LINCOLN, Neb. (July 9, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System is reminding customers that the utility’s customer lobby at the Walter A. Canney Service Center, 2620 Fairfield St., will permanently close July 31, 2026. Monday, Aug. 3, will be the first business day the lobby is no longer open to the public.
LES announced the decision in February to provide customers time to transition to other convenient ways to manage their accounts and make payments. The...
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 17, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System today celebrated the launch of its first utility-scale battery energy storage system, a milestone project that will strengthen grid reliability, support the LES Community Microgrid and expand the utility’s energy storage capabilities.
LES Administrative Board members, elected officials and community leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility. LES leaders joined project partners, WATTMORE, Bridge Renewables and Eos Energy in unveiling the battery system...
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 9, 2026) — Lincoln Electric System completed a successful revenue and refunding bond sale June 2, positioning the utility to support continued system investments while maintaining long-term financial stability.
The Series 2026 bond issue totaled $299,975,000 and included maturities from 2027 through 2048. The bonds were offered first to retail investors, reinforcing LES’ commitment to providing local investment opportunities.
Strong demand for the bonds, supported by LES’ AA credit ratings from Fitch...
Every time the lights come on, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to make it feel effortless. At LES, that dependability is powered by a deep commitment to safety — one that recently earned national recognition. The American Public Power Association awarded LES the Safety Award of Excellence for 2025, recognizing us with the Diamond Award, the highest honor in our category.
Among more than 240 public power utilities across the country, LES stood...
LES turned 60 years old on Feb. 1, 2026. As we celebrate six decades of powering our community, we're also celebrating 60 years of putting safety first.
Safety has always been more than a policy at LES — it's a part of our identity. It's a promise we make to each other and to the customers who rely on us every day. This year, as we recognize our 60th anniversary and observe National Electrical Safety...