The City of Farmersville is one of a few cities who own their electric power. Municipal electric utilities offer the following:
? Municipal electric utilities generally provide a profitable revenue source for the city, which serves to both support the utility and to provide other benefits to the citizenry.
? Emphasis of long term community goals as demonstrated by investment in the local infrastructure, energy conservation, renewable energy, pollution prevention, and safety.
? Lower electric prices by a national average of ten percent.
? Superior operational and customer service.
? Local ownership and accountability to the people served with no split allegiance between customers and stockholders.
? Enhanced local control and local employment.
? Equal or greater reliability
How to establish New Electric Service:
Please come by City Hall and bring the following: A valid picture identification (Driver's License), Deposit of $175.00 if you own the property or $225.00 if you are renting the property in cash, check or money order, or credit card. Out of state checks and drivers licenses are accepted. You will also need to fill out an application. You can also download the application, fill it out and return it to City Hall in person, by mail or fax at 972-782-6604. You will need to include a copy of your Driver's License with your faxed or mailed application along with your deposit. Of that amount, $25.00 in a nonrefundable service charge. The remainder of the deposit is refundable when the account is closed out, less the amount due on your final bill.
Transferring Service:
In order to transfer service from one residence to another in Farmersville, please stop by utility office to have this transaction processed.