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Company

Lubbock Power and Light (LP&L), is the municipally owned electric utility of the City of Lubbock Texas, a Texas municipal corporation.

LP&L began operations in September 1917.

LP&L provides electricity to customers within the city limits of Lubbock Texas.

LP&L is largest provider of electricity in Lubbock with over 77% of the electric market, including providing electric service to Texas Tech University.

LP&L employs over 240 people, including Dr. Gary Zheng who serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer.

LP&L is operated by an independent Electric Utility Board with officer status within the City of Lubbock.  They are appointed by the Lubbock City Council and receive no compensation for their volunteer service.

LP&L is governed by the Lubbock City Council.  

LP&L has 4 divisions including Electric Production, Electric Distribution, Electric Administration and Business Office Operations.

LP&L owns and operates 3 power plants and over 20 substations in Lubbock.

LP&L is a member of the West Texas Municipal Power Association.

LP&L's electric system revenue bonds are rated at A- by Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poor's Rating Service.

Service

LP&L’s Business Office Operations provide billing, collection and meter reading services for the City of Lubbock Utilities.

Customers receive combined billing for LP&L electric service and City of Lubbock Utilities service which include water, sewer, storm water and garbage.

LP&L provides 7 payment options to its customers including payments by web, phone, automated bank drafts and Western Union Pay Stations.

LP&L’s electric rates are typically among the lowest in Texas.