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LES commercial/industrial rates are some of the lowest around. In fact, your business saves thousands of dollars a year on electricity costs compared to the rest of the country — savings that go straight to your bottom line.
LES’ balanced mix of efficient energy sources, low operating costs and high availability at power plants supplying electricity to Lincoln help to keep energy costs low. These created savings are passed on to our customers in the form of low rates.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
10 (Secondary) & 13 (Primary)
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: A CUSTOMER will receive service on this schedule if the following conditions are met:
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Single-phase, or three-phase if available, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations. Plus, for BILLING PERIODS less than 27 days, on the CUSTOMER'S first and final BILLS, a per day credit times the difference between 30 and the actual number of days in the BILLING PERIOD.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on the basis of the scheduled meter reading dates or a date agreeable with LES for final readings. Under normal conditions, BILLING PERIODS typically range from 27 to 35 days.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
Energy Charges on the BILL will be prorated between seasons in transitional months (i.e., June and October) according to the number of days corresponding to each season covered by the BILL.
RATE:
General Service - 10 & 13 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/BILL | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Facilities Charge $/BILL | $18.25 | $18.25 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit $/day (first and final bills) | $0.61 | $0.61 |
Facilities Charge Three Phase $/BILL | $56.65 | $56.65 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit Three Phase $/day (first and final bills) | $1.89 | $1.89 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/BILL | $31.35 | $31.35 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit Primary $/day (first and final bills) | $1.05 | $1.05 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0887 | $0.0599 |
Energy Charge Primary $/kWh | $0.0870 | $0.0585 |
PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at an available LES standard primary distribution voltage of either 7,200/12,470 volts three phase, four wire or 34,500 volts three phase, three wire; and the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
11 (Secondary) & 12 (Primary)
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: A CUSTOMER will receive service on this schedule if the Large Light and Power schedule is not applicable and if any of the following conditions are met:
The minimum BILLING DEMAND for this schedule is 25 kW.
Removal from the General Service-Demand to the General Service schedule will take place if the account demonstrates in the previous 12 BILLING PERIODS no summer BILLING DEMAND greater than 100 kW and no energy usage greater than 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS.
Accounts are required to stay on a rate schedule for a minimum of 12 months.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Single-phase, or three-phase if available, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Demand Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + Dual Primary Service Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on a calendar-month basis or a date agreeable with LES for final readings.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
RATE:
General Service-Demand – 11 & 12 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/BILL | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $4.65 | $4.65 |
Demand Charge Primary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $11.10 | $11.10 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $3.30 | $3.30 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0281 | $0.0242 |
Energy Charge Primary $/kWh | $0.0298 | $0.0224 |
Dual Primary Service Charge $/kW of DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND | $4.77 | $4.77 |
MAXIMUM DEMAND: The highest integrated kilowatt load during any 30-minute period occurring in the BILLING PERIOD for which the determination is made.
BILLING DEMAND: Either (a), (b) or (c), whichever is higher:
PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at an available LES standard primary distribution voltage of either 7,200/12,470 volts three phase, four wire or 34,500 volts three phase, three wire; and the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
DUAL PRIMARY SERVICE: When LES provides capacity from two primary service sources and where the CUSTOMER controls the switchgear transferring load between the two primary service sources. One of the services may be sufficient to serve part of the CUSTOMER'S load, but not all of the load. The CUSTOMER-controlled switchgear shall have either a break before make transfer switch or two keyed interlock single throw switches within the same lineup to prevent paralleling of the two primary service sources. LES may also require Aid-to-Construction payments for the dual service installation.
DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is applicable:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: A CUSTOMER will receive service on this schedule if any of the following conditions are met:
Removal from the Large Light and Power to the General Service-Demand schedule will take place if the account demonstrates in the previous 12 BILLING PERIODS no summer BILLING DEMAND greater than 400 kW and no energy usage greater than 100,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS.
Removal from the Large Light and Power to the General Service schedule will take place if the account demonstrates in the previous 12 BILLING PERIODS no summer BILLING DEMAND greater than 100 kW and no energy usage greater than 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS.
