City of Lubbock electricity rates
Municipal utility (delivery only) · Texas · TRE region · ERCOT
City of Lubbock is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 94,738 homes in Texas. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.50¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 25% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: median 1,000 kWh price of current plans on Power to Choose (includes delivery charges).
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Cheapest plans in City of Lubbock's area
| Provider · plan | Term | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Renewable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Gas & Electric · SimpleSaver 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.1¢ | 7.6¢ | 13.9¢ | 6% |
| Chariot Energy · GridPlus 12usage credit | 12 mo | 20.2¢ | 7.7¢ | 14.0¢ | 100% |
| Southern Federal Power · SoFed Easy Out Fixed - 8 | 8 mo | 12.1¢ | 11.6¢ | 11.3¢ | 6% |
| Chariot Energy · Bright Nights 8 | 8 mo | 12.6¢ | 11.6¢ | 11.1¢ | 100% |
| Companion Energy · Companion + Perks 8 | 8 mo | 11.7¢ | 11.7¢ | 11.7¢ | 30% |
| Gexa Energy · Gexa Eco Choice 8 | 8 mo | 11.7¢ | 11.7¢ | 11.7¢ | 100% |
City of Lubbock bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $67.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $135.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $202.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $270.00 |
City of Lubbock residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Net Metering Servicetime-of-use | 2017-10-01 | $30.43 | 16.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential servicetime-of-use | 2017-10-01 | $8.07 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING SERVICEtime-of-use | 2017-10-01 | $8.07 | 9.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lubbock rate history
2015–2025: -41% change in the average residential delivery charge (10.64¢ → 6.31¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Lubbock | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 111 | 224 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.70 | 1.65 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 65 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 95 | 127 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Lubbock's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 9 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 129 | 59 | 17,041 | 2025-08-30 |
City of Lubbock service area
City of Lubbock serves Lubbock County in Texas and 23 ZIP codes.
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Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lubbock at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 5.17¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 3.27¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $136,641,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,505,282 MWh |
| Peak demand | 578 MW summer · 488 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | ERCO |
| EIA utility ID | 11292 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lubbock's electricity rate?
City of Lubbock residential customers pay an average of 13.50¢ per kWh, all charges included (median 1,000 kWh price of current plans on Power to Choose (includes delivery charges)). That's 15% below the Texas average of 15.96¢ and 25% below the U.S. average. City of Lubbock only delivers power. Its delivery charges average about 6.51¢/kWh, and you buy supply from a retail provider.
What is the average City of Lubbock electric bill?
About $118 a month. The average City of Lubbock home uses 874 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $135.
How many customers does City of Lubbock have?
City of Lubbock serves 94,738 residential customers and 109,490 customers in total in Texas, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Lubbock?
In 2025, the average City of Lubbock customer was without power for 111 min (SAIDI) over 1.70 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 95 min. The Texas average was 3 hr 44 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Lubbock offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Net Metering Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Lubbock before making decisions.