Commercial rates

Effective on and after Jan. 1, 2019

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:

• Energy usage does not exceed 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for each of nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS, and
• The CUSTOMER’S demand does not exceed 100 kW in two summer BILLING PERIODS including the current BILLING PERIOD and all BILLING PERIODS in the preceding 11 months.
• For new CUSTOMER accounts, usage and demand projections will be prepared by LES' Energy Delivery Division, and the account will be placed on the appropriate schedule.
• OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL LIGHTING, as defined in the TERMS AND CONDITIONS, is not subject to the limitation of (b) above.

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:

• Summer – The four-month period from June 1 through Sept. 30
• Winter – The eight-month period from Oct. 1 through May 31

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:

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:

1. Service will be furnished subject to LES' policies and Service Regulations.
2. TERMS OF PAYMENT – BILLS on active accounts are due in full 23 days after rendered. BILLS on final accounts are due upon receipt or the date of the most recently issued BILL, whichever is later. Any past due amounts are subject to LES policies regarding termination of electric service and applicable Service Fees. Charges are subject to all applicable State and Local sales tax.
3. FLUCTUATING LOADS AND HARMONICS – CUSTOMERS operating equipment causing harmonic currents and/or highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demands, including, but not limited to, variable speed drives, motor starting, welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all nonbetterment costs of corrective action required to maintain acceptable service quality to the CUSTOMER and not interfere with service on LES' lines or to other CUSTOMERS. See System Disturbances and Service Disruptions, and Disconnection of Electric Service in the Service Regulations.
4. COGENERATION OR SMALL POWER PRODUCTION – Refer to Customer-Owned Generation in the Service Regulations.
5. OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL LIGHTING is metered service to off-peak, dusk-to-dawn area lighting for outdoor recreational facilities. OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL LIGHTING service must be wired and metered separate from any use other than OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL LIGHTING so that only OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL LIGHTING fixtures are on this metered circuit.

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, 2019

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:

• Energy usage is greater than 25,000 kWh per BILLING PERIOD for each of nine consecutive BILLING PERIODS.
• The CUSTOMER'S demand is greater than 100 kW in two summer BILLING PERIODS including the current summer BILLING PERIOD and all summer BILLING PERIODS in the preceding 11 months.
• For new CUSTOMER accounts added to LES, usage and demand projections will be prepared by LES' Energy Delivery Division, and the account will be placed on the appropriate schedule.

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:

• Summer – The four-month period from June 1 through Sept. 30
• Winter – The eight-month period from Oct. 1 through May 31

RATE:

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:

1. Service will be furnished subject to LES' policies and Service Regulations.
2. TERMS OF PAYMENT – BILLS on active accounts are due in full 23 days after rendered. BILLS on final accounts are due upon receipt or the date of the most recently issued BILL, whichever is later. Any past due amounts are subject to LES policies regarding termination of electric service and applicable Service Fees. Charges are subject to all applicable State and Local sales tax.
3. FLUCTUATING LOADS AND HARMONICS – CUSTOMERS operating equipment causing harmonic currents and/or highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demands, including, but not limited to, variable speed drives, motor starting, welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all nonbetterment costs of corrective action required to maintain acceptable service quality to the CUSTOMER and not interfere with service on LES' lines or to other CUSTOMERS. See System Disturbances and Service Disruptions, and Disconnection of Electric Service in the Service Regulations.
4. COGENERATION OR SMALL POWER PRODUCTION – Refer to Customer-Owned Generation in the Service Regulations.

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, 2019

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:

• Summer – The four-month period from June 1 through Sept. 30
• Winter – The eight-month period from Oct. 1 through May 31

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:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Service will be furnished subject to LES' policies and Service Regulations.
2. TERMS OF PAYMENT – BILLS on active accounts are due in full 23 days after rendered. BILLS on final accounts are due upon receipt or the date of the most recently issued BILL, whichever is later. Any past due amounts are subject to LES policies regarding termination of electric service and applicable Service Fees. Charges are subject to all applicable State and Local sales tax.
3. The installation of the main disconnect, meter socket and other equipment required to accept service under this schedule (except the Meter), shall be arranged and paid for by the CUSTOMER.
4. When the same permanently installed all-electric equipment is used for both heating and cooling, such as a heat pump (and certain other combination units upon specific approval) this rate schedule shall apply.
5. FLUCTUATING LOADS AND HARMONICS – CUSTOMERS operating equipment causing harmonic currents and/or highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demands, including, but not limited to, variable speed drives, motor starting, welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all nonbetterment costs of corrective action required to maintain acceptable service quality to the CUSTOMER and not interfere with service on LES' lines or to other CUSTOMERS. See System Disturbances and Service Disruptions, and Disconnection of Electric Service in the Service Regulations.
6. COGENERATION OR SMALL POWER PRODUCTION – Refer to Customer-Owned Generation in the Service Regulations.

