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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted Jun 16, 2021
Rain or shine, safety is always at the top of every lineman’s mind.
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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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Posted Mar 26, 2021
Today we're celebrating a local community hero, The Salvation Army of Lubbock.
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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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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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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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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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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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Posted Dec 19, 2019
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Posted Sep 27, 2019
Employee Spotlight on Kista Jones and her son, Jaylon
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted Jan 02, 2019
Notification of Lane Closure On 82nd Street due to Utility Work
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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