ELECTRICITY · 78840
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AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
Compare electricity plans ↗AEP Central · SouthDEL RIO · TX
Find your good energy in 78840: compare electricity plans
Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Del Rio.
Electricity Rates in 78840
Compare 86 plans from 8 providers, starting at 6.6¢ per kWh. AEP Central delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 78840
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Del Rio solid waste (Platform W…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 830-774-8550.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: City of Del Rio — start 830-774-8550. Leak line 830-774-8550. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Suddenlink.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC)
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
830-774-8550City resources ↗GAS LEAK
City of Del Rio — municipal natural gas (via Utility Billing)
830-774-8550More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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CHECKLISTS · 78840
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Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78840?
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78840 (Del Rio). 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 78840 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 (24/7) or use aeptexas.com outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires. Downed line: 911 and AEP.
How does trash and recycling work in Del Rio?
Del Rio residential trash via Platform Waste Solutions; Utility Billing 830-774-8550.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
City of Del Rio provides municipal natural gas via Utility Billing (830-774-8550). Suspected leak: leave immediately, then 911 and Utility Billing routing (830-774-8550 (Utility Billing routing); after hours 830-774-8636).
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
Most AEP Texas Central–wired homes in this ZIP can shop competitive REPs. Co-op pockets (Rio Grande EC / Medina EC / Bandera EC) cannot. Confirm ESI ID.
Does Del Rio use Dallas 311 or Houston 311?
No. Only parcels inside City of Dallas or City of Houston limits use those 311 systems. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 78840?
Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.
How do I tell AEP from a co-op?
AEP bills list AEP Texas as TDU plus a separate REP name. Co-op bills (RGEC/Medina/Bandera) have no separate REP. Outage phones differ: AEP 866-223-8508 vs RGEC 800-749-1509 / Medina 866-632-3532 / Bandera 866-226-3372.
