LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System is deploying staff and vehicles to help utilities in Georgia with anticipated power restoration efforts caused by Hurricane Helene.
Two crews comprised of 12 LES employees are headed to Albany, Georgia, as Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall Sept. 26. In preparation, utilities in the storm’s path are prestaging restoration workers and equipment and coordinating response efforts with their state and local officials.
“We learned firsthand all the difference...
LINCOLN — The Lincoln Electric System Administrative Board’s Finance Committee proposed a budget that includes a 3.3% systemwide increase to retail electric rates in 2025 during LES’ Administrative Board meeting today.
“LES has a long-standing dedication to providing safe, reliable and sustainable electric service to our customers,” said Emily Koenig, LES vice president of Financial Services & chief financial officer. “As our community’s sole electric provider, we are committed to maintaining a resilient electric system...
LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System has deployed staff and vehicles to help Omaha Public Power District with power restoration efforts after the July 31 storm caused historic outages in the area.
Three crews comprised of 16 LES employees left for Omaha on the morning of Aug. 5. On the evening of July 31, rain, lightning and damaging winds caused widespread power outages throughout Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding areas. At the situation's peak, over 200,000 customers...
LINCOLN—As of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, approximately 6,700 customers in the Lincoln Electric System service territory were without power due to severe weather.
Rain, lightning and damaging winds caused widespread power outages throughout Lincoln and surrounding areas on the evening of July 31, resulting in more than 30,000 customers experiencing power outages at the situation's peak.
LES crews worked overnight to assess damage quickly and safely restore as much service as possible. All...
LINCOLN — High temperatures can lead to higher energy usage and bills as people try to stay cool. Below are some low-cost and no-cost tips to save energy and money while staying cool during the hot summer weather.
- Set your thermostat to the highest comfortable setting. The smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be.
- Close blinds, drapes and curtains during the hottest part...