Dusty Rice Claims Victory as LP&L's Apprentice of the Year
Posted Apr 11, 2024
Rising through the ranks, Rice, a fourth-year lineman apprentice, emerged victorious in LP&L’s Lineman Rodeo Tryouts with a time of just over 24 minutes.
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Lubbock Power & Light Completes Historic Move to ERCOT
Posted Dec 11, 2023
This was the final migration of customers to ERCOT and sets the stage for the competitive electric market in Lubbock.
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Lubbock Power & Light Connects Remaining Customers to ERCOT This Weekend
Posted Dec 05, 2023
This is the final migration of customers and the completion of Lubbock’s historic move to ERCOT.
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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.
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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
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Lubbock Power & Light Lowers Electric Rate Heading Into Summer
Posted Apr 26, 2023
Rate decrease specifically affects the purchased power pass-through rate
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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Lubbock City Council Approves LP&L Contract Termination with Southwestern Public Service
Posted May 27, 2021
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Lubbock City Council and LP&L EUB Approve Stipulations for Proposed ERCOT Transition
Posted Feb 08, 2018
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City of Lubbock Utilities Website Provides Account Management and Expanded Payment Options
Posted Nov 15, 2017
Read MoreLubbock Power & Light Moves to the Approval Stage of ERCOT Integration Process
Posted Oct 05, 2017
Read MoreLubbock Power & Light and Xcel Energy Announce Signing of Two Year Power Contract
Posted Mar 23, 2017
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LP&L Announces Promotion of Andy Burcham to Assistant Director of Electric Utilities
Posted May 19, 2016
Read MoreRating 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.
Read MoreLP&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.
Read MoreLP&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).
Read MoreLP&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.
Read MoreLubbock 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.
Read MoreLubbock 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.
Read MoreLubbock 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.
Read MoreLP&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.
Read MoreLubbock 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.
Read MoreLubbock 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.
Read MoreLP&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.
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