Setting up utilities in Lubbock
In Lubbock, electricity depends on your address, gas depends on your address, the City of Lubbock Utilities runs water and sewer, and the City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services handles trash pickup.
Moving to Lubbock? Public Grid can set up your electricity on our own plan where Lubbock Power & Light delivers.
Your utilities in Lubbock
Who to call for each service in Lubbock, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Most of Lubbock
In this part of Lubbock, you choose your electricity provider. Lubbock Power & Light delivers the power, and you pick the company that sells it.
Delivers the power
Lubbock Power & Light
Lubbock Power & Light is the City’s own electric utility. The same for every home in this area.
Sells it to you · you pick
The electricity provider you choose
Your plan, your rate and your bill come from them. The state lists every plan.
How to start: pick a plan from the list and sign up with them. They arrange the connection with Lubbock Power & Light.
South Plains Electric Cooperative
South Plains Electric provides electric service to its members.
Parts of zips 79403, 79407, 79416, 79423 and 79424
To start: Fill out the online Application for New Service with your Social Security and driver’s license numbers, knowing the deposit may be waived based on specific qualifications and the charges are due before your account is activated.
You can get started with Public Grid
Where Lubbock Power & Light delivers, we have our own electricity plan. Sign up in a few minutes.
Gas
Depends on your address
Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy provides natural gas in the Lubbock region.
Lubbock; check your address
To start: Use the online form, which asks for your mailing address, personal information and a username, then the address to serve; your Social Security number isn’t mandatory, but if you don’t enter it, a deposit may need to be assessed.
WTG Energy
WTG Energy provides natural gas service for homes and businesses.
Parts of Lubbock; check your address
To start: Complete a Residential Service Agreement and bring it to your local WTG Energy office with your Social Security number, driver’s license, deposit and meter read fee.
Water & sewer
City of Lubbock Utilities
City of Lubbock Utilities bills City water, wastewater and solid waste.
To start: Fill out the online Residential Move-In Form with your Social Security and driver’s license numbers, and a water deposit will be added to your first bill unless you qualify for a deposit waiver.
Trash & recycling
City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services
Solid Waste Services provides residential trash collection in Lubbock.
To start: Request trash, water and sewer service together on the online Residential Move-In Form with your Social Security and driver’s license numbers, and a water deposit will be added to your first bill unless you qualify for a deposit waiver.
Trash billing is done through City of Lubbock Utilities.
What Texas homes pay for electricity
This is the Texas average. Your own bill depends on your plan, your home’s size and how you heat it.
$178
Texas’ average home bill, per month
16.0¢
Texas’ average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Lubbock
Sources: South Plains Electric Cooperative, Lubbock Power & Light, Atmos Energy, WTG Energy, City of Lubbock Utilities, City of Lubbock Solid Waste Services, EIA.
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