ELECTRICITY · 79843
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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 79843: compare electricity plans
Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Marfa.
Electricity Rates in 79843
Compare 82 plans from 8 providers, starting at 7.3¢ per kWh. AEP North delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 79843
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
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 · 79843
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas North and/or Rio Grande EC
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 79843?
AEP Texas North and/or Rio Grande EC is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 79843 (Marfa). 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 79843 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 the wires company on your bill: 866-223-8508 (AEP); 800-749-1509 (RGEC). Your Retail Electric Provider (if any) does not restore poles or wires. Downed line: 911 + your wires company.
Is electricity competitive here?
Start with the rate table at the top of this page. It lists the lowest available 79843 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh with the date they were last updated. Open any plan to see its Electricity Facts Label (EFL), then enroll online with WattKarma. Running a business? See business electricity rates for 79843 below or request a custom quote.
How do I start water service when I move into 79843?
Water provider varies by exact address in Marfa / 79843 (city, WSC, or small system).
How does trash and recycling work in Marfa?
Trash arrangements vary in 79843.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Confirm propane vs piped on prior bills. If you smell gas on a piped system: leave and call 911.
Does Marfa have 311?
Marfa typically does not use a Houston-style dial-311 as the primary utility line in this research. Use published city utility numbers and city hall portals. Life-threatening emergencies: 911.
Which internet providers serve 79843?
Common options vary by street in Marfa: AT&T, cable (Spectrum/Optimum/Xfinity), and local fiber/fixed wireless where built. Availability is address-specific—use each provider’s checker. Listing is not a guarantee.
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.
Is Far West Texas competitive electricity territory?
Alpine/Marfa city cores often sit on AEP Texas North competitive wires (shop REPs). Deep Brewster/Presidio/Jeff Davis/Terrell rural is typically Rio Grande EC NONCOMP. Always match the bill.
