For only $2.99* 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, 10 more minutes of basketball under the lights. All for only $2.99 a day.

We work each day to make thoughtful decisions that add value to our community. Dedicated employees strive to safely and reliably deliver clean, affordable energy with exceptional customer service. What does that mean for our customers? You receive all electricity has to offer for only $2.99 per day. From your first cup of joe to your late-night dance party, LES powers all of life’s special moments.

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

Where does your dollar go?

As a public power company, you aren’t just a customer, you are a customer-owner. When you pay your LES bill, every cent of every dollar goes to keep the power flowing. 

  • 45¢ goes to operation and maintenance of the electric system — covers the cost of producing electricity and delivering it to where you live, work and play.
  • 29¢ goes to construction projects and debt payments — essential investments to keep our community’s power safe and reliable.
  • 21¢ goes to payroll and benefits — helps us hire and keep talented employees.
  • 5¢ goes to payment in lieu of taxes to local governments — our version of property taxes.

With LES, your money stays invested in the local economy. Local control. Low rates. High reliability. That is the power of public power. 

A quick look at how our rates are determined
Powering moments affordably & reliably

We know that providing affordable and dependable electricity is essential for your everyday. We are honored to deliver the power to you!

LES ranked 8th overall out of 87 cities for the lowest average all-in price (2022).

LES ranked 4th overall for the most stable rates over the past 10 years (2022).

LES’ reliability ranking (without major event days) ranked 1st overall (2022).

LES’ rates give us the distinction of residential all-in prices ranked 1st lowest price in the nation (2022).

LES’ affordability is further proven by its 12th place ranking for lowest residential bill as a percentage of household income (2022).  

The average outage time per customer was 19.1 minutes, which is 85% lower than the 5-year national average of 123 minutes (2023).

The math behind the value
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Residential all-in price*
#
1
LOWEST PRICE IN THE NATION (2022)
AVERAGE OUTAGE TIME
19.1
MINUTES PER CUSTOMER (2023)


*The LES Competitive Market Study ranks residential, commercial and industrial electric prices of 87 cities across the nation. Prices are based on 2022 EIA data. All-in price is the price of electricity determined by dividing LES’ retail revenue by the retail sales of electricity to determine the cents/kWh. 
 

Service beyond your power
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Affordability

LES is one of the most efficient electric utilities in the country. Since we are a public power utility, we pay dividends to our customer-owners in the form of lower rates. LES customers save hundreds of dollars each year on electricity compared to most residents in the U.S. 

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Reliability

We know that providing dependable power is essential for everyday life. Overall, we continue to maintain our outstanding service reliability of 99.99%. We’re committed to keeping power flowing at all times, constantly reducing risks and resolving interruptions quickly.

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Giving back

At LES, our commitment to community goes far beyond providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity. It’s about making our community a better place to live. To do this, we have numerous ways we give back, including educational outreach programs, volunteering in the community, sponsoring health and service charities, developing energy-efficiency incentives, hosting events and so much more. We encourage you to JOIN US and help make our community a better place to live.

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Sustainability

We’re proud of the culture of sustainability we’ve created while serving the Lincoln area. It's part of why we stand tall within the industry, and it's only just begun. We started promoting conservation and energy efficiency back in the early 1970s, and we’ve continued to provide programs and partnerships that empower you to become a smart energy consumer. As a public power utility, we strive to make decisions that align with the values of those we serve, balancing high standards of reliability and cost-effectiveness with sustainability.

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Public power

LES is a public power utility, meaning we are not for profit and locally owned and governed. Being community-owned means that YOU — our customers — own us, and community members serve on our Board to make policy decisions and provide direction that makes us successful. Customers have the opportunity to provide input through public meetings and Board meetings. We really are made up of local people making decisions toward a brighter energy future for our community.

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