Accounts are required to stay on a rate schedule for a minimum of 12 months.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Three-phase, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Demand Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + Dual Primary Service Charge (if applicable) + Excess kVAR Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on a calendar-month basis or a date agreeable with LES for final readings.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
RATE:
Large Light and Power – 15, 16 & 39 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/BILL | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $16.25 | $16.25 |
Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $5.20 | $5.20 |
Demand Charge Primary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $15.71 | $15.71 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $4.50 | $4.50 |
Demand Charge 35 kV $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $15.71 | $15.71 |
Facilities Charge 35 kV $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $2.40 | $2.40 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0265 | $0.0235 |
Energy Charge Primary and 35 kV $/kWh | $0.0265 | $0.0231 |
Excess kVAR Charge $/kVAR for all EXCESS kVARS | $2.60 | $2.60 |
Dual Primary Service Charge $/kW of DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND | $2.40 | $2.40 |
MAXIMUM DEMAND: The highest integrated kilowatt load during any 30-minute period occurring in the BILLING PERIOD for which the determination is made.
BILLING DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is higher:
PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at an available LES standard primary distribution voltage of either 7,200/12,470 volts three phase, four wire or 34,500 volts three phase, three wire; and the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
DUAL PRIMARY SERVICE: When LES provides capacity from two primary service sources and where the CUSTOMER controls the switchgear transferring load between the two primary service sources. One of the services may be sufficient to serve part of the CUSTOMER'S load, but not all of the load. The CUSTOMER-controlled switchgear shall have either a break before make transfer switch or two keyed interlock single throw switches within the same lineup to prevent paralleling of the two primary service sources. LES may also require Aid-to-Construction payments for the dual service installation.
DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is applicable:
EXCESS kVARS: Maximum kVARS for the BILLING PERIOD minus the product of the MAXIMUM DEMAND for the BILLING PERIOD multiplied by .39523 (representing a power factor of 93 percent). The CUSTOMER will be responsible for limiting kVAR requirements at or below this calculated level at all times and will be charged for EXCESS kVARS. Billing for EXCESS kVARS will commence in the fourth BILLING PERIOD following the effective transfer to this rate schedule and/or power factor metering has been installed.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: CUSTOMERS may receive service on this schedule if any of the following conditions are met:
Removal from this schedule to another applicable Large Light and Power schedule may take place after a minimum of one year on this schedule.
Removal from the Large Light and Power to the General Service-Demand schedule will take place if the account demonstrates in the previous 12 BILLING PERIODS no summer BILLING DEMAND greater than 400 kW and no energy usage greater than 100,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS.
Removal from the Large Light and Power to the General Service schedule will take place if the account demonstrates in the previous 12 BILLING PERIODS no summer BILLING DEMAND greater than 100 kW and no energy usage greater than 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Three-phase, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Demand Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + Dual Primary Service Charge (if applicable) + Excess kVAR Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on a calendar-month basis or a date agreeable with LES for final readings.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
RATE:
Large Light and Power – Off-Peak Daily – 27 & 28 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/BILL | $366.00 | $366.00 |
Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $16.25 $5.10 | $16.25 $5.10 |
Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $5.20 $5.20 | $5.20 $5.20 |
Demand Charge Primary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Demand Charge Primary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $15.71 $5.10 | $15.71 $5.10 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $4.50 $4.50 | $4.50 $4.50 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0265 | $0.0235 |
Energy Charge Primary $/kWh | $0.0265 | $0.0231 |
Excess kVAR Charge $/kVAR for all EXCESS kVARS | $2.60 | $2.60 |
Dual Primary Service Charge $/kW of DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND | $4.27 | $4.27 |
MAXIMUM DEMAND: The highest integrated kilowatt load during any 30-minute period occurring in the BILLING PERIOD for which the determination is made.
SUMMER ON-PEAK PERIOD: The SUMMER ON-PEAK PERIOD is every weekday (Monday through Friday) between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (daylight saving time) in the summer BILLING PERIODS as recorded by LES' billing meters. Weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and weekday observations (federal holiday designation) of Independence Day and Labor Day are not in the SUMMER ON-PEAK PERIOD.
SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND: Shall be (a) below unless the current billing is for a summer month; then the SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND shall be the greater of (a) or (b) below:
OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND: Shall be the current month’s MAXIMUM DEMAND minus the SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND. Should the SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND be greater than the current BILLING PERIOD’S MAXIMUM DEMAND, the OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND will be zero.
