Company

Feb. 1, 1966, Lincoln Electric System was formed and a single utility began providing electric energy in and around Lincoln, Nebraska. In November 1970, Lincoln voters approved formation of a semi-autonomous administrative board of local citizens to oversee operations of the not-for-profit, customer-owned utility.

For nearly 60 years, LES employees have been proud to power the many homes, businesses and governmental properties throughout Lincoln and the surrounding area. As one of the nation’s most efficient electric utilities, our approximately 500 employees are committed to keeping electricity safe, reliable and at the lowest possible cost.

You may not think of us every day, but we think of you.

Core values
Safety
Dependability
Integrity
Community
Excellence
Curiosity
Our mission

Powering our community through responsible stewardship of our shared resources.

Our vision

LES – Driving our energy future where people and power enable progress.

Our strategic plan

LES created a strategic planning effort that will establish a dynamic direction for the utility. The desired product — the LES Strategic Plan — provides a clear and organized view of big-picture outcomes that the organization will work to accomplish, through a cohesive and well-connected picture of short-, medium-, and long-term directives, initiatives, programs and projects.

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LES decarbonization goal

Over the last decade-plus, LES has increased renewable energy production from the equivalent of 9% of retail sales in 2010 to 45% in 2023*, simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions by 46% over the same period.

In 2020, LES’ Administrative Board passed a resolution to mitigate the utility’s reliance on fossil fuels by establishing a goal to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide production from its generation portfolio by 2040. 

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*LES is selling the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) associated with its applicable resources and the renewable attributes are transferred to the REC recipient.

Decarbonization goal graphic stating net zero carbon monoxide production by 2040

Recent stories

LINCOLN, Neb. (Feb. 19, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System announced today that it will permanently close its customer lobby at the Walter A. Canney Service...

LINCOLN, Neb. (June 9, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System completed a successful revenue and refunding bond sale June 2, positioning the utility to support continued...

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 30, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System invites customers and community members to attend a public meeting to learn more about the results...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System is offering incentives through its Sustainable Energy Program to help residential and business customers make energy-efficiency...

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