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Lincoln Electric System

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Lincoln Electric System (LES), based in the state capital city of Lincoln, is the second largest retail electric utility in Nebraska and the 23rd largest public power utility in the United States. LES provides electric services to the cities and towns of Lincoln, Prairie Home, Waverly, Walton, Cheney, and Emerald. LES serves over 153,000 customers of which approximately 88% are residential and 12% are commercial and industrial. LES is a municipal utility, owned by the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, with a service area that covers approximately 200 square miles. LES employs approximately 566 people (approximately 27% of which are represented by two unions with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and serves over 153, 000 customers. LES operates under the governance of the LES Administrative Board, appointed by the Mayor of Lincoln, and confirmed by the Lincoln City Council, and reflects the utility's deep involvement in the community it serves. Each Board member is a community leader that offers a valuable perspective on diverse issues confronting LES to reflect the utility's nearly 60-year legacy of deep commitment to reliability, affordability, and sustainability under local control.

Company History

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.

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  • 2 days ago

    Director, Strategy & Innovation

    Lincoln Electric System - Lincoln, NE, United States
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    Lincoln Electric System (LES),based in the state capital city of Lincoln, is the second largest retail electric utility in Nebraska and the 23rd largest public power utility in the United States. LES provides electric services to the cities and towns of Lincoln, Prairie Home, Waverly, Walton, Cheney, and Emerald. LES serves over 153,000 customers of which approximately 88% are residential and 12% are commercial and industrial. LES is a municipal utility, owned by the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, ...

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