers serve 78159?
Common options vary by street in Smiley: AT&T, cable (Spectrum/Optimum/Suddenlink), and local fiber/fixed wireless where built. Availability is address-specific—use each provider’s checker. Listing is not a guarantee.
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.
Is this ZIP served by CPS Energy or AEP Texas?
CPS Energy is the San Antonio / Bexar municipal utility (e.g., 78227). Always match your bill.
