City of Lubbock Approves Retail Electric Providers in Historic Move to Customer Choice

Posted Oct 26, 2023

The approval marks a major milestone in the transition to a competitive electric market and sets the final timeline for customer choice in Lubbock.

Lubbock Power & Light Lowers Electric Rate Heading Into Winter

Posted Oct 17, 2023

Second rate decrease in five months specifically affects the purchased power pass-through rate

Lubbock Power & Light Lowers Electric Rate Heading Into Summer

Posted Apr 26, 2023

Rate decrease specifically affects the purchased power pass-through rate

City of Lubbock Designates Safety Net Retail Electric Providers in Historic Move to Customer Choice

Posted Feb 28, 2023

The approval marks a major milestone in the transition to a competitive electric market and sets the stage for retail providers to begin setting up shop to provide service.

Lubbock Power & Light to Host Public Power Week Customer Appreciation Event

Posted Sep 28, 2022

LP&L is celebrating Public Power Week, October 2-8, along with more than 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.

Lubbock Power & Light Crews Leave for Florida to Assist in Hurricane Ian Recovery

Posted Sep 28, 2022

LP&L crews are making the journey to Lakeland, Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

Lubbock Power & Light Gives ERCOT Official Notice of Opt-In to Competition

Posted Aug 18, 2022

Twelve-month notice is an important milestone in Lubbock’s seven-year journey to historic change

Three Agencies Issue Bond Ratings For Lubbock Power & Light

Posted Aug 05, 2022

Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s issued bond ratings for LP&L. These ratings are important because they impact the long-term debt investment payments for LP&L as it transitions into the next phase of the municipal utility’s future.

Lubbock City Council Vote Solidifies Lubbock Power & Light’s Return to Retail Electric Competition

Posted Feb 22, 2022

LP&L hopes to transition to competitive retail electric service in late 2023 pending state regulatory approval to move all remaining customers into the ERCOT market.

Electric Utility Board Votes In Favor of Transition to Retail Electric Competition

Posted Feb 15, 2022

Today, the Electric Utility Board voted in favor of transitioning Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) to the competitive electric market in Texas, paving the way for Lubbock to once again have retail electric competition.

Lubbock Power & Light Announces Joel Ivy As New Director of Electric Utilities

Posted Dec 28, 2021

Ivy will assume the role of Director following David McCalla’s retirement in April 2022.

Lubbock Power & Light Director David McCalla Announces Retirement

Posted Sep 28, 2021

LP&L Director David McCalla informed the Electric Utility Board of his intention to retire in February 2022 at their regularly scheduled September board meeting.

Lubbock Power & Light Makes History, Successfully Connecting 70% of its System to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Posted May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) finished connecting 70% of its system (approximately 83,000 customers) to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Lubbock Power & Light Completes Saturday ERCOT Migration

Posted May 29, 2021

Saturday work concluded at 6:10 p.m. with LP&L connecting 11 substations to the ERCOT system.

Lubbock Power & Light Connects to ERCOT This Weekend

Posted May 28, 2021

This weekend, Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) is connecting approximately 70% of its system and customers to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Lubbock City Council Approves LP&L Contract Termination with Southwestern Public Service

Posted May 27, 2021

Standard & Poor’s Issues Bond Rating for Lubbock Power & Light

Posted May 22, 2020

Lubbock Power & Light Lowers Electric Rate Heading into Summer

Posted Apr 21, 2020

Electric Utility Board April Meeting to be Held by Virtual Meeting

Posted Apr 20, 2020

Lubbock City Council and LP&L Electric Utility Board Approve Implementation of Advanced Meters

Posted Jun 14, 2018

The Lubbock City Council and Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) Electric Utility Board approved the implementation of advanced meters for LP&L electric customers in Lubbock. The City Council vote follows action taken by the Electric Utility Board on May 29, 2018, approving a contract with Itron, an industry leader in advanced metering for utilities and cities.

LP&L Set to Join ERCOT

Posted May 22, 2018

On March 19, 2018 the Public Utility Commission officially approved Lubbock Power & Light’s application to join the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). It’s a solution that will provide a diversified energy portfolio to Lubbock as well as affordable power to LP&L customers. Watch the video for a full explanation of what you could expect and why this is an important step for the City of Lubbock.

Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Lubbock’s Entry to the ERCOT System

Posted Mar 08, 2018

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved the entry of Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L) to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Public Utility Commission Sets Path for Lubbock’s Entry to the ERCOT System

Posted Feb 15, 2018

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has set the path for the successful entry of Lubbock Power & Light to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The commissioners of the PUCT gave instruction to PUCT staff to return at the March 8th open meeting to present a final order for their approval.

Lubbock City Council and LP&L EUB Approve Stipulations for Proposed ERCOT Transition

Posted Feb 08, 2018

City of Lubbock Utilities Website Provides Account Management and Expanded Payment Options

Posted Nov 15, 2017

Lubbock Power & Light Moves to the Approval Stage of ERCOT Integration Process

Posted Oct 05, 2017

Lubbock Power & Light and Xcel Energy Announce Signing of Two Year Power Contract

Posted Mar 23, 2017

Lubbock Power & Light to Conduct Aerial Survey of Transmission System

Posted Jan 10, 2017

LP&L Announces Promotion of Andy Burcham to Assistant Director of Electric Utilities

Posted May 19, 2016

Rating Agencies Reaffirm Strong Bond Rating for Lubbock Power & Light

Posted Apr 05, 2016

All three major U.S. financial rating agencies reaffirm Lubbock Power & Light’s (LP&L) long-term rating and stable outlook on the municipal electric utility’s system revenue bonds.

LP&L Begins the Process to Join the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

Posted Sep 24, 2015

Lubbock Power and Light (LP&L) has initiated the process to join the Texas state electric grid.

LP&L Pilots Electricity Education Program with Lubbock Independent School District

Posted Apr 01, 2015

Lubbock Power and Light (LP&L) will be launching a pilot electricity education program with Lubbock Independent School District (LISD).

LP&L Director David McCalla Appointed to the Texas Public Power Association Board of Directors

Posted Feb 17, 2015

The Texas Public Power Association (TPPA) appointed Lubbock Power & Light’s (LP&L) director of electric utilities David McCalla to the TPPA Board of Directors during its winter board meeting.

Lubbock Power & Light Experiences Outage Caused by Downed Aircraft

Posted Feb 04, 2015

Lubbock Power & Light is currently experiencing an outage effecting approximately 2,500 customers located primarily in Southeast Lubbock.

Lubbock Power & Light Restores Power to Customers Affected by Outage

Posted Feb 04, 2015

Lubbock Power & Light has restored power to customers affected by tonight’s outage stemming from a downed aircraft.

Lubbock Power & Light Announces the Hiring of Richard Casner as General Counsel

Posted Dec 03, 2014

Lubbock Power & Light is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard Casner as General Counsel. Casner brings to the utility an extensive legal background in both the public and private sector which includes service as First Assistant City Attorney for the cities of Lubbock and Denton, Texas.

LP&L adds new Energy Depot Tool to LPandL.com Helping Customers Manage Utility Usage

Posted Dec 02, 2014

LP&L has added a new energy efficiency tool to LPandL.com to help both our residential and commercial customers better understand and manage their monthly utility usage.

Lubbock Power & Light Electric Utility Board Approves Video Recording of Monthly Board Meetings

Posted Nov 24, 2014

Lubbock Power & Light’s Electric Utility Board (EUB) approved the video recording and online posting of all regularly scheduled monthly board meetings during their November board meeting.

Lubbock Power & Light Announces the Hiring of David McCalla as Director of Electric Utilities

Posted Sep 29, 2014

Lubbock Power & Light is pleased to announce the hiring of David McCalla as Director of Electric Utilities. McCalla, a former General Manager for Greenville Electric Utility System and former President of Texas Public Power Association, brings an extensive knowledge base and years of quality experience to the position.

LP&L Announces the Hiring of David McCalla as Assistant Director of Electric Utilities

Posted May 20, 2014

Lubbock Power & Light is pleased to announce the hiring of David McCalla as Assistant Director of Electric Utilities. McCalla, a former General Manager for Greenville Electric Utility System and former President of Texas Public Power Association, brings an extensive knowledge base and years of quality experience to the position.