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1040 O Street, P.O. Box 80869
Lincoln, NE 68501-0869
8 a.m-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Lincoln Electric System
LES proposes no rate
increase for 2015
LES has proposed a 2015 total
budget authorization of nearly
$346 million, up 7 percent from the
2014 total budget. However, LES’
proposed budget will not require
a rate increase in 2015 because of
offsetting wholesale power sales in
the Southwest Power Pool market.
LES also plans to use $2 million
from the utility’s rate stabilization
fund to offset some of the increased
power costs related to an extended
outage at one of LES’ lowest-cost
power plants, Laramie River Station
near Wheatland, Wyoming.
LES’ Customer Newsletter
October 2014
Customer Service: 402.473.3344
24/7 Bill Pay: 866.462.8432 - Toll Free
Power Outage: 888.365.2412 - Toll Free
Diggers Hotline: 811 - Toll Free
The 2015 proposed budget allows
LES to continue providing low-cost,
reliable power.
In fact, a recent nationwide study
revealed that overall LES rates
averaged 13th lowest among the 106
cities surveyed.
This is the 27th consecutive year
that our rates have ranked among the
lowest in the country. However, LES
is mindful that regulatory uncertainty
could impact costs in the future.
The LES Administrative Board will
take action on the 2015 budget and
rates at its Oct. 17 meeting.
Upon the Board’s approval, the
proposed budget will be considered
2014 National Rate survey
by the Lincoln City Council at a public
hearing in November.
For more information on the
proposed LES 2015 budget or national
rate survey, visit www.les.com.
Winter rates in effect
Our lower winter electric rates are
now in effect for bills rendered from
October through May. The current
residential rate:
Customer & facilities charge:
$11.15 per bill. Plus, for billing periods
less than 27 days, a credit of $0.19
per day multiplied by the difference
between 30 and the actual number
of days in the billing period will be
applied.
Energy charge: For the first 30 kilowatt-hours used per day, not to
exceed 900 kWh per month, $0.0730
will be charged per kWh. For all kWh
over 30 consumed per day, $0.0573
per kWh.
Upgrade and save
If you are planning a project that will
increase the energy efficiency of your
home or business, you may qualify
for financial incentives from LES’
Sustainable Energy Program.
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By using the financial incentives available, it is LES’ hope
that you will upgrade to even more efficient equipment than
you would have purchased on your own. Thus, potentially
lowering your utility bills and decreasing your impact on the
environment.
Don’t delay, funds are available on a first-come,
first-served basis and they are going fast.
Projects that can qualify for LES incentives:
· Whole-house and facility sealing and insulation.
· High-efficiency heat pumps and air conditioners.
· Commercial and industrial lighting.
· Commercial and industrial energy efficiency.
For detailed incentive descriptions or the list of
participating contractors, visit www.les.com, email the
GreenTeam@les.com or call 402.473.3270.
Sustainable living
Don’t forget to join LES and its
community partners at the fourth annual
Sustainable Living Festival.
This is a free, fun-filled family
event focusing on energy efficiency
and sustainability. Enjoy interactive
demonstrations, energy-efficiency and
children’s activities, music and more.
For as little as $3 per month you can help bring more
solar power to the Lincoln area. LES SunShares is making
it easier and more affordable for our customer-owners
to voluntarily invest in an environmentally friendly energy
source.
Whether you have too much shade for rooftop solar,
own or rent a home or business that doesn’t allow solar, or
would prefer to be part of a large-scale community solar
project, you now have a way to participate.
Fill out and send in the enrollment form, or sign up
online at www.les.com/SunShares. To learn more, visit
www.les.com or call LES at 402.475.4211.
Circle or fill in your monthly contribution
to LES SunShares, which will be added to
your electric bill beginning Jan. 1, 2015:
$3 $ 4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $
$3 minimum required
Write in your
own amount
(Please print)
Your Name:________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
LES’ Sustainable living festival
Southpointe pavilions- 27th & pine lake road
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Receive this notice after the event or unable to attend?
Visit www.les.com for tons of energy-saving ideas.
City: ______________________________________________________________
Zip Code: ____________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________
Charge up while downtown
Signed:
Great news for electric vehicle owners!
You now have a spot to charge up your
EV while you are enjoying downtown.
At the city of Lincoln’s new Green 2
parking garage, located at 530 P St.,
there are now three charging ports
available to the public. There is a $2 flat
rate for a maximum four-hour charge,
which can be paid by credit card, a
special ChargePoint card or over the
phone.
LES plans to use these stations to
help gauge the demand for electric
charging stations in its service territory.
Return with your LES payment or mail to:
10/2014 Date:
Lincoln Electric System
P.O. Box 80869
Lincoln, NE 68501-0869
By signing this form, you are authorizing the amount
listed/circled be added to your electric bill each month,
beginning Jan. 1, 2015. You also understand this money
will be used to help fund a utility-scale photovoltaic
solar project in the Lincoln area. Your participation in
LES SunShares will continue each month unless you
notify LES in writing. This donation is nonrefundable
and completely voluntary.
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