Lincoln Electric System
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About Lincoln Electric System
Lincoln Electric System is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska and provides electricity in 2 cities throughout Lancaster County, Nebraska. The provider last disclosed a total of 151,335 customers, 0.16% of which are industrial accounts, 11.78% are commercial accounts and 88.07% are residential properties. Customers of Lincoln Electric System are billed an average residential electricity price of 10.60 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.28% lower than the average Nebraska price of 11.31 cents. There were a total of 3,275,657 megawatt hours sold through retail sales in 2022 by the provider. The electricity generated in the company's power plants made up 1,505,252 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 2,897,718 megawatt hours. In 2022 the company had total electricity related revenue of $362,834,900, with 75.93% coming from retail sales and 18.01% from sales to the wholesale electricity market.
The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer of Lincoln Electric System is $86.21 per month. Customers of the company enjoy a 36.30% reduction compared to other residents of the country. They rank 403rd in the nation out of the 3526 companies we track for their ratio of renewable versus non-renewable fuel sources used. Consumers of the supplier are faced with 0.18 power outages on average each year, with outages lasting an average of 13.76 minutes. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The supplier ranks 222nd highest provider in the nation out of 3526 suppliers for megawatt hours produced from natural gas.
Fortunately, Lincoln Electric System allows customers of the company to participate in net metering programs. This makes it cheaper for people to install solar and other electricity options as they have the ability to sell excess megawatt hours back into the grid.
Loss of electricity from heat dissipation while transmitting electricity and other causes is part of being in the electricity production business. Electricity companies are required to report these losses. Lincoln Electric System reported a yearly loss of approximately 3.46% of the electricity that they generate. Lincoln Electric System's energy loss numbers leave them with a rank of 3rd best out of the 150 providers that operate in the state and report energy loss and 485th best out of 3526 in the US.
Lincoln Electric System Rate & Electric Bills
Lincoln Electric System residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
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Lincoln Electric System Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:9445 Rokeby Road
Lincoln, Nebraska 68526
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:Kevin Wailes
Lincoln Electric System Contact
- Website:www.les.com
- Customer Service Phone:(402) 475-4211
- Contact Page:www.les.com
- Social Media:
Lincoln Electric System Service
- Outage Map:les-gt.maps.arcgis.com
- Outage Phone:(866) 365-2412
- States Served:
- Nebraska
- Counties Served:
- Lancaster County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Lincoln Electric System
Lincoln Electric System generates 1,133,262.48 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of coal, ranking Lincoln Electric System 130th out of 3526 electricity companies in the US.
Lincoln Electric System generates 2,767 megawatt hours of electricity (or 0.21% of their total electricity generation) from wind turbines.
Lincoln Electric System is ranked 240th in the United States for total electricity production, producing 1,319,754.51 megawatt hours.
Lincoln Electric System generates 1,295,375.76 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels, which is 212th in the country out of 3526 companies.
Energy Loss
Lincoln Electric System's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
152,546MWh
485 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Lincoln Electric System's Power Outages
13.76 min.
vs. national average of 171.11 min.
0.18 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.45
Lincoln Electric System Energy Makeup
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Lincoln Electric System Coverage Map
Lincoln Electric System State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 151,335 | 293,398,031 | 2 | 100% |
Lincoln Electric System County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 324,756 | 3 | 9.73 | $131.64/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Lincoln Electric System
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County | WY | Coal | 8,261,091.05 | 8,561,485,020.18 | 1,036.36 | |||
Walter Scott Jr Energy CenterAtlantic Municipal Utilities (1.42%)Cedar Falls Electric Utility (2.68%)Alta Municipal Utilities (0.06%)New Hampton Electric (0.24%)Spencer Municipal Utilities (0.49%)Sumner, Iowa Electric Utility (0.06%)West Bend Electric (0.06%)Eldridge Electric (0.23%)Lincoln Electric System (5.49%)MidAmerican Energy (70.66%)Montezuma, Indiana Electric Utility (0.18%)Waverly Utilities (0.17%)Central Iowa Power Cooperative (10.65%)Corn Belt Power Cooperative (4.58%)Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (3.00%) | Council Bluffs | IA | Coal | 5,689,253.01 | 5,601,621,829.85 | 984.6 | ||
Terry Bundy Generating StationLincoln Electric System (100.00%) | Lancaster County | NE | Natural Gas | 94,130 | 52,472,624.92 | 557.45 | ||
| Lancaster County | NE | Natural Gas | 80,282 | 62,583,865.55 | 779.55 | |||
| Lincoln | NE | Natural Gas | 4,536 | 4,466,330.87 | 984.64 |
Lincoln Electric System Fuel Makeup
Cities Lincoln Electric System Has Coverage
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Lincoln Electric System FAQ:
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Lincoln Electric System?
There are 5 power plants associated with or owned by Lincoln Electric System.
When will Lincoln Electric System power be restored?
The average number of minutes for an outage for Lincoln Electric System's consumers is 13.76 minutes.
Who is the CEO of Lincoln Electric System?
The CEO of Lincoln Electric System is Kevin Wailes.
What percentage of Lincoln Electric System's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Lincoln Electric System produces 98.15% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Lincoln Electric System?
You can reach Lincoln Electric System by phone via (402) 475-4211.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Lincoln Electric System customers?
The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of Lincoln Electric System is 10.60 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Lincoln Electric System's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Electric generation facilities owned by or associated with Lincoln Electric System produce 1.85% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
How much is the average bundled bill for Lincoln Electric System customers each month?
Consumers of Lincoln Electric System pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $86.21.
What cities does Lincoln Electric System supply electricity in?
Lincoln Electric System has customers in 2 cities.
