What are the current electric rates in Lubbock, Texas?

As of September 2024, the average electricity rate in Texas is . Rates in Lubbock may vary slightly depending on the provider and plan you choose. Enter your zip code to see current rates from multiple providers.

Compare Lubbock Electricity Rates, Plans, and Providers

Written by Enri Zhulati, Edited by Ryan Hatch, Reviewed by Brad Gregory

Updated November 13, 2024 Article

At your usage level

What Lubbock plans cost right now

Live pricing for the Lubbock Power & Light delivery territory · August 2026

15.9¢
Average across live Lubbock plans: 5.6¢
Where plans we price start today: Paying more than 15.9¢? It isn’t your fault.
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Computed across 71 live plans at 1,000 kWh, Lubbock Power & Light delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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Top plans

Top Lubbock plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Plan	Term	Rate	Est. monthly total	Cancel fee	Order now →
Simple Value - 24 Just Energy	24 mo	13.7¢	$69	$175	Order now →
Rent Simple Saver 10 APGE	10 mo	13.9¢	$70	$150	Order now →
Saver Value 12 Frontier Utilities	12 mo	14.1¢	$71	$150	Order now →
Eco Saver Lite 12 Gexa Energy	12 mo	14.1¢	$71	$150	Order now →
Rent Simple Saver 12 APGE	12 mo	14.2¢	$71	$150	Order now →

Plan	Term	Rate	Est. monthly total	Cancel fee	Order now →
Smart Choice - 12 Just Energy	12 mo	5.6¢	$56	$175	Order now →
SimpleSaver 10 APGE	10 mo	6.8¢	$68	$150	Order now →
SimpleSaver 12 APGE	12 mo	7.0¢	$70	$150	Order now →
SimpleSaver 24 APGE	24 mo	8.2¢	$82	$250	Order now →
Saver Plus 12 Frontier Utilities	12 mo	8.8¢	$88	$150	Order now →

Plan	Term	Rate	Est. monthly total	Cancel fee	Order now →
Smart Choice - 12 Just Energy	12 mo	9.8¢	$147	$175	Order now →
SimpleSaver 10 APGE	10 mo	11.0¢	$165	$150	Order now →
SimpleSaver 12 APGE	12 mo	11.2¢	$168	$150	Order now →
SimpleSaver 24 APGE	24 mo	12.4¢	$186	$250	Order now →
Saver Deluxe 12 Frontier Utilities	12 mo	12.7¢	$191	$150	Order now →

Plan	Term	Rate	Est. monthly total	Cancel fee	Order now →
Mega Saver - 12 Just Energy	12 mo	11.4¢	$228	$175	Order now →
High Usage Saver10 APGE	10 mo	11.6¢	$232	$150	Order now →
High Usage Saver12 APGE	12 mo	11.8¢	$236	$150	Order now →
Smart Choice - 12 Just Energy	12 mo	11.9¢	$237	$175	Order now →
SimpleSaver 10 APGE	10 mo	13.1¢	$261	$150	Order now →

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

Smart Choice - 12

Just Energy

5.6¢

at 1,000 kWh

$56

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Lubbock area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Lubbock

Lubbock Power & Light owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Lubbock. Whichever plan you pick, Lubbock Power & Light still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes Lubbock Power & Light delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Outages: 806-775-2509 (Lubbock Power & Light)

Lubbock Power & Light delivers no matter who you pick — so pick the cheapest contract. See today’s plans ↑ More about Lubbock Power & Light →

Quick answers

Lubbock electricity questions, answered

What is the average electricity rate in Lubbock?

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the Lubbock Power & Light territory average 15.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 5.6¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

Who is the utility company in Lubbock?

Lubbock Power & Light is Lubbock’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; Lubbock Power & Light delivers no matter who you pick.

Can I get same-day electricity in Lubbock?

Yes — most Lubbock addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

How do I compare Lubbock electricity rates?

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

My contract is ending — can I switch early?

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

Who is the cheapest light company in Lubbock?

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Lubbock today is 5.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

How many electricity plans are available in Lubbock?

We currently price 71 plans in Lubbock, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Lubbock

14 providers sell into the Lubbock Power & Light territory today, between them offering 71 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

14
companies selling here: 5.6¢
cheapest today, all in: 71
plans between them

Just Energy 5.6¢

13 plans available
APGE 6.8¢

17 plans available
Frontier Utilities 8.8¢

6 plans available
Gexa Energy 8.9¢

7 plans available
4Change Energy 12.7¢

6 plans available
Discount Power 12.9¢

3 plans available
Cirro Energy 12.9¢

3 plans available
Constellation 13.5¢

1 plans available
Reliant 14.5¢

1 plans available
Atlantex Power 14.6¢

2 plans available
Amigo Energy 15.8¢

4 plans available
Tara Energy 16.2¢

1 plans available
TXU Energy 17.0¢

6 plans available
Direct Energy 20.1¢

1 plans available

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Lubbock

Lubbock spans 16 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Also worth knowing

Other things people in Lubbock ask about

None of these change from one Texas city to the next, so they live on one page each rather than being repeated here.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Lubbock? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

1

Turn on electricity

Most Lubbock addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.
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2

Start water & sewer

Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

City of Lubbock Water Utilities Call 806-775-2588 Website →
City of Lubbock Wastewater Services Call 806-775-2588 Website →
3

Connect natural gas

Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

Atmos Energy Call 888-286-6700 Website →
4

Set up trash & recycling

Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services Call 806-775-3241 Website →

Go deeper The full Lubbock electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Lubbock: population 258,862 · Lubbock County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Lubbock Electricity Plans & Rates

Electricity rates in Lubbock range from 11 to 25 cents per kilowatt-hour. Most households pay between 11 and 14 cents.

