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79604 resource guide

Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for Abilene PO Box ZIP, Physical street address required, and AEP Texas North.

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UTILITIES · 79604

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ELECTRICITY · 79604

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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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CONTACTS · 79604

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FAQ · 79604

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 79604?

AEP Texas North — Transmission and Distribution Utility (competitive retail choice). 79604 (Abilene) is typically AEP Texas North competitive retail-choice territory (historically WTU). AEP outage 866-223-8508; CS 877-373-4858. Shop REPs on Power to Choose or WattKarma. NOT Oncor. Taylor EC or other co-ops can appear on rural fringes—match ESI ID.

Who do I call when the power goes out?

Call the wires company on your bill: 866-223-8508. Your Retail Electric Provider (if any) does not restore poles or wires. Downed line: 911 + your wires company.

Is electricity competitive here?

Yes for competitive TDU meters (Oncor, CenterPoint Houston Electric, AEP Texas North/Central)—shop REPs on Power to Choose / WattKarma. Address-verify; mixed ZIPs exist. Match ESI ID / bill before assuming choice.

How do I start water service when I move into 79604?

Contact City of Abilene — Water Utilities / Customer Service Center at 325-676-6200. City of Abilene Customer Service Center handles water, sewer, refuse start/transfer — 325-676-6200. Apply online or at 4595 South 1st Street.

How does trash and recycling work in Abilene?

Refuse typically on City of Abilene utility bill. Call 325-676-6200. Multifamily may be private.

Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?

Atmos Energy typically distributes natural gas where confirmed in Abilene. Start: 888-286-6700. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and Atmos 866-322-8667 from a safe place.

Does Abilene have 311?

Abilene typically does not use a Houston-style dial-311 as the primary utility line in this research. Use published city utility numbers (325-676-6200) and city hall portals. Life-threatening emergencies: 911.

Which internet providers serve 79604?

Common options vary by street in Abilene: 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 Abilene served by Oncor or AEP Texas?

Abilene city proper is typically AEP Texas North (competitive), not Oncor. Taylor Electric Cooperative serves many rural Taylor County parcels. Match ESI ID—do not assume Oncor.