BILLING DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is higher:
PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at an available LES standard primary distribution voltage of either 7,200/12,470 volts three phase, four wire or 34,500 volts three phase, three wire; and the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
DUAL PRIMARY SERVICE: When LES provides capacity from two primary service sources and where the CUSTOMER controls the switchgear transferring load between the two primary service sources. One of the services may be sufficient to serve part of the CUSTOMER'S load, but not all of the load. The CUSTOMER-controlled switchgear shall have either a break before make transfer switch or two keyed interlock single throw switches within the same lineup to prevent paralleling of the two primary service sources. LES may also require Aid-to-Construction payments for the dual service installation.
DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is applicable:
EXCESS kVARS: Maximum kVARS for the BILLING PERIOD minus the product of the MAXIMUM DEMAND for the BILLING PERIOD multiplied by .39523 (representing a power factor of 93 percent). The CUSTOMER will be responsible for limiting kVAR requirements at or below this calculated level at all times and will be charged for EXCESS kVARS. Billing for EXCESS kVARS will commence in the fourth BILLING PERIOD following the effective transfer to this rate schedule and/or power factor metering has been installed.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: A CUSTOMER under contract will receive service on this schedule as part of a contract for electric service if all of the following conditions are met:
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: For power and energy deliveries through an LES-owned meter at 60 Hertz to the CUSTOMER within LES' available capacity. Supplemental power and energy shall be the power and energy required by the CUSTOMER over and above power and energy provided by the CUSTOMER'S generation, at the designated Point of Delivery.
BILL: Customer Charge + Demand Charge (Backup and Supplemental) + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge (Backup and Supplemental) + Excess kVAR Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect, LES' Service Regulations and all contractual agreements (as applicable).
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on a calendar-month basis or a date agreeable with LES for final readings.
DEFINITIONS: The following definitions are applicable to this schedule and some refer to the metering diagram below.
All meters are detented so only power flowing in the indicated direction is measured. Generator Meter readings are multiplied by 1.003 to bring them to the same voltage as In Meter.
Backup Power-Demand: The integrated kilowatt load during each 30-minute period as measured by the lower of (a) the In Meter, or (b) the Contract Demand minus the Generator Meter, but not less than zero.
Backup Power-Energy: The sum of the 30-minute Backup Power-Demand over the total BILLING PERIOD in kilowatt-hours as measured by the In Meter and the Generator Meter, all divided by two (divided by two since there will be two readings per hour).
Contract Demand: The contract capacity specified in Exhibit A of the applicable Qualifying Facility Cogeneration and Interconnection Agreement. This quantity is approximately equal to the maximum net generating capability of the CUSTOMER'S qualifying facility in kilowatts as recorded by the Generator Meter. This amount shall apply for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.
On-Peak Period: The period occurring between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. in the BILLING PERIOD.
Qualifying Facility-Demand: The integrated kilowatt output of the CUSTOMER'S generator during 30-minute periods as measured by the Generator Meter minus the Out Meter. If there is no Out Meter, the Out Meter reading will be zero. Depending on how the CUSTOMER'S generation support equipment is connected, the Qualifying Facility-Demand may be either gross or net generator output.
Qualifying Facility-Energy: The sum of the 30-minute Qualifying Facility-Demand over the total BILLING PERIOD in kilowatt-hours as measured by the Generator Meter, all divided by two.
Supplemental Power-Demand: The integrated kilowatt load during 30-minute periods as measured by the In Meter plus the Generator Meter minus the Contract Demand, but not less than zero.
Supplemental Power-Demand Delivered: The integrated kilowatt load during 30-minute periods as measured by the lower of (a) the In Meter, or (b) the In Meter plus the Generator Meter minus the Contract Demand, but not less than zero.
Supplemental Power-Energy: The sum of the 30-minute Supplemental Power-Demand Delivered over the total BILLING PERIOD in kilowatt-hours, all divided by two (divided by two since there will be two readings per hour).
