ELECTRICITY · 79505
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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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Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Benjamin.
Electricity Rates in 79505
Compare 82 plans from 8 providers, starting at 7.3¢ per kWh. AEP North delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 79505
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
We couldn't confirm piped natural gas for every address in this ZIP — check with the local gas company or your property manager.
CONTACTS · 79505
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas North (AEPN)
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 79505?
AEP Texas North (AEPN) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 79505 (Benjamin). 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 79505 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. If your bill shows Taylor EC, call 325-793-8500; BCEC 855-940-3872. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 79505?
Provider varies by street in Benjamin / 79505 (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 79505?
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?
Piped gas is not confirmed for every 79505 address—many rural west-central homes use propane. Where Atmos Mid-Tex serves, start 888-286-6700; leak 866-322-8667. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and your gas provider from a safe place.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
Delivery is regulated through AEP Texas North as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs.
Does Benjamin 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 79505?
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.
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.
