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In 1916, Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) was founded as a municipally owned utility with a mission to generate and distribute electricity to the Lubbock community. For more than a century, LP&L managed both the delivery and sale of electricity for local customers, serving more than 100,000 residential and business accounts throughout the city.
A major change occurred in December 2023 when LP&L successfully completed the transition of all customers to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power grid. This transition paved the way for retail competition in Lubbock, making it one of the first Texas communities served by a municipally owned utility to enter ERCOT’s competitive retail electricity market.
Beginning in 2024, customers in the LP&L service area gained the ability to choose their own Retail Electricity Provider (REP). While customers now shop for electricity plans from competing providers, LP&L continues to operate as the local transmission and distribution utility (TDU), maintaining the infrastructure that delivers electricity throughout Lubbock.
Since the transition to retail electric competition, LP&L’s primary focus is delivering electricity and maintaining the infrastructure that powers homes and businesses throughout Lubbock. As the local TDU, LP&L is responsible for several essential functions that help ensure safe and reliable electric service.
Unlike investor-owned utilities that serve multiple regions across Texas, LP&L is municipally owned so its service area is limited to the city of Lubbock.
While LP&L distributes the electricity and maintains the local electric infrastructure, customers can choose from REPs that offer plans with different rates, contract terms, renewable energy options, and other incentives.
| Plan Name | ¢/kWh | Est. Bill | Term | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariot Energy - GridPlus 12 | 9.9¢ | $99.00 | 12 mos. | 4.4 |
| APG&E - SimpleSaver 14 | 10.1¢ | $101.00 | 14 mos. | 4.8 |
| Frontier Utilities - Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 10.4¢ | $104.00 | 24 mos. | 4.8 |
| Gexa Energy - Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 | 10.4¢ | $104.00 | 24 mos. | 5 |
| Companion Energy - Companion Savings + Benefits 12 | 10.4¢ | $104.00 | 12 mos. | 4.3 |
| 4Change Energy - Maxx Saver Select 12 | 12.7¢ | $127.00 | 12 mos. | 4.9 |
| BKV Energy - Lantana 6 | 14.5¢ | $145.00 | 6 mos. | 4.8 |
| CleanSky Energy - Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special | 15.8¢ | $158.00 | 12 mos. | 3.6 |
| Atlantex Power - Luminous 12 | 16.9¢ | $169.00 | 12 mos. | 3.8 |
The average electricity rate in the LP&L service area is 16.7¢.
LP&L charges a delivery fee to help cover the cost of operating, maintaining, and improving the electric infrastructure that delivers power through Lubbock. This fee is separate from the electricity supply charges set by your REP and appears monthly on your electricity bill regardless of which provider you choose. The monthly delivery fee for LP&L is:
LP&L continues to invest in infrastructure improvements and operational upgrades designed to strengthen reliability, improve efficiency and support the growing needs of the Lubbock community.
In 2024, the LP&L Electric Utility Board approved the purchase of five bucket trucks equipped with Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) technology. These trucks are designed to power jobsite equipment without running the vehicle engine, helping reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, noise levels, and emissions. The new vehicles will support LP&L’s Overhead, Service, and Street Light departments as they maintain and improve the local electric system. Combined with investments in substations, transmission facilities, and distribution equipment, these upgrades help LP&L continue providing safe and dependable electric service for homes and businesses throughout Lubbock.
The best time to shop for a new electricity rate in Texas is in the spring or fall when energy demand and prices are typically lower.
No. LP&L does not charge customers for choosing a different Retail Electricity Provider (REP). However, your current REP may charge an Early Termination Fee (ETF) if you cancel your contract before it expires.
No. LP&L does not sell electricity plans. Customers must choose a REP for their electricity supply.
LP&L delivery charges help cover the cost of maintaining electric infrastructure, including poles, wires, meters, substations, and other equipment.
Contact LP&L during a power outage, regardless of which REP supplies your electricity. Customers can call 806-775-2509 or view the LP&L outage map for updates.