While the average Texas resident pays 16.4¢, we’re helping people find rates as low as 5.6¢/kWh —20% lower than the Lubbock average.

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AugustKey Takeaways

Lubbock’s electricity market is now deregulated, enabling residents to shop for competitive rates.
The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢ (August).
The lowest electricity rate in Lubbock is 5.6¢/kWh

Current Lubbock Electricity Rates

Whether you live in a cozy apartment or a spacious home, there’s a diverse range of electricity plans to fit every household, lifestyle, and budget.

	Provider	Plan	Price	Term	Cancellation Fee	Type	Docs
J	Just Energy	Smart Choice - 12 Credits	5.6c per kWh	12 Mo	$175	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
A	APGE	SimpleSaver 10 Credits	6.8c per kWh	10 Mo	$150	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
A	APGE	SimpleSaver 12 Credits	7.0c per kWh	12 Mo	$150	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
A	APGE	SimpleSaver 24 Credits	8.2c per kWh	24 Mo	$250	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
F	Frontier Utilities	Saver Plus 12 Credits	8.8c per kWh	12 Mo	$150	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
G	Gexa Energy	Eco Saver Plus 12 Green Credits	8.9c per kWh	12 Mo	$150	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
G	Gexa Energy	Saver Plus 12 Credits	8.9c per kWh	12 Mo	$150	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC
A	APGE	SimpleSaver 36 Credits	10.7c per kWh	36 Mo	$350	Fixed	EFL TOS YRAAC

Total: 71 plans Utility: Lubbock Power & Light Fetched: 9:28 PM

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Power Your Home Today

Are you moving to Lubbock or need immediate service? No problem.

We can help you connect service today with rates well below the city average.

You’ll get your account number instantly, perfect for renters who need proof of service.

And if credit is a concern, some providers may offer no deposit.

High Bills? Let’s Lower Them

Winter heating and summer AC bills can be brutal in Lubbock. But there’s good news.

Lubbock renters and homeowners are securing rates as low as 5.6¢/kWh. That’s a 20% savings compared to Lubbock’s average rate.

Historical Rate Trends in Lubbock

Understanding rate trends can help you lock in the best deal. Here’s what we’ve seen:

Lowest rates: March and April, ranging from10.5¢ - 12.5¢/kWh.
Peak rates: July and August, typically15¢ - 17¢/kWh.
Annual increase: Average of2.3% year-over-year.

Pro Tip: Locking in a fixed-rate plan between winter and summer can protect you from seasonal spikes.

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Apartment Dweller? Size Matters

Living in a smaller space? You shouldn’t pay more just because your usage is lower.

Some energy plans have minimum usage fees that penalize low consumption.

With Live Link™, you can find apartment-friendly plans starting at 5.6¢/kWh.

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Contract Ending? Don’t Auto-Renew

If your provider has sent you a renewal notice, it’s time to shop around. Auto-renewing could mean getting locked into a rate at or above 16.4¢.

But new contracts are available for as low as 5.6¢/kWh

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The Best Electricity Marketplace for Lubbock

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Lubbock Electricity Rates FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Lubbock’s transition to electric choice.

What are the current electric rates in Lubbock, Texas?: As of September 2024, the average electricity rate in Texas is . Rates in Lubbock may vary slightly depending on the provider and plan you choose. Enter your zip code to see current rates from multiple providers.

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Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Lubbock was founded in 1890 through the merger of two rival settlements, Old Lubbock and Monterey, after a bitter feud over which would become the county seat. The compromise created a new town exactly halfway between the two, named after Confederate Colonel Thomas Saltus Lubbock, and the original settlements were abandoned as residents moved to the new unified city.

RECENT

In 2020, Lubbock became the largest city in Texas to transition from a regulated to a deregulated electricity market, giving its 260,000+ residents the power to choose their energy provider for the first time. This historic change opened up competition among dozens of retail electric providers, potentially saving residents millions annually on their utility bills.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Lubbock is the birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly, who revolutionized popular music in the 1950s with hits like 'Peggy Sue' and 'That'll Be the Day.' The city honors its most famous son with the Buddy Holly Center and an annual music festival, and his distinctive thick-rimmed glasses have become an iconic symbol displayed throughout downtown Lubbock.

DID YOU KNOW

Lubbock sits on one of the world's largest underground freshwater sources, the Ogallala Aquifer, but the city is also home to the National Ranching Heritage Center which preserves 50 authentic ranch buildings from the 1780s to 1950s. Visitors can walk through a complete frontier town including a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and even an authentic 1909 depot, all relocated from their original sites across the American West.

CULTURAL

Lubbock proudly calls itself the 'Hub City' because it sits at the geographic center of the South Plains region, with major highways radiating out like spokes on a wheel. The city has embraced this identity so thoroughly that the local minor league baseball team is called the Lubbock Cotton Kings, and the downtown area features a massive metal sculpture called 'The Hub' that serves as a popular gathering place and symbol of the city's central importance to West Texas.