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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...
Valentine’s Day is all about love — and what better way to show love for your home, your wallet and the planet than by saving energy? These simple, romantic and eco-friendly tips keep your celebration cozy without wasting power:
Love your lights
Set the mood without the high energy bill! Dim the lights or use LED candles for a warm, romantic glow. If you haven’t switched to LED bulbs yet, now’s the perfect time —...
Most of us flip on a light switch without thinking about where that electricity actually came from. And once power hits the grid, there’s no way to tell which electrons came from a wind turbine or a solar panel.
That’s exactly why Renewable Energy Certificates, or RECs, exist!
Think of a REC as an official way to show that one megawatt-hour of electricity was generated from a renewable source. When you buy RECs, you can...
A new year is here, and it’s a perfect time to adopt energy-saving habits and live more sustainably. Here are 10 simple steps you can start using now:
- Turn things off. The easiest — and cheapest — way to save energy? Turn off lights and devices when you leave a room or finish using them.
- Adjust your thermostat. Lower the temperature at night or when you are not at home. A smart thermostat makes this...