ELECTRICITY · 79201
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AEP North delivers power and handles outages (West load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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Electricity Rates in 79201
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UTILITIES · 79201
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Childress sanitation (confirm w…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 940-937-3684.
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 · 79201
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas North (AEPN)
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
940-937-3684City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 79201?
AEP Texas North (AEPN) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 79201 (Childress). 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 79201 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 do I start water service when I move into 79201?
Contact City of Childress — Utility Billing / Water & Wastewater at 940-937-3684 or use the city’s published start/portal links. Childress Utility Billing ~940-937-3684; Water & Wastewater ~940-937-3683. Confirm city limits vs Childress County / SPEC Childress district / Greenbelt EC rural. Electric is AEP North / co-op—not city.
How does trash and recycling work in Childress?
Childress trash—confirm with Utility Billing 940-937-3684.
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?
Most AEP Texas North–wired homes can shop competitive REPs. South Plains EC / Greenbelt EC members generally cannot. Confirm ESI ID.
Does Childress 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 79201?
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 REP. Co-op bills (SPEC/Greenbelt) have no separate REP. Outage: AEP 866-223-8508 vs SPEC 888-741-0111 vs Greenbelt 800-527-3082.
