LES' rates are among the lowest in the
nation. And, our Sustainable
Energy Program (SEP) is designed
to help keep them that way.
Whole-House Sealing and
Insulation
Residential customers in
existing homes with no wall
insulation and minimal attic
insulation can qualify for
up to 50 percent of the
project cost up to $1,000 to
seal penetrations and
upgrade insulation levels to
current energy code
standards. In addition,
customers may qualify for a
federal tax credit and will
enjoy more comfort and
reduced energy bills.
High-Efficiency Heat Pump
and Central Air Conditioning
Residential and small- to
mid-sized commercial
customers are eligible for
incentive payments when
replacing existing cooling
systems.
Heat pumps with a SEER
rating of 15.00 to 16.99
qualify for a $150 per ton
credit and $500 per ton for
a SEER rating of 17.00 or
higher. Air conditioners
with a SEER rating of 17.00
or higher qualify for a $250
per ton credit. In addition,
customers may qualify for a
federal tax credit and will
enjoy more comfort and
reduced energy bills. Customers
could see an estimated,
annual energy savings of
$200 to $400. Replacement
projects are limited
to 50 tons.
Commercial and Industrial
Lighting Retrofit
Incentive payments of up to
$75 per fixture are
available for customers who
want to reduce energy
consumption and costs
associated with facility
lighting. Depending on the
type and size of fixtures,
businesses may see
estimated, annual savings of
$8 to $54 per fixture.
Commercial and Industrial
Energy Efficiency
This program is designed to
help large commercial and
industrial customers achieve
energy and peak demand
savings through one or more
demand-shifting or
energy-efficiency measures.
Components of the program
include air
conditioning/chiller
replacement, efficient
motors retrofit, variable
frequency drives retrofit,
compressed air systems audit
and upgrade, energy
management systems
installation or upgrade and
systems commissioning. In
addition, customers can work
with their assigned LES
Account Executive to tailor
a program that results in
reduced peak demand and
energy use.
Commercial and Industrial
Energy-Efficiency Innovation
Grants
One or more grants will be
awarded to business
customers for project design
assistance and/or developing
and implementing innovative
measures to improve
energy-intensive processes.
Awards will be made based on
forecast peak demand
reduction, degree of project
innovation, transferability
to other businesses in the
community and overall value
of the return on investment.
Energy-Efficiency
Elementary Education
LES will partner with
elementary schools in the
service area to actively
engage students in energy
efficiency. Teachers and
their students will receive
a comprehensive
energy-efficiency curriculum
and supporting materials,
including individual
energy-efficiency kits.
Funding to support this
effort will be provided in
part by the Nebraska Energy
Office.
