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Best Electricity Rates in Lubbock

Edited by Rafael Morales
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To find the best electricity rates in Lubbock, we compare plans from provider websites, Power to Choose, and select sponsor offers. We only show True Fixed plans—no gimmicks, no free night traps, and no hidden fees.

For a list of the best Free Nights, Free Weekends, and Prepaid plans in Lubbock, follow these links: Best Free Nights plans, Best Free Weekends plans, and No-credit-check prepaid plans.

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Cheapest Electricity Rates in Lubbock

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PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
12.8¢
1000 KWH
12.8¢
2000 KWH
12.8¢

Top concerns

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Risk of account being transferred

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Need to call for Autopay setup

⚠️ ⚠️ One of the highest cancellation fees

⚠️ ⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 1 on PUCT score

2nd
Southern Federal
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SoFed Better Rate - 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.4¢
1000 KWH
12.9¢
2000 KWH
12.7¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
13.3¢
2000 KWH
13.3¢
4th
Companion Energy
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Companion + Perks 12
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
13.3¢
2000 KWH
13.3¢
5th
Gexa Energy
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Eco Choice 12
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.3¢
1000 KWH
13.3¢
2000 KWH
13.3¢
6th
Cleansky Energy
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Embrace Green 12 - New Customer Special - Fixed
100% Renewable
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.5¢
1000 KWH
13.5¢
2000 KWH
13.5¢
7th
BKV Energy
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Daisy 12 - Fixed Rate Product 12 Month Plan
PTC
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.5¢
1000 KWH
13.5¢
2000 KWH
13.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

8th
BKV Energy
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Daisy 14 - Fixed Rate Product 14 Month Plan
PTC
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
13.6¢
1000 KWH
13.6¢
2000 KWH
13.6¢

Top concerns

⚠️ High Complain Ratio. 2 on PUCT score

9th
Abundance Energy
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Fixed Rate - Straight Forward 14
PTC
Apr 29
14 months
500 KWH
14.2¢
1000 KWH
13.7¢
2000 KWH
13.5¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

10th
Abundance Energy
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Fixed Rate - Confident Renter 12
Company website
Apr 29
12 months
500 KWH
13.8¢
1000 KWH
13.8¢
2000 KWH
13.8¢

Top concerns

⚠️ Common negative review: long wait times on customer service calls.

Showing the best available 500 / 1000 / 2000 kWh prices for the selected term range. Sources include PowerToChoose (“PTC”) and direct provider sites. We are not affiliated with PowerToChoose.org or the Public Utility Commission of Texas; these offers are shown for informational purposes only.

TDU Contact and Outage Information for Lubbock

  • The main residential ZIP codes for Lubbock are 79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79410, 79411, 79401, 79403, 79404, 79412, and 79415. Most addresses inside the city are served by Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L). LP&L customers are now in the deregulated market, but LP&L still handles delivery, poles, wires, meters, and outage response. 
  • Some addresses inside Lubbock are served by South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC) instead, and those customers generally do not shop in the deregulated market. Lubbock is also a newer retail-choice area, so plan selection is often narrower than in large, long-established deregulated markets in Texas. If your address is in SPEC territory, report outages to South Plains Electric Cooperative at 888-741-0111 or use the SPEC outage map: https://spec.coop/outage


Utility Service Contacts

Lubbock Power

Visit TDU Website Open Outage Map

Support Phone

806-775-2509

Lubbock Housing & Heating Facts

Local housing and heating composition based on city profile inputs.

Median Year Built

1984

  • Lubbock has hot summers, cold winters, and much lower humidity than cities in East or South Texas. Summer temperatures usually reach the low 90s, with August around 93°F / 68°F, while winter can get cold enough to matter for heating, with January around 55°F / 29°F. That drier climate helps a little in the summer because your A/C is fighting heat more than moisture, but winter bills can still rise depending on whether your home uses gas or electric heating.
  • If you are a student and want to avoid a long contract, prepaid plans may be an option. They are usually more expensive, but the added flexibility can be worth it in certain situations. The table below shows estimated bills for True Fixed plans in your area, while prepaid plans often cost about 20% more than the cheapest local options.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. "Selected Housing Characteristics." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles, Table DP04.

Heating Type Share

Electricity 54.1%
Gas 44.2%
Other 1.7%

Housing Mix Share

House 67.7%
Apartment 21.9%
Other 10.4%

Bill Estimator in Lubbock Using Competitive Market Rates

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True Value 12

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Top 5 Reviewed Electricity Companies in Lubbock

Highest review scores among True Fixed providers currently listed for Lubbock.

