Skip to content
WattKarma

IMPERIAL · TX

Find your good energy in 79743: compare electricity plans

Compare live plans from local providers, plus water, trash and gas contacts for Imperial.

UTILITIES · 79743

Electricity & city services

02 / UTILITIES

Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.

↯

ELECTRICITY · 79743

Compare electricity plans

AEP North delivers power and handles outages (West load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.

Compare electricity plans ↗AEP North · West

CONTACTS · 79743

Outage & emergency contacts

03 / CONTACTS

EMERGENCY

Police · Fire · EMS

911

For immediate emergencies only.

READ NEXT

Understand your plan before you switch

Short guides from the WattKarma blog on reading an offer and knowing what your bill will actually say.

NEARBY ZIP CODES

Electricity rates in nearby ZIP codes

CHECKLISTS · 79743

Checklists by situation

04 / CHECKLISTS

Already living here

Contacts and plans worth keeping handy for Imperial.

0 of 4 checked

FAQ · 79743

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 79743?

Oncor Electric Delivery OR Rio Grande Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 79743 (Imperial). 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 79743 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: Oncor 888-313-4747, RGEC 800-749-1509, or TNMP 888-866-7456. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.

How do I start water service when I move into 79743?

Provider varies by street in Imperial / 79743 (small city, WSC, special district, or well). Do not assume Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, or Fort Stockton service outside those footprints.

Who handles trash pickup in 79743?

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 79743 address—many rural Permian homes use propane. Where Atmos West Texas 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?

Oncor/TNMP parcels are competitive. RGEC members generally cannot shop REPs.

Does Imperial use Houston or Dallas 311?

No—Permian Basin / Midland–Odessa communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.

Which internet providers serve 79743?

Common options include AT&T, Spectrum, Suddenlink/Optimum (where footprint exists), and Frontier; availability thins in rural Reeves/Pecos/Loving/Upton areas. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.

How do I tell competitive Oncor/TNMP wires from a co-op?

Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. Oncor or TNMP delivery bills show the TDU with a separate REP. Co-op bills (RGEC, SWTEC, Lyntegar) are from the cooperative (no REP shopping). Match outage numbers to the provider on the bill.