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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
Reliability
Integrity
Community
Our mission

LES is a progressive leader, partnering with the community to maximize energy value and quality of life in an environmentally responsible manner.

Our vision

LES – Striving to be the world’s best energy company.

Strategic planning process

LES started work on a new strategic planning effort that will establish a dynamic direction for the utility. The desired product — the LES Strategic Plan — will provide 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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For only $3* a day, we power your moments — big and small

Life is full of memorable moments. You may not see us, but we are here, powering the moments that matter. Dreams made sweeter by nightlight, laughter around the dinner table, the smells of freshly baked cookies and coffee brewing, 10 more minutes of basketball under the lights. All for only $3 a day.

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*Average residential all-in price x average residential daily energy use

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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 Electric System has announced that the utility has completed its South 56th Street Reliability Project. After nearly two years, construction on the multi-phase project along 56th Street, from Everett Street to Elkcrest Drive, finished last week.
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (Central) and Lincoln Electric System (LES) have finalized a power purchase agreement for 20 megawatts of capacity and energy from Central’s Jeffrey Reservoir Hydroplant, located south of Brady, Neb.

LINCOLN — Nebraskans are no stranger to severe weather, as the last few weeks have shown. While the latest storm’s snow has already melted, Nebraska...

LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System is calling on its customers to take a brief online survey to help inform the utility’s strategic planning process.
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