Total Customer Demand: The integrated kilowatt load during 30-minute periods as measured by the In Meter plus the Generator Meter minus the Out Meter. If there is no Out Meter, the Out Meter reading will be zero.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
RATE:
Cogeneration – 35 kV – 41 & 42 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge Backup Power $/BILL | $366.00 | $366.00 |
Demand Charge Backup Power $/kW Higher of (a) or (b)
|
$10.75 |
$10.75 |
Facilities Charge Backup Power $/kW Higher of (a) or (b)
|
$2.65 |
$2.65 |
Demand Charge Supplemental Power $/kW Higher of (a) or (b)
|
$15.71 |
$15.71 |
Facilities Charge Supplemental Power $/kW Higher of (a) or (b)
|
$2.65 |
$2.65 |
Energy Charge Backup Power $/kWh | $0.0294 | $0.0237 |
Energy Charge Supplemental Power $/kWh | $0.0270 | $0.0231 |
Excess kVAR Charge $/kVAR for all EXCESS kVARS | $2.60 | $2.60 |
MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE: Up to five separate, planned maintenance outages totaling no greater than 30 days per year may be allowed by LES when proper advanced notice and approval is given for each maintenance period. During these scheduled maintenance periods, the Backup Power-Demand charge will be waived for the purpose of allowing maintenance of the CUSTOMER'S generation. The procedures and conditions of the maintenance period shall be those set out in the applicable Qualifying Facility Cogeneration and Interconnection Agreement between the CUSTOMER and LES.
EXCESS kVARS: All kVARS in excess of the maximum kW demand for Supplemental, Backup and Maintenance Power measured by meter M2 for the BILLING PERIOD multiplied by .39523 (representing a power factor of 93 percent).
The CUSTOMER is responsible for maintaining a power factor of not less than 93 percent leading or lagging at all times and will be charged for EXCESS kVARS. Billing for EXCESS kVARS will commence in the fourth BILLING PERIOD following the effective transfer to this rate schedule and/or power factor metering has been installed.
35 kV PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at the LES nominal voltage of 35,000 volts three phase, three wire; and the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: A CUSTOMER elects to receive service on this schedule by signing a Large Power Contract Electric Service Agreement. The minimum BILLING DEMAND for this schedule is 4,000 kW. The maximum BILLING DEMAND for this schedule is less than 20,000 kW.
TERM: The CUSTOMER shall remain on this schedule as provided in the Electric Service Agreement. The Schedule is subject to change.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Three-phase, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Demand Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + Dual Primary Service Charge (if applicable) + Excess kVAR Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on a calendar-month basis or a date agreeable with LES for final readings.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
RATE:
Large Power Contract – 44, 45 & 46 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/Bill Secondary | $464.00 | $464.00 |
Customer Charge $/BILL Primary and 35 kV | $550.00 | $550.00 |
Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $13.65 | $13.65 |
Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $5.60 | $5.60 |
Demand Charge Primary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $15.15 | $15.15 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Demand Charge 35 kV $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $15.15 | $15.15 |
Facilities Charge 35 kV $/kW of BILLING DEMAND | $2.30 | $2.30 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0210 | $0.0222 |
Energy Charge Primary $/kWh | $0.0251 | $0.0216 |
Energy Charge 35 kV $/kWh | $0.0253 | $0.0215 |
Excess kVAR Charge $/kVAR for all EXCESS kVARS | $2.60 | $2.60 |
Dual Primary Service Charge $/kW of DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND | $5.37 | $5.37 |
MAXIMUM DEMAND: The highest integrated kilowatt load during any 30-minute period occurring in the BILLING PERIOD for which the determination is made.
BILLING DEMAND: Either (a), (b) or (c) whichever is higher:
PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at an available LES standard primary distribution voltage of either 7,200/12,470 volts three phase, four wire or 34,500 volts three phase, three wire; and the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
DUAL PRIMARY SERVICE: When LES provides capacity from two primary service sources and where the CUSTOMER controls the switchgear transferring load between the two primary service sources. One of the services may be sufficient to serve part of the CUSTOMER'S load, but not all of the load. The CUSTOMER-controlled switchgear shall have either a break before make transfer switch or two keyed interlock single throw switches within the same lineup to prevent paralleling of the two primary service sources. LES may also require Aid-to-Construction payments for the dual service installation.
DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is applicable:
EXCESS kVARS: Maximum kVARS for the BILLING PERIOD minus the product of the MAXIMUM DEMAND for the BILLING PERIOD multiplied by .39523 (representing a power factor of 93 percent). The CUSTOMER will be responsible for limiting kVAR requirements at or below this calculated level at all times and will be charged for EXCESS kVARS. Billing for EXCESS kVARS will commence in the fourth BILLING PERIOD following the effective transfer to this rate schedule and/or power factor metering has been installed.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: A CUSTOMER elects to receive service on this schedule by signing a Large Power Contract - Off-Peak Daily Electric Service Agreement. The minimum BILLING DEMAND for this schedule is 4,000 kW. The maximum BILLING DEMAND for this schedule is less than 20,000 kW.
TERM: The CUSTOMER shall remain on this schedule as provided in the Electric Service Agreement. The Schedule is subject to change.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Three-phase, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Demand Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + Dual Primary Service Charge (if applicable) + Excess kVAR Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on a calendar-month basis or a date agreeable with LES for final readings.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
RATE:
Large Power Contract – Off-Peak Daily – 47, 48 & 49 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/BILL | $465.00 | $465.00 |
Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Demand Charge Secondary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $13.65 $5.10 | $13.65 $5.10 |
Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Facilities Charge Secondary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $5.60 $5.60 | $5.60 $5.60 |
Demand Charge Primary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Demand Charge Primary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $13.10 $4.90 | $13.10 $4.90 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Facilities Charge Primary $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $5.35 $5.35 | $5.35 $5.35 |
Demand Charge 35 kV $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Demand Charge 35 kV $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $13.00 $4.85 | $13.00 $4.85 |
Facilities Charge 35 kV $/kW of SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND plus Facilities Charge 35 kV $/kW of OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND | $2.80 $2.80 | $2.80 $2.80 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0210 | $0.0222 |
Energy Charge Primary $/kWh | $0.0202 | $0.0213 |
Energy Charge 35 kV $/kWh | $0.0201 | $0.0212 |
Excess kVAR Charge $/kVAR for all EXCESS kVARS | $2.60 | $2.60 |
Dual Primary Service Charge $/kW of DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND | $5.35 | $5.35 |
MAXIMUM DEMAND: The highest integrated kilowatt load during any 30-minute period occurring in the BILLING PERIOD for which the determination is made.
SUMMER ON-PEAK PERIOD: The SUMMER ON-PEAK PERIOD is every weekday (Monday through Friday) between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. (daylight saving time) in the SUMMER BILLING PERIODS as recorded by LES' billing meters. Weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and weekday observations (federal holiday designation) of Independence Day and Labor Day are not in the SUMMER ON-PEAK PERIOD.
SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND: Shall be (a) below unless the current billing is for a summer month; then the SUMMER BASE BILLING DEMAND shall be the greater of (a), (b) or (c) below:
OFF-PEAK EXCESS BILLING DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is higher:
BILLING DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is higher:
PRIMARY VOLTAGE DELIVERY: Where the CUSTOMER takes service and is metered at an available LES standard primary distribution voltage of either 7,200/12,470 volts three phase, four wire or 34,500 volts three phase, three wire; the CUSTOMER owns, operates and maintains all voltage transformation and other distribution equipment past the primary meter.
DUAL PRIMARY SERVICE: When LES provides capacity from two primary service sources and where the CUSTOMER controls the switchgear transferring load between the two primary service sources. One of the services may be sufficient to serve part of the CUSTOMER'S load, but not all of the load. The CUSTOMER-controlled switchgear shall have either a break before make transfer switch or two keyed interlock single throw switches within the same lineup to prevent paralleling of the two primary service sources. LES may also require Aid-to-Construction payments for the dual service installation.
DUAL PRIMARY DEMAND: Either (a) or (b), whichever is applicable:
EXCESS kVARS: Maximum kVARS for the BILLING PERIOD minus the product of the MAXIMUM DEMAND for the BILLING PERIOD multiplied by .39523 (representing a power factor of 93 percent). The CUSTOMER will be responsible for limiting kVAR requirements at or below this calculated level at all times and will be charged for EXCESS kVARS. Billing for EXCESS kVARS will commence in the fourth BILLING PERIOD following the effective transfer to this rate schedule and/or power factor metering has been installed.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To any CUSTOMER, to light an area of an existing meter service location agreeable to LES, for which LES-owned lamps with photocell dusk-to-dawn control will be installed on LES poles.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Single-phase, 60 Hertz alternating current, 120 volts, two wire, nonmetered.
