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// Get prepared during Severe Weather Awareness Week

LINCOLN – Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather. Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 25-29, serves as an important reminder for our community to prepare for storms to strike. Throughout the week, LES will offer tips to prepare for severe weather and potential storm-related power outages through its social media channels and website.

Before the next storm strikes, follow these steps to help ensure you are prepared if the power goes out:

  • Create a...
// LES is a leader in affordability, reliability

LINCOLN — A nationwide study revealed that Lincoln Electric System’s rates continue to rank among the lowest in the country based on 2022 data. LES’ annual Competitive Market Study determined that the utility ranked 1st for the lowest residential all-in price and 8th best for the lowest average all-in price among 87 cities surveyed nationwide when including all retail sectors, said Joe Cocklin, manager, LES Rates & Analytics. The study is a comprehensive report of...

// LES encourages customers to stay alert for scams

LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System has received multiple reports from customers of an uptick in scams in the LES service area. LES encourages customers to stay alert for scams to protect themselves and their sensitive personal information.   

“Scammers are constantly seeking new ways to trick residents, typically at a financial loss to the customer,” said Lisa Hale, LES vice president of Customer Services. “Pay attention to who is sending you emails or texts, and...

// Funds available through LES’ Sustainable Energy Program in 2024

LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System announces that $2.5 million in incentives is available in 2024 for residential and business customers making energy-efficiency improvements through the utility’s Sustainable Energy Program. Since 2009, LES’ Sustainable Energy Program, or SEP, has offered financial incentives to promote energy efficiency, reduce wasted energy and provide customers with options to take a more active role in helping manage electricity demand for the entire service area.

“Helping the community invest in energy...

// LES provides energy-saving tips to customers for extreme cold

LINCOLN — Lincoln Electric System continues to see high electric use due to the extreme cold temperatures. To keep bills low, LES recommends that customers consider energy-saving tips in their homes and businesses to limit their electricity usage.

“Small lifestyle changes can translate into energy and cost savings on a customer’s bill,” said Paul Crist, vice president of Energy Delivery. “We want customers to know how to positively impact their bill, especially during prolonged periods...

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Notices
Environmental Protection Agency approval for <50 PPM PCB remediation waste disposal

American Public Power Association member utilities, including Lincoln Electric System, received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency in September 2017 to dispose of polychlorinated biphenyl remediation waste generated at secure utility assets with as-found PCB concentrations less than 50 parts per million pursuant to 40 CFR 761.61(c). Links below have disposal location information.

The approval allows the disposal of PCB remediation waste with as-found concentrations of <50 ppm PCBs in non-TSCA approved landfill facilities, including municipal solid waste landfills as defined by Condition 9 of the approval as stated:

"Under these Approvals, PCB Remediation Wastes with as-found concentrations of <50 ppm PCB may be disposed of in any of the following facilities subject to state and local regulations regarding such disposal:

  1. Facilities permitted, licensed, or registered by a state to manage municipal solid waste subject to 40 CFR Part 258
  2. Facilities permitted, licensed, or registered by a state to manage non-municipal non-hazardous waste subject to 40 CFR section 257.5-.257.30, as applicable, with the exception of any such unit that manages liquid wastes including pits, ponds, and lagoons;
  3. Hazardous waste landfills permitted by EPA under section 3004 of RCRA, or by a state authorized under section 3006 of RCRA.”

Environmental Protection Agency risk-based PCB disposal notification (Feb. 6, 2018)

Environmental Protection Agency approval to LES to dispose of PCB remediation waste (Sept. 28, 2017)

APPA Risk-Based Disposal Approval Notification (Oct. 23, 2024)