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79832 resource guide
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ELECTRICITY · 79832
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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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We couldn't confirm trash service for every address in this ZIP — city requests via 432-837-0047, or check with your city or property manager.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: City of Alpine — start 432-837-0047. Leak line 432-837-0047. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Suddenlink.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas North and/or Rio Grande EC — address-verify
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
432-837-0047City resources ↗GAS LEAK
City of Alpine — municipal natural gas distribution
432-837-0047More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
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Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 79832?
MIXED — AEP Texas North (competitive) and/or Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (non-competitive) — address-verify. 79832 (Alpine) may be AEP Texas North competitive city wires OR Rio Grande EC NONCOMP rural. AEP outage 866-223-8508; RGEC 800-749-1509 (Alpine area office context 432-837-0941). Co-op members generally cannot shop REPs. Match ESI ID before Power to Choose.
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?
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 79832?
Contact City of Alpine — Utility Billing (water / municipal gas) at 432-837-0047. City of Alpine Utility Billing 432-837-0047 (option 2 per city billing pages) for water and municipal gas. Online portal alpinecity.epayub.com.
How does trash and recycling work in Alpine?
Confirm trash with City of Alpine utility billing or city hall; phone may route via 432-837-0047.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
City of Alpine provides municipal natural gas with water billing (432-837-0047). If you smell gas: leave immediately, then call 911 and notify city utilities from a safe place.
Does Alpine have 311?
Alpine typically does not use a Houston-style dial-311 as the primary utility line in this research. Use published city utility numbers (432-837-0047) and city hall portals. Life-threatening emergencies: 911.
Which internet providers serve 79832?
Common options vary by street in Alpine: 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.