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, 2019

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:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. LES approval is required before attachments are made to poles.
2. TERMS OF PAYMENT – BILLS on active accounts are due in full 23 days after rendered. BILLS on final accounts are due upon receipt or the date of the most recently issued BILL, whichever is later. Any past due amounts are subject to LES policies regarding termination of electric service and applicable Service Fees. Charges are subject to all applicable State and Local sales tax.
3. The attaching entity shall pay the nonbetterment cost for any LES work required to accommodate the pole attachment.
4. The annual attachment bill shall be based on the number of attachments to LES poles as of Nov. 30. No prorating is allowed.
5. The attaching entity shall, at its own expense, install, maintain, transfer and relocate attachments in accordance with LES requirements and standards of the National Electrical Safety Code.
6. The attaching entity shall indemnify, protect and save harmless LES and its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, liabilities, loss, damages, which may arise out of or be caused by the erection, maintenance, presence, use or removal of their equipment.
7. The attaching entity shall notify LES of all pole attachment removals.
8. LES may require removal of pole attachments if:
   • attaching entity fails to pay attachment fees or other charges when due;
   • attaching entity uses its equipment in such a manner as to adversely affect LES' equipment, LES' service to others, or create a hazard;
   • the attaching entity fails to comply with any of the other terms and conditions of this rate, LES' Service Regulations or the provisions of an applicable contract, if any;
   • LES removes the pole(s).
9. Other provisions for attachments will be provided for as necessary and regulated under a required Pole Attachment Contract between the utility or entity and LES, or as provided in the rules and procedures established by LES.

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, 2019

AVAILABLE: To cogeneration and small power production facilities with production capacity of 100 kW_AC 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 from qualifying small power production and cogeneration facilities of 100 kW_AC and less without time of day metering will be paid for on the following basis:

The purchase price shall be adjusted up or down to reflect the savings or costs resulting from variations in losses compared to if LES had generated or purchased elsewhere an equivalent amount of energy. Such an adjustment factor shall be identified in the contract between the qualifying facility’s owner and LES.

SEASONAL PROVISION: Summer and winter periods are defined as:

• Summer – The four-month period from June 1 through Sept. 30
• Winter – The eight-month period from Oct. 1 through May 31

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.

ACCOUNTING CHARGE: The owner of the Qualifying Facility will pay to LES the following monthly charges for additional energy accounting expenses incurred by LES:

ADJUSTMENTS TO BILLING: Monthly adjustments will be made to the purchased power billing to reflect costs incurred by LES above and beyond a normal CUSTOMER interconnection. These monthly adjustments will be identified in the standard contract which the owner of the Qualifying Facility will be required to execute with LES. These adjustments will reflect the investment costs to LES for such items among others as metering and interconnection costs which are being amortized over the contract’s term or otherwise recovered.

For CUSTOMER-owned generation facilities utilizing kWh meters which can be installed at or near LES' standard cost, the amortized cost of additional metering will be waived until Dec. 31, 2019.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. A signed written agreement between the Qualifying Facility and LES will be required.
2. Unless modified by contract, LES' policies and Service Regulations shall apply to this schedule.
3. For facilities with more than 100 kW_AC of capacity, the purchase rate and other terms and conditions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
4. Application and interconnectivity must be compliant with the Policy and Guidelines for CUSTOMER-Owned Generation.
5. TERMS OF PAYMENT - BILLS on active accounts are due in full 23 days after rendered. BILLS on final accounts are due upon receipt or the date of the most recently issued BILL, whichever is later. Any past due amounts are subject to LES policies regarding termination of electric service and applicable Service Fees. Charges are subject to all applicable State and Local sales tax.
6. FLUCTUATING LOADS AND HARMONICS - CUSTOMERS operating equipment causing harmonic currents and/or highly fluctuating or large instantaneous demands, including, but not limited to, variable speed drives, motor starting, welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all nonbetterment costs of corrective action required to maintain acceptable service quality to the CUSTOMER and not interfere with service on LES' lines or to other CUSTOMERS. See System Disturbances and Service Disruptions, and Disconnection of Electric Service in the Service Regulations.

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, 2019

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 to delinquent accounts.
  • $65 – Basic disconnection.
  • $125 – Meter technician disconnection.
  • $200 – Line crew disconnection.
• 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 Fees
  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, 2018

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.

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.