By Reece Nations Customers of Lubbock Power & Light are running out of time to choose an electric utility provider before the retail shopping period elapses. On Feb. 15, customers’ shopping window and ability to personally choose their electrical provider will end. Customers who have not selected a provider within the allotted shopping period, which […]
LP&L ‘cutover event’ to temporarily leave thousands powerless
November 17, 2023 by
By Reece Nations If harsh enough winter weather descends by the time Lubbock Power & Light starts its grid switchover, the process could stall and delay city council’s certification. Some meteorologists are forecasting a cooler and wetter winter due to a strong El Niño expected to progress through the Northern Hemisphere until spring, according to […]
Ever Wondered What’s Underneath Tech?
April 7, 2014 by
Beneath the feet of Texas Tech University students walking to class, there is an entirely different part of campus — underground tunnels. The sprawling underground maze is between nine to 12 miles long and connects roughly 90 buildings, said Benny Smallwood, a foreman with the Texas Tech Physical Plant Department. This underground world is […]
Ringleader of the Floyd Price Recall Effort
November 20, 2013 by
Soon after the third recall attempt of District 2 Councilman Floyd Price failed, I sat down to interview Gordon Harris, the leader of the recall attempts. Jason Pearson: I have been following your pursuit to get Floyd Price recalled. It’s been three times and it has not happened. Can you describe each one? Gordon Harris: […]
Sasha Wilson Investigates LP&L Scandal
November 12, 2013 by
Sasha Wilson investigates a scandal with Lubbock Power & Light.
Scramble! – 10 Things To Know, April 2
April 2, 2013 by
1) Rate Hikes – Lubbock Power & Light may be looking at utility rate increases over the summer after looking at study data, to the tune of nine or 10 percent. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2) Sorry, C.W. – The new Texas Tech men’s basketball head coach, “Tubby” Smith, will be announced today at 2pm in the United […]
