ELECTRICITY · 78870
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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 78870: compare electricity plans
Compare live plans from local providers, plus water, trash and gas contacts for Knippa.
Electricity Rates in 78870
Compare 86 plans from 8 providers, starting at 6.6¢ per kWh. AEP Central delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 78870
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.
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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 · 78870
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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CHECKLISTS · 78870
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78870?
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78870 (Knippa). 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 78870 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?
Match your bill: AEP Texas Central 866-223-8508 or Medina EC 866-632-3532. Your REP (if any) does not restore wires. Downed line: 911 + provider.
How does trash and recycling work in Knippa?
Trash is address-dependent (city contract vs private hauler). Confirm with city hall, HOA, or landlord. Multifamily often private.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Piped gas is not confirmed for every address here—propane is common. Uvalde and Del Rio have municipal gas inside those cities only. Suspected leak: leave, then 911.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Texas Central-wired homes can shop REPs. Medina EC members generally cannot.
Does Knippa 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 78870?
Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.
How do I tell AEP from the co-op?
AEP bills list AEP as TDU with a separate REP. Co-op bills (Medina EC) have no separate REP. Outage phones: AEP 866-223-8508 vs co-op 866-632-3532.