Rank #1 Score 4.48/5
Abundance Energy

Abundance Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 13.1¢ @ 1000 kWh

11 eligible plans

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Rank #2 Score 4.2/5
Cleansky Energy

Cleansky Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 12.8¢ @ 1000 kWh

8 eligible plans

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Rank #3 Score 4.2/5
Champion Energy

Champion Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 14.3¢ @ 1000 kWh

3 eligible plans

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Rank #4 Score 4.19/5
Texans Choice Power

Texans Choice Power

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 14.2¢ @ 1000 kWh

3 eligible plans

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Rank #5 Score 4.03/5
Spark Energy

Spark Energy

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

From 14.9¢ @ 1000 kWh

1 eligible plans

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Truly Fixed vs. Bill Credit vs. Time-of-Use: Which Plan Type Is Better in Lubbock?

  • New to your home? (Less than 12 months): If you just moved to Lubbock or have lived in your home for less than a year, we strongly recommend sticking with Truly Fixed plan.
Why: Without a full year of usage history, you do not know how your home will handle the Texas heat in August or the cold snaps in February. A fixed rate helps protect you from large price swings during those unpredictable months.

  • Lived there for a year or more? (Use Your Data): If you have at least 12 months of history in the same location, you can stop guessing. Over 90% of Texas homes are equipped with Smart Meters, which record your electricity usage every 15 minutes.

Take advantage of our Analysis Tool: Our system can compare every available plan against your actual usage history. This is extremely valuable for checking whether Free Nights or Free Weekends plans are really saving you money, or whether a Truly Fixed rate is still your cheapest option. To use this tool, sign in or create an account and compare more the 200 plans in Lubbock


What Happens If You Cancel Your Electricity Contract Early in Lubbock?

If you cancel your electricity contract before it expires, you will usually have to pay an early termination fee. In many cases, that fee is around $100 to $150 for a 12-month plan, and $200 or more for a 24-month plan or longer. The exact amount depends on your provider and the terms of your contract.

Even so, paying the cancellation fee can sometimes still be the better financial move. A lot of people in Texas, especially those who are not familiar with how the market works, end up paying far too much for electricity. If your current plan is costing you much more than the best plans available today, switching early may still save you money even after the cancellation fee.

For example, if you are overpaying by more than $500 over the remaining life of your contract, canceling may be worth it. In some cases, the savings can be much higher.

How do you know if canceling makes sense?
The only way to know for sure is to compare:
  •  your current plan 
  •  the early termination fee 
  •  the best plans currently available in Lubbock 

We created a comparison tool only for that purpose. The full process is explained in this article:  Can You Save Money Switching Electricity Providers?

 
In that guide, we show you how to compare your current plan against the best options in the market. Our tool helps you estimate how much you would pay if you stay, how much you would pay if you switch, and whether you would actually save money after the cancellation fee.

Frequently Asked Questions about Electricity Rates in Lubbock

What is the best 12-month True Fixed rate in Lubbock right now?

The Cheapest 12-month True Fixed plan right now in Lubbock is True Power — True Value 12, with a rate of 12.8¢/kWh at 1000 kWh.

What is the average electricity bill in Lubbock for a studio apartment (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan True Value 12 from True Power, the estimated monthly bill in Lubbock for a studio apartment with electric heating is $65.66.

What is the average electricity bill in Lubbock for a medium house (electric heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan True Value 12 from True Power, the estimated monthly bill in Lubbock for a medium house with electric heating is $131.32.

What is the average electricity bill in Lubbock for a large house (gas heating)?

Using our recommended 12-month style plan True Value 12 from True Power, the estimated monthly bill in Lubbock for a large house with gas heating is $172.96.

How do I know if a plan I choose is a True Fixed plan in Lubbock?

If you find a plan that looks good on another provider’s website, in an online ad, or even on Power to Choose, you can still use Clear Energy Facts to double-check it.

First, download or open the plan’s Electricity Facts Label (EFL). Then compare it using our EFL Inspector: EFL Inspector .

This tool helps you tell whether a plan is truly fixed, a bill-credit plan, a free nights/weekends offer, or something else.

Which TDU serves Lubbock?

The primary TDU serving Lubbock is Lubbock Power. This TDU owns and maintains local delivery poles and wires, and also manages outage restoration.

How do I confirm the correct TDU for my address in Lubbock?

Check your current electricity bill or service paperwork for the delivery utility name. If you are moving, enter your ZIP code and address during enrollment to confirm the exact TDU.