LINCOLN — A nationwide study revealed that Lincoln Electric System’s rates continue to rank among the lowest in the country based on 2021 data. LES’ annual Competitive Market Study determined that the utility ranked 3rd best for the lowest residential all-in price and 16th best for the lowest average all-in price among 87 cities surveyed nationwide when including all retail sectors, said Joe Cocklin, manager, LES Rates & Analytics. The study is a comprehensive report...
LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System’s Sustainable Energy Program announces incentives of $1.5 million available for 2023. Since 2009, LES’ Sustainable Energy Program, or SEP, has offered financial incentives for LES residential, commercial and industrial customers to promote energy efficiency, reduce wasted energy and provide customers with options to take a more active role in helping manage electricity demand for the entire service area. Incentive funds are available to customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Helping...
LINCOLN — With winter weather in the forecast, Lincoln Electric System reminds customers of its online outage reporting tool at LES.com/Report. LES utilizes two separate outage reporting tools to ensure 24/7 outage support. The third-party provider of LES’ phone system, PowerLine, is experiencing temporary, intermittent service, resulting in some callers receiving a busy signal. Until full service is restored, LES customers should use LES.com/Report as their primary outage reporting method.
“LES invests in infrastructure...
LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System is asking customers to stay alert for scammers. LES has received multiple reports from customers of an uptick in scams in the LES service area. Customers should stay vigilant.
Scammers threaten to disconnect power unless customers make an immediate payment using the payment system Zelle. In some instances, the bad actor will even instruct the customer in steps to set up the payment system. Other scam tactics include using automated...
LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System is deploying staff and vehicles to help utilities in Florida with anticipated power restoration efforts due to Hurricane Ian.
Three crews comprised of 20 LES employees are headed to Tallahassee, Florida, as Hurricane Ian approaches, expected to make landfall Sept. 28. In preparation, utilities in the path are prestaging restoration workers and equipment and coordinating response efforts with their state and local officials.
"Storms of this size have the potential...