BILL: Applicable Security Lighting and Festoon Outlet Charges + Riders added on to the BILL of an existing metered account + Service Fees (if applicable) + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the Schedule in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: Nonmetered services BILLING PERIODS are based on a monthly schedule set by LES.
RATE:
Poles and Secondaries: Additional charges per BILLING PERIOD for poles and/or secondaries installed prior to Jan. 1, 1979, for the operation of the lamp(s). Subsequent to Jan. 1, 1979, LES discontinued pole installations. LES will maintain existing installations of poles and overhead/underground secondary. No poles or underground secondary will be installed for new installations.
Festoons: Outlets mounted on street light poles as per Festoon Outlet Guidelines. For 120 V, 2 amp breaker.
Security Lighting – 20 | |
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Security Lighting Charge $/lamp/BILLING PERIOD | |
Mercury Vapor 175 Watt* | $14.33 |
Mercury Vapor 250 Watt* | $16.35 |
Mercury Vapor 400 Watt* | $20.40 |
Mercury Vapor 1,000 Watt* | $35.70 |
High Pressure Sodium Vapor 70 Watt* | $15.00 |
High Pressure Sodium Vapor 150 Watt* | $15.80 |
High Pressure Sodium Vapor 250 Watt | $18.00 |
Metal Halide 400 Watt | $21.20 |
LED Small | $12.62 |
LED Medium | $13.40 |
LED Large | $21.32 |
Pole | $2.75 |
Overhead secondary span up to 150 feet | $1.35 |
Underground secondary | $3.00 |
Festoon Photocell Outlet ($/outlet) | $0.97 |
Festoon Continuous Outlet ($/lamp) | $2.69 |
*Only for existing installations – no new installations of these luminaires. Damaged or failed luminaires, beyond field repair, will be replaced with LED luminaires. |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, email rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: For publicly owned and maintained traffic lighting service which conforms to LES' traffic lighting specifications pursuant to the terms and conditions of City of Lincoln Executive Order #42127. Public traffic signals (pre-timed, actuated or school crossing) are defined as a set of electrically operated signal lights to direct or control pedestrian and vehicular traffic on public streets. Traffic signals on private property and any other traffic control related equipment (message boards, communication amplifiers, etc.) shall be metered as a general service. Traffic cameras that are a component of a public intersection may be non-metered. All other cameras shall be metered and billed as General Service.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Single-phase, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages on a nonmetered service pursuant to agreements between the CUSTOMER and LES.
BILL: Energy & Facilities Charge + Capital Investment Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: Nonmetered services BILLING PERIODS are based on a monthly schedule set by LES.
RATE:
Traffic Lighting - 24 | |
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Energy & Facilities Charge ($/kWh) | $0.0695 |
CAPITAL INVESTMENT CHARGE: 0.75 of one percent per BILLING PERIOD (9 percent per year) of the Traffic Light capital investment by LES for the prior 20-year period, plus 0.3 debt service coverage charge.
MINIMUM BILL: $1.00
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, email rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To all public agencies for street lighting service which conforms to LES' street lighting specifications. For lighting of vehicle accessible public streets and alleyways, and pedestrian/bike accessible tunnels under public streets. Street lights may be placed (if reasonable) on existing LES poles, joint use poles or city street light poles for the sole purpose of area lighting in public areas, upon agreement with the respective government agency and LES. All other lighting, for private property and city-owned property, shall be metered on another rate.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: LES will provide photocell controlled energy at 60 Hertz to all lighting systems and will construct, operate and maintain those lighting systems pursuant to agreements between the CUSTOMER and LES.
BILL: Energy & Facilities Charge + Maintenance Charge (if applicable) + Capital Investment Charge (if applicable) + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations.
BILLING PERIOD: Nonmetered services BILLING PERIODS are based on a monthly schedule set by LES.
