Retail Electric Competition
We've Flipped the Switch!
It’s been our pleasure serving you. LP&L has officially transitioned to retail electric competition, which means that LP&L is no longer a retail electric provider. This monumental move officially completes the journey to retail electric competition.
The window to choose a new provider officially closed on February 15. A total of 65% of customers chose their provider during the shopping window.
Please note: LP&L will not be a retail electric provider, and will not partner with any retailers or trade groups related with competition and the retail electric market. LP&L and City of Lubbock will not contact customers to assist them with the shopping process. Customers will not have the option to stay with LP&L.P
Para español: El Camino Hacia la Competencia
Past Events
View recordings of past community meetings on retail electric competition here: Retail Electric Competition Community Meetings.
Explainer Videos
Para español: El poder de elegir ya ha llegado
Para español: Como cambiará el rol futuro de LP&L?
Para español: Competencia de Venta de Electricidad de LP&L
News and Updates
12/11/23
Lubbock Power & Light Completes Historic Move to ERCOT
10/26/23
City of Lubbock Approves Retail Electric Providers in Historic Move to Customer Choice
10/17/23
Lubbock Power & Light Lowers Electric Rate Heading Into Winter
4/18/23
Lubbock Power & Light Lowers Electric Rate Heading Into Summer
2/28/23
City of Lubbock Designates Safety Net Retail Electric Providers in Historic Move to Customer Choice
8/18/22
Lubbock Power & Light Gives ERCOT Official Notice of Opt-In to Competition
2/22/22
Lubbock City Council Vote Solidifies Return to Retail Electric Competition
2/15/22
Electric Utility Board Votes In Favor of Transition to Retail Electric Competition
Definitions
- Energy deregulation: The act of separating generation, transmission, distribution and sales processes and allowing several supply companies to compete for customers.
- Retail electric provider (REP): REPs are the companies that compete with one another in deregulated areas to sell energy rates to residential and commercial customers. They are responsible for the supply of your energy, while the local utility oversees the delivery.
- Transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP): TDSPs own or operate the equipment that transmit and distribute electricity in Texas. LP&L will be the TDSP for Lubbock, and will take care of your poles and power lines. This is also the company you should call in case of a power outage.
- Default retail provider: A stopgap energy provider who supplies your electricity if you do not choose a retail provider or if your retail provider goes out of business during your contract term. These are assigned by utility area.