New Resident Utility Setup
Gold Talon Apartments Apartment Utility Setup in Universal City, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Gold Talon Apartments?
Most apartment communities like Gold Talon Apartments in Universal City bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with Gold Talon Apartments's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Gold Talon Apartments in Universal City, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
Gold Talon Apartments is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Gold Talon Apartments
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
Been here since the beginning of August and so far I'm loving it! The manager Jessel is very sweet and helpful. She made the leasing process easy and fun! The few work orders I had to file, she made sure got done within a very reasonable time frame. The complex is older but it…
Gena has been great while I’ve been living in Gold Talon. Whenever I have a concern she always makes sure to address it sooner rather than later. She listens to her tenants as well, when I mentioned to her that my family situation was changing in passing, she reached out to…
I've been here for about 4 months. So far I love it. The property manager is awesome and she's very sweet and on top of everything. I have had no issues at all. She was very attentive when I was thinking about moving here. I feel safe here too. It's very quiet all days off the…
Moved in about a month ago. Before my move in, I showed interest approximately 2 months before. Gena was very informative and kept me in the loop with different floor plans that were coming available. I kept changing my mind about my options but she was very patient. After the…
I have been at Gold Talon for a little over a year and recently signed another year long lease. We love Gina in the office and all of the staff at Gold Talon. They are always available and willing to help with anything. We are looking forward to the next year here.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Gold Talon Apartments
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer
City of Universal City
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to Universal City's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Gold Talon Apartments
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Gold Talon Apartments.
3 days before move-in
Call CenterPoint Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Gold Talon Apartments and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Spectrum internet installation for your first week at Gold Talon Apartments — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Gold Talon Apartments
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near Gold Talon Apartments
Based on provider coverage reported for Universal City, TX:
Spectrum
AT&T FiberFiber available
GVTC FiberFiber available
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