Next Thursday, Feb. 15, is the last day for Lubbock Power & Light’s more than 100,000 electric customers to choose a new provider as the city moves into the competitive retail electric market.
The six-week shopping window opened Jan. 5 with more than 30 retail electric provider options, as LP&L customers are required to leave municipal utility behind. Around 25% of LP&L customers have already chosen their new provider, according to data from the utility.
Electric customers are urged to head to PowerToChoose.org, the State of Texas’ official power shopping website, to find a provider and plan that works for them. The site allows shoppers to sort plans by rate, contract length and more.
A final provider shopping fair, where consumers can meet and compare providers in person, is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
The Avalanche-Journal has also compiled a list of resources and frequently asked questions related to the big switch. Readers can head to lubbockonline.com to find the A-J’s electric competition resource hub.