RATE:
Street Lighting – 26 | |
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Energy & Facilities Charge ($/kWh) | $0.0486 |
Maintenance Charge ($/lamp/BILLING PERIOD) | |
Mercury Vapor 175 Watt* | $4.43 |
High Pressure Sodium Vapor 35 Watt – 400 Watt | $4.43 |
High Pressure Sodium Vapor 1,000 Watt | $4.90 |
Metal Halide 70 Watt | $5.40 |
Metal Halide 100 Watt | $5.10 |
Metal Halide 175 Watt | $5.45 |
Metal Halide 250 Watt | $5.45 |
Metal Halide 400 Watt | $4.40 |
Metal Halide 1,000 Watt | $5.85 |
LED All Watts | $4.01 |
Induction 23 Watt | $3.55 |
*Only for existing installations |
CAPITAL INVESTMENT CHARGE: 0.75 of one percent per BILLING PERIOD (9 percent per year) of the Street Light capital investment by LES for the prior 20-year period, plus 0.3 debt coverage charge.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, email rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
21 (Secondary) & 23 (Primary)
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To any nonresidential CUSTOMER for space heating and/or approved water heating installations where this Heating Service is supplied through a separately metered circuit. For the Heating Service, summer demands shall not exceed the highest winter demand of the past 12 months. An exception to this demand requirement is a geothermal or air-to-air heat pump space conditioning system.
A Heating Service CUSTOMER will receive the Large Heating Service classification if that CUSTOMER'S energy usage is greater than 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for two BILLING PERIODS, including the current BILLING PERIOD and all BILLING PERIODS in the preceding 11 months.
Removal from the Large Heating Service classification will occur when the CUSTOMER'S energy usage fails to exceed 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for 12 consecutive months.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Single-phase, or three-phase if available, 60 Hertz alternating current, supplied at LES' standard voltages through an LES-owned meter.
BILL: Customer Charge + Facilities Charge + Energy Charge + All Riders (if applicable) + Service Fees (if applicable) + City Dividend for Utility Ownership + Sales Tax (if applicable); based on the RATE in effect and LES' Service Regulations. Plus, for BILLING PERIODS less than 27 days, on the CUSTOMER'S first and final BILLS, a per day credit times the difference between 30 and the actual number of days in the BILLING PERIOD.
BILLING PERIOD: BILLS are rendered on the basis of the scheduled meter reading dates or a date agreeable with LES for final readings. Under normal conditions, BILLING PERIODS typically range from 27 to 35 days.
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
Energy Charges on the BILL will be prorated between seasons in transitional months (i.e., June and October) according to the number of days corresponding to each season covered by the BILL.
RATE:
Heating Service – 21 & 23 | Summer | Winter |
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Customer Charge $/BILL | $5.30 | $5.30 |
Facilities Charge $/BILL | $37.45 | $37.45 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit $/day (first and final bills) | $1.25 | $1.25 |
Facilities Charge Three Phase $/BILL | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit Three Phase $/day (first and final bills) | $4.76 | $4.76 |
Facilities Charge Large $/BILL | $296.70 | $296.70 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit Large $/day (first and final bills) | $8.99 | $8.99 |
Facilities Charge Primary $/BILL | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Less than 27-day BILLING PERIOD Credit Primary $/day (first and final bills) | $9.89 | $9.89 |
Energy Charge Secondary $/kWh | $0.0779 | $0.0493 |
Energy Charge Primary $/kWh | $0.0776 | $0.0480 |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, email rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To other utilities and certain entities which may occupy public right of way and who attach communication cables and other communication appliances on LES poles where such attachments are made in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and local laws and are in compliance with the provisions of an applicable Pole Attachment Contract, if any.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Generally, attachments are made on poles at heights stipulated by the National Electrical Safety Code.
ANNUAL ATTACHMENT RATE:
Pole Attachment - 50 | |
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Pole Attachment ($/year) | $16.00 |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, email rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: To cogeneration and small power production facilities with production capacity of 100 kWAC and less that qualify under the guidelines for implementing Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) Sections 201 and 210 as adopted by the LES Administrative Board.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE: Unless otherwise provided by contract, the character of purchased power will be single or three phase alternating electric current at 60 Hertz. Voltage shall be determined by the voltage of LES' distribution system in the vicinity unless otherwise agreed.
PURCHASE OF OUTPUT FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES: Owners of Qualifying Facilities will be allowed the option to either (1) sell the entire electrical output of their Qualifying Facilities to LES, or (2) use the electrical output of their Qualifying Facilities to instantaneously supply all or a portion of their own load and sell the instantaneous surplus to LES.
PURCHASE PRICE: Energy will be purchased from the CUSTOMER at the LES Avoided Cost for that Period.
