Meet the Team: Gwen Stafford
Posted Jan 25, 2023
We sat down with LP&L’s executive team and asked them to tell us a little bit more about themselves. Meet Gwen Stafford, Chair of the Electric Utility Board.
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Meet the Team: Joel Ivy
Posted Jan 25, 2023
We sat down with LP&L’s executive team and asked them to tell us a little bit more about themselves. Meet Joel Ivy, LP&L's Director of Electric Utilities.
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Future of LP&L in Retail Competition Explainer
Posted Dec 20, 2022
Lubbock Power and Light is giving customers the power to choose by bringing back retail electric competition as soon as Fall 2023. Check out this explainer video on the future role of LP&L.
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LP&L’s Finance Director Charts Her Own Course
Posted Dec 08, 2022
Kacey Ortiz, LP&L's finance director, knows how to take her own advice: “It’s never too late to go after what you want.”
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Hurricane Heroes: LP&L Linemen Power On Florida After Disaster
Posted Nov 09, 2022
As news of Hurricane Ian’s landfall spread, the LP&L crew was one of the first to respond to Lakeland Electric’s call for assistance.
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Lubbock Power & Light Retail Electric Competition Explainer
Posted Jun 27, 2022
Lubbock Power and Light is transitioning to retail electric competition, giving you the power to choose the electric provider that best meets your home and business energy needs.
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Solving Puzzles in the Control Room with SCADA
Posted Jun 14, 2022
Piecing together a puzzle in the middle of a hectic moment can be unnerving, but SCADA Transmission Operations Supervisor Cody Kirk and his team are up for the challenge 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Looking Back at 2021: LP&L's Top 3 Plugged In Stories
Posted Jan 06, 2022
What a year! This year we had to get accustomed to many changes in our everyday lives, but we are glad our community was there to help along the way. Here’s a look at the top 3 stories on Plugged In from 2021.
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Meet Your Account Support Team
Posted Dec 07, 2021
In August 2021, the City of Lubbock Utilities created the Account Support department to assist large commercial accounts, reducing hold times and providing timely and efficient customer service.
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‘Tis the Season for Thanks… and Goulash!
Posted Nov 23, 2021
It’s that time of year when friends and family gather at the dining table to share lighthearted stories, enjoy some good laughs and reflect on what to be thankful for.
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Celebrating Our Community Heroes: South Plains Food Bank
Posted Sep 30, 2021
Today we're celebrating local community hero, South Plains Food Bank. Natalia Serna, volunteer manager, shares the many ways they fulfill their mission to make sure no one goes to bed hungry.
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Safety on the Front Lines
Posted Jun 16, 2021
Rain or shine, safety is always at the top of every lineman’s mind.
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Celebrating Our Community Heroes: Volunteer Center of Lubbock
Posted Jun 09, 2021
Today we're celebrating local community hero, Volunteer Center of Lubbock. Sharon Bass, executive director, shares how the organization works to nurture a culture of service in the South Plains and develop the next generation of leaders.
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Celebrating Our Community Heroes: The Salvation Army of Lubbock
Posted Mar 26, 2021
Today we're celebrating a local community hero, The Salvation Army of Lubbock.
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Meet Your Newest Board Member: Solomon Fields
Posted Mar 10, 2021
Meet Solomon Fields, senior pastor at St. John Baptist Church and the newest Electric Utility Board member.
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Celebrating Our Community Heroes: Catholic Charities of Lubbock
Posted Jan 07, 2021
Over the next few months, we're celebrating a few of our community heroes. Today we're highlighting Catholic Charities of Lubbock.
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Looking Back at 2020: LP&L’s Top 3 Plugged In Stories
Posted Jan 05, 2021
What a year! Despite its challenges, we saw many examples of our community coming together to help one another. Take a look back at the top stories from 2020.
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Best in Class: From Elementary School Teacher to Technical Trainer
Posted Nov 23, 2020
An elementary school teacher and technical trainer sound like two different jobs, but they have more in common than you might think.
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A LP&L Employee’s Call of Duty to Protect the Environment
Posted Oct 23, 2020
Darla Ward has been leading LP&L’s environmental and pipeline safety regulatory compliance efforts since 2009.
