ELECTRICITY · 79504
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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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Find your good energy in 79504: compare electricity plans
Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Baird.
Electricity Rates in 79504
Compare 82 plans from 8 providers, starting at 7.3¢ per kWh. AEP North delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 79504
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
Gas: Atmos Energy (Mid-Tex Division) — start 888-286-6700. Leak line 866-322-8667. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Suddenlink.
Start gas service ↗CONTACTS · 79504
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas North OR Taylor Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗GAS LEAK
Atmos Energy (Mid-Tex Division) — natural gas distribution
866-322-8667More 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 · 79504
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 79504?
AEP Texas North OR Taylor Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 79504 (Baird). 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 79504 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 the provider on your bill: AEP North 866-223-8508 or Taylor EC 325-793-8500. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 79504?
Provider varies by street in Baird / 79504 (small city, WSC, special district, or well). Do not assume Sweetwater, Snyder, Merkel, Colorado City, Clyde, Winters, Anson, or Stamford service outside those footprints.
Who handles trash pickup in 79504?
City contract vs private hauler is address-dependent. Confirm with city hall, HOA, or landlord. Multifamily properties often use private haulers.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Atmos Energy (Mid-Tex Division) is the typical LDC for many Baird addresses. Start/transfer: 888-286-6700. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and Atmos 866-322-8667 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP North parcels are competitive (choose a REP). Taylor EC members generally cannot shop REPs.
Does Baird use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—west-central Texas / Abilene–Sweetwater–Snyder communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 79504?
Common options include AT&T, Spectrum, Suddenlink/Optimum (where footprint exists), Frontier, and local WISPs; availability thins in rural Fisher/Haskell/Kent/Stonewall/Knox areas. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.
How do I tell competitive Oncor/AEP wires from a co-op?
Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. Oncor or AEP delivery bills show the TDU with a separate REP. Co-op bills (BCEC, Taylor EC) are from the cooperative (no REP shopping). Match outage numbers to the provider on the bill.