Cogeneration & Small Power Production Purchase | Summer | Winter |
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Energy Price $/kWh for all power and/or energy delivered to the Lincoln Electric System | LES Avoided Cost for the Period | LES Avoided Cost for the Period |
SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:
Energy Charge on the BILL will be prorated between seasons in transitional months (i.e., June and October) according to the number of days corresponding to each season covered by the BILL.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, email rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2021
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To any CUSTOMER taking service from LES.
CUSTOMER SERVICE FEES:
New Service Fee: $10
Applicable to every new account, move, transfer, etc., upon the request for service initiation. (Excluding accounts with a current Landlord Options form on file.)
Late Payment Fee: 3.0 percent of Past Due Amount
Applicable to all accounts for amounts not paid by the due date on or after the first business day past the due date.
Disconnection Charge for Nonpayment:
Applicable when credit representative visits premises for disconnection due to delinquency but does not disconnect service.
$10 – Disconnection Reminder Charge.
Applicable to delinquent accounts.
$65 – Basic disconnection.
$125 – Meter technician disconnection.
$200 – Line crew disconnection.
After-Hours Reconnection Charge: $100
Applicable when line crew reconnects service outside of normal weekday business hours on an account that was disconnected due to delinquency.
Returned Payment Fee: $30
Applicable to accounts when a CUSTOMER'S payment is returned to LES from a financial institution.
Inaccessible Meter Fee: $75
Applicable when an attempt by LES to read, service or access a METER is unsuccessful.
Mislabeled Meter Sockets or Cross Wiring Fee: $80/hour/employee
Applicable when LES is required to correct property owner's mislabeled meters or cross-wired services.
Temporary Service Fee: $175
Applicable when a temporary service and meter are required.
Meter Tampering Fee: $250
Applicable each time LES discovers a tampered, bypassed, or otherwise misused METER.
Residential Line Extension Fee:
A fee charged for a portion of the construction cost.
Underground Extension (Subdivision): $472 for lots with rear lot lines 100 feet in width or less OR $4.72 per rear lot foot for lots with rear lot line greater than 100 feet in width, not to exceed $944 per lot
Underground Primary Extension (Single Acreage-Non Subdivisions): $944 minimum
Underground Extension (Mobile Home Parks): $175 per lot
CUSTOMER Requested Outage: Administratively designated
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of LES’ electric rates. For questions about how rates are established, rates@les.com. For questions about the application of rates for your home, such as the proper rates, costs, etc., email an Energy Services Representative or call 402-475-4211.
Effective on and after Sept. 1, 2020
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To any CUSTOMER taking any service listed below.
CITY DIVIDEND FOR UTILITY OWNERSHIP: The City Dividend for Utility Ownership is added to the following rate schedules. The City Dividend is charged sales tax. The City Dividend shall be adjusted on Sept. 1 each year.
City Dividend for Utility Ownership | |
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Residential (Rate Codes 01, 03) | $2.60 per BILL |
General Service (Rate Codes 10, 13, RG) | Single-phase: $4.10 per BILL Three-phase: $12.80 per BILL |
Heating Service (Rate Codes 21, 23) | Single-phase: $9.00 per BILL Three-phase: $26.60 per BILL Large & Primary: $98.30 per BILL |
General Service-Demand (Rate Codes 11, 12) | $0.00280 per kWh |
Large Light & Power and Supplemental Firm Power (Rate Codes 15, 16, 27, 28, 31, 32, 39, 42, 61, 62) | $0.00282 per kWh |
Large Power Contract (Rate Codes 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 53) | $0.00217 per kWh |
Large Power with Market Energy (Rate Code 55) | $0.00217 per kWh |
Traffic Lighting (Rate Code 24) | $0.50 per BILL |
Street Lighting (Rate Code 26) | $2.00 per BILL |
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of the City Dividend for Utility Ownership. Please rates@les.com with any questions.
AVAILABLE: Within Lincoln, Nebraska, and the LES Service Area.
APPLICABLE: To any CUSTOMER taking service from LES, unless proper tax exemption certificate is presented.
In the event of the imposition of any new or increased tax or any payment in lieu thereof, in excess of that provided for under Article VIII, Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Lincoln, the rate provided herein may be increased to reflect the amount of such tax or in lieu of tax increase.
NOTE: LES recommends you contact appropriate staff to answer questions and confirm your analysis of the tax clause. Please email rates@les.com with any questions.