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COLU Employee Helps East Lubbock Youth Follow Their Dreams and Achieve Success
Posted Dec 19, 2019
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Friday Night Lights: A Family Story
Posted Sep 27, 2019
Employee Spotlight on Kista Jones and her son, Jaylon
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Why Do We Use More Energy in the Summer?
Posted Aug 15, 2019
The end of summer is often the hottest part of the season, which means West Texans are doing everything they can to keep cool. Weather is the #1 driver of energy use in your home. As the temperature increases, so does your energy use. Based on historical averages, there is a 30-40% increase in customer electricity use from May to June and again from June to July.
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2019 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo
Posted Jul 16, 2019
Cheer on our LP&L linemen team at the 2019 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo on Saturday, July 20, in Seguin, TX!
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Sutherlands HomeBase Saves Inside and Out
Posted Jun 10, 2019
Sutherlands HomeBase recently transitioned 100% of its light bulbs to LEDs, an energy efficient lighting source. LP&L had a chance to connect with David Berry, the store general manager, to discuss the move towards energy efficiency and how it affects the business’s bottom line.
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How to Prepare for Summer Heat
Posted Mar 29, 2019
Rising temperatures are the #1 driver of rising electric use and higher bills. Here's a list of ways to find energy savings throughout your home in the summer months.
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Keeping Lubbock Powered: The People Who Manage the City’s Emergency Operations Center
Posted Mar 19, 2019
During major storms, you may not realize all that occurs behind the scenes. When a major December storm brought hazardous conditions to Lubbock, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) went to work.
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Stay Safe Around Downed Power Lines
Posted Jan 15, 2019
Severe weather can strike at any time. If you see downed power lines, consider them energized and dangerous and always stay as far away as possible. Knowing what to do around downed power lines can keep you and your neighbors safe.
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Notification of Lane Closure On 82nd Street due to Utility Work
Posted Jan 02, 2019
Notification of Lane Closure On 82nd Street due to Utility Work
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The Show Must Go On: Moonlight Musicals Powers Back to Action
Posted Dec 17, 2018
The Saturday, June 23 outdoor performance of “The Music Man” was running just as the cast and crew had rehearsed it. Then, in the middle of Act 1, the sound stopped and the lights flickered and faded one by one, leaving the entire stage and its 400 show attendees in the dark.
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Behind the Scenes: Lighting Up Lubbock with Annual Texas Tech Tradition
Posted Nov 30, 2018
With a flip of the switch, over 20,000 Texas Tech students and local residents will kick off the holiday season at the 60th Annual Carol of Lights on Friday, Nov. 30. It’s a fun holiday tradition that recently became more energy efficient.
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Rising to the challenge: LP&L linemen showcased their on-the-job skills at Texas Lineman’s Rodeo
Posted Aug 09, 2018
On Saturday, July 21, Lubbock Power & Light journeyman and apprentice teams competed in the 22nd Annual Texas Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin. This was LP&L’s third year competing in this rigorous competition, which hosts the best teams across the entire state.
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How To Reduce Your Summer Utility Bills
Posted Jun 26, 2018
Summer is here, which means it’s time to battle the Texas heat with our air conditioners. Did you know weather is the #1 driver of energy use in your home?
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“I had frozen tears on my face:” State School shares story of restored power, comfort
Posted May 23, 2018
When Winter Storm Goliath struck Lubbock just after Christmas in 2015, the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, known as the State School, had a crisis on its hands.
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When the Lights Go Off, LP&L is On
Posted May 10, 2018
From a warm sunny day to a winter storm, the Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) Distribution team is constantly monitoring Lubbock’s electric grid.
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Meet Camille, a Texas Tech alum with a big heart for the Lubbock community
Posted Apr 11, 2018
Camille Powe is a Texas Tech alumna who came to Lubbock over 30 years ago and never left
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Not Their First Rodeo: LP&L Linemen Compete in Seguin to Practice Their Craft
Posted Jan 23, 2018
A team of LP&L line workers recently competed in the 2017 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin, Texas. The Lineman’s Rodeo is an action-packed event in which line workers from across the state get together to compete in their craft.
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