Reliable utilities and strong infrastructure are important to ensure efficient and successful business operations. In Kilgore, companies not only reap the benefits of well-maintained infrastructure but also have access to low rates and a high-speed fiber-optic network.
Reliable utilities and strong infrastructure are important to ensure efficient and successful business operations. In Kilgore, companies not only reap the benefits of well-maintained infrastructure but also have access to low rates and a high-speed fiber-optic network.
Utilities
Utilities
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Electric
American Electric Power serves regulated, low-cost electricity to Kilgore through Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO.) Average residential, commercial, and industrial annualized rates in the Kilgore region are some of the lowest in the nation.
Water & Sewer
The City’s Collection and Distribution division maintains the water distribution and wastewater infrastructure, including water mains and service lines, valves, fire hydrants, sanitary sewer and service lines, and manholes, along with the wastewater treatment.
Telephone & Internet
T-1 line and ISDN lines are available in Kilgore, with POPs for MCI, AT&T, and Sprint available 11 miles from Kilgore. Fiber broadband services are available through Conterra Networks and Frontier. Additional fiber lines are planned for certain areas of the city from Sparklight and Etex Communications. Wireless internet provided by SkyNET Country.
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy is the main natural gas utility serving Kilgore. Large Capacity Users have the ability to negotiate pricing based on volumetric and load factor designated rate schedules.
Electric
American Electric Power serves regulated, low-cost electricity to Kilgore through Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO.) Average residential, commercial, and industrial annualized rates in the Kilgore region are some of the lowest in the nation.
Water & Sewer
The City’s Collection and Distribution division maintains the water distribution and wastewater infrastructure, including water mains and service lines, valves, fire hydrants, sanitary sewer and service lines, and manholes, along with the wastewater treatment.
Telephone & Internet
T-1 line and ISDN lines are available in Kilgore, with POPs for MCI, AT&T, and Sprint available 11 miles from Kilgore. Fiber broadband services are available through Conterra Networks and Frontier. Additional fiber lines are planned for certain areas of the city from Sparklight and Etex Communications. Wireless internet provided by SkyNET Country.
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy is the main natural gas utility serving Kilgore. Large Capacity Users have the ability to negotiate pricing based on volumetric and load factor designated rate schedules.
