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Find your good energy in 78336: compare electricity plans

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

UTILITIES · 78336

Electricity & city services

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Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.

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ELECTRICITY · 78336

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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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CONTACTS · 78336

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CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — South Texas Geographic Rate Area

888-876-5786More information ↗

Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.

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FAQ · 78336

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78336?

AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78336 (Aransas Pass). 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 78336 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?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508, or use aeptexas.com outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires or poles. Downed line: stay away, call 911 and AEP Texas. If your bill shows Nueces EC, call 800-632-9288; SPEC members call 888-740-2220.

Who handles trash pickup in 78336?

City of Aransas Pass garbage (Frontier Waste contractor). Phone: 361-758-5301. Aransas Pass garbage via Frontier Waste (city lists 361-289-5588 for hauler; start service with Utility Customer Service 361-758-5301). Multifamily may be private.

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

CenterPoint Energy (Entex) South Texas is the typical LDC for many Aransas Pass addresses. Start/transfer: 800-427-7142. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and CenterPoint 888-876-5786 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.

Is electricity regulated or competitive here?

Delivery is regulated through AEP Texas Central as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage.

Does Aransas Pass use Houston or Dallas 311?

No—Coastal Bend communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Corpus Christi has its own 311 (361-826-2489 outside city) for Corpus Christi city services—do not assume it covers Aransas Pass / 78336. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.

Which internet providers serve 78336?

Common Coastal Bend options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier, and Sparklight where built; availability thins in rural Duval/Brooks/Jim Hogg/Bee parcels and on barrier islands. 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.