LES Strategic Plan 2025 - Report - Page 4
LETTER FROM THE CEO & BOARD CHAIR
On behalf of Lincoln Electric System, we are excited
to share our strategic plan, Powering LES Forward,
with you. This dynamic roadmap reflects LES’ critical
mission of powering Lincoln and the surrounding
communities through responsible stewardship of our
shared resources.
We’re living in a time of rapid change. Customer needs
are evolving, energy markets are shifting, the regulatory
environment is changing and weather patterns are
less predictable. With affordability, reliability and
sustainability always in a critical balance, we’ve built
a plan that not only addresses today’s challenges but
also positions us — and the communities we serve — to
thrive in an evolving energy landscape.
This plan is more than a document — it’s a collective
vision shaped by the voices of our customers,
employees, board members and community leaders.
It reflects countless hours of thoughtful dialogue,
collaboration and engagement. It’s the result of a
desire to create an exceptional energy future together
— one that further enhances Lincoln’s reputation as a
great place to live, work and do business.
Powering LES Forward navigates change with clarity
and purpose. It includes:
The mission that defines the work we’re
committed to doing, every day.
The vision that describes the destination we’re
moving toward, together.
At the heart of this plan are five strategic objectives
that will guide our work:
Customer & Community: Meeting our
customers’ and community’s evolving power
needs.
Infrastructure: Investing in reliable, resilient
and adaptable systems.
Financial Health: Ensuring we can achieve
our mission and vision.
Workforce Readiness: Retaining, developing
and attracting a talented workforce.
Sustainability: Reducing our carbon
footprint, caring for our environment and
managing demand peaks.
Each objective is supported by clear goals and
measurable outcomes — because transparency and
accountability are non-negotiable. These objectives
ensure we stay focused and aligned with what
matters most — delivering exceptional value to the
community we’ve called home for 60 years.
At Lincoln Electric System, we’re proud of the
path that’s brought us here, and we’re even more
inspired by the road ahead. We embrace change
while remaining affordable, reliable and increasingly
resilient. We’re striving to be the “Quality of Life”
capital of the country, served by the same public
power utility our community knows and trusts. But
we’re also progressing. Discover what’s next for
our utility in our strategic plan.
The core values that determine how we serve,
grow and make decisions.
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Emeka
Anyanwu
Lucas
Sabalka
CEO
Board Chair
“The City of Lincoln is proud to
work alongside Lincoln Electric
System to advance a reliable,
affordable and sustainable energy
future. LES’ strategic plan re昀氀ects
the voices of our residents and
the insights of experts who are
helping shape a successful,
secure and forward-looking
community. This plan plays a key
role in guiding our shared efforts
to build a resilient energy system
for generations to come.”
- MAYOR LEIRION GAYLOR BAIRD
