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Lubbock Power and Light's product is the generation, distribution, and
service of electricity. The market in which it operates is defined as being
within the city limits of Lubbock, Texas and/or within the confines of its
certificated areas as established by the Texas Public Utility Commission.
Lubbock Power and Light operates in three different certificated areas
within the City
of Lubbock.
These areas are those that are single, dual, and triple certificated areas.
In single areas Lubbock Power and Light does not compete, it has either
all or none of the service. In dual areas Lubbock Power and Light only
competes with one competitor
 and in triple certificated areas Lubbock
Power and Light competes with two other competitors. Lubbock Power and
Light’s competitors are Xcel Energy and South Plains Electric Cooperative,
Inc.
Lubbock Power and Light has successfully competed in its market since 1916
and presently serves 129 square miles. The success of the company can be
contributed to many initiatives, but the single largest reason for success
is the fact that the citizenry of Lubbock and i t's
elected officials and appointed boards are involved in and support the
utility's strategic plans and growth.
LP&L owns and operates
four power plants located throughout the City of Lubbock. Three of
the plants are operational today. The different
types of power generation sources include internal combustion, steam
turbines and gas turbines, which are used to generate electricity from
thirteen units.
LP&L currently owns and
operates Interconnect tie lines located
strategically around the City of Lubbock.
These tie lines are connected to the region's transmission
lines. The tie lines give Lubbock Power and Light the advantage of purchasing
power “off-system,” providing additional power for Lubbock
Power and Light’s customers if needed. Each interchange is capable
of importing up to 100 MVA.
LP&L also owns and operates
a 69,000-volt (69KV) transmission loop system, 80.1 miles in length,
which provides bulk power to fifteen (15KV)
69,000/12,470 bulk substations in the City of Lubbock. These substations
could provide up to 603 MVA. Of the above 69KV transmission lines, 27.49
miles have been constructed for operation at 115 KV. When system load
dictates, these lines will be energized to 115KV and provide an additional
250% of transmission capacity due to the increased voltage. The interconnections
are tied to LP&L through 8.45 miles of 230 KV
transmission lines.
The
distribution system includes approximately 685 miles of overhead
distribution lines and approximately 312.8 miles of underground distribution
lines. There are two (4KV)12,470/4,160-volt substations in the distribution
system. LP& L has 18,794 distribution transformers in the system. |
