Demand for solar energy ‘dramatically increasing’ as Lubbock moves to ERCOT, LP&L says

LUBBOCK, Texas- The variety of Lubbock Energy and Gentle prospects utilizing photo voltaic power has “elevated considerably” over the previous two to 3 years, LP&L advised EverythingLubbock.com on Thursday.

“Over the past 12 months, we have seen the variety of prospects with photo voltaic panels on their houses double,” mentioned LP&L Spokesperson Matt Rose.

This comes as Lubbock transitions to the ERCOT Energy Grid, which is able to give extra individuals a selection between retail suppliers.

“The ability of selection is coming to Lubbock, which is nice, however your choices are normally costlier than what LP&L is — not less than from what we have seen,” mentioned Connor Jensen, Lubbock Regional Gross sales Supervisor Lumio, a photo voltaic. power supplier.

Jensen mentioned he has been going door-to-door within the Hub Metropolis telling individuals about photo voltaic panels.

“We reside in an space the place we’ve numerous sunshine for components of the yr, and like this space, we’ve numerous wind that drives numerous wind generators from the industrial amenities that encompass us.” Rose mentioned. “So, we’re in a great place for this sort of expertise.”

In some components of the nation, Jensen added, “it’s a must to fear about getting six toes of snow in your roof within the winter and never having an operational photo voltaic system. Out right here, it is nice since you get extra hours of daylight and photo voltaic panels are low upkeep. So, if a mud storm comes by way of, you’ll be able to hose it down.”

As finish prospects transfer to the brand new electrical energy grid, most retail suppliers that folks have the choice to modify to “have photo voltaic applications the place they will pay householders for extra energy produced,” Jensen defined.

Nevertheless, Lubbock Energy and Gentle reminds prospects that they might not see financial savings each month.

“There are winter months when you’ll be able to shift half of your utilization and the opposite half of your utilization, you are off the system,” Rose defined, including that LP&L encourages individuals to go photo voltaic by offering of customers is decrease. base fee. “However you continue to pay for that electrical energy.”

To study extra about photo voltaic power, go to the LP&L web site.

To seek out out for those who qualify for photo voltaic panels, contact Connor Jensen at (385)266-0484