LES Strategic Plan 2025 - Report - Page 5
OUR PROUD LEGACY
A legacy of serving people
& enabling progress
On Feb. 1, 1966, Lincoln Electric System was formed in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The public utility was built on the simple idea
that electricity should be reliable, affordable and
managed by the people who use it every day. In
1970, Lincoln voters approved the creation of a
semi-autonomous board made up of everyday
citizens to help guide LES. It wasn’t about
profit. It was about taking control, making sure
decisions were made close to home and putting
the community first.
Now, as we approach our 60th year, that same
spirit still powers LES. It’s a foundation built on
trust, local values and a commitment to keeping
energy costs low while investing in the future.
LES’ public power model is a cornerstone of
our success. This model fosters transparency,
trust and a shared commitment to progress. By
prioritizing local governance and community
engagement, we deliver energy solutions that
are not only reliable and cost-effective, but also
aligned with the values and expectations of the
customers we serve.
We are proud to support Lincoln and its
surrounding communities by helping businesses
grow, families thrive and neighborhoods stay
strong. We are committed to deepening our
connection with the community through strategic
partnerships that advance shared priorities,
including sustainability, economic development
and equitable access to energy resources. The
community’s priorities are our priorities.
LES continues to demonstrate operational
excellence, financial resilience and industryleading reliability, serving as a fundamental
benefit to Lincoln and the surrounding areas.
These strengths enable us to anticipate
challenges, innovate with purpose and deliver
measurable value to our stakeholders.
LES has a tradition of quiet excellence, innovation
and stewardship. Year after year, LES employees
have powered up solutions to address challenges
in a complex industry, like building some of
Nebraska’s first wind turbines, developing energy
demand reduction programs and launching a
new, robust customer portal.
While much has changed in our industry since
1966, our legacy of people and progress has not
wavered, and we are proud to carry that legacy
forward.
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