Lincoln Electric System Search User account menu LANGUAGE CAREERS MENU Side nav heading SUSTAINABILITY Side navigation Decarbonization goal Sustainable Energy Program LES Peak Rewards Solar power LES SunShares LES virtual net metering Customer-owned generation Electric vehicles Educational, Interactive Tiny House Renewable Energy Certificates Save energy Mobile Utilities Menu PAY BILL OUTAGES START/STOP SERVICE SUPPORT & FAQ SOLAR POWER Harness the power of the sun with Lincoln's green energy Whether you want to support solar by adding a monthly donation to your bill, purchase "virtual" solar panels, or install your own solar panels, we have options to help you harness the power of the sun! Help the environment and save money by participating in LES' solar programs! By participating in our programs, you can create a difference and help make Lincoln a cleaner place to live. DOWNLOAD OUR COMMUNITY SOLAR BROCHURE What is solar power? Solar power is an exciting part of the world’s energy future, allowing people to harness the abundant power of the sun wherever it shines. The concept is simple: convert the sun’s heat or light energy into other forms we can use and transmit. While there are a variety of ways to generate solar power, the most common is through the use of photovoltaic, or PV, systems. When you see solar panels on your neighbor’s roof or at a business on your drive home, these are most likely part of solar PV systems. In fact, you've probably seen PV panels around for decades, but recent advancements have greatly improved their efficiency, electrical output and cost. SOLAR WITH LES LES customers have several ways to invest in solar, including installing your own, purchasing “virtual” panels at your local community solar facility, or making a monthly donation benefiting community solar. Buy a "virtual" solar panel Donate to support community solar Install your own solar Check out LES' community solar project The LES community solar facility was the first utility-scale solar installation in Nebraska and is still one of the largest solar arrays in the region. Located at Northwest 75th and West Holdrege streets, it generates 5 megawattsDC of solar energy and uses 15,333 solar panels. That produces enough energy to power 900 typical homes in Lincoln. Since the launch, we’ve been able to introduce two community solar programs you can participate in (SunShares and Virtual Net Metering) to harness the sun’s power. SEE TODAY'S HOUR-BY-HOUR SOLAR GENERATION, PAST OUTPUT, ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS AND MORE VIDEO: HOW TO BUILD A COMMUNITY SOLAR FACILITY (TIME LAPSE) Which solar power is right for you? Not sure which type of solar is right for you? Wondering where you should start? Get an idea of the energy potential installing your own solar has for you with this helpful solar calculator. Check out the video below for a walkthrough on using the PVWatts® tool to calculate solar potential, or download this how-to guide. Installing your own solar not looking like the best route? Don’t forget, there’s always the option to purchase virtual panels at our community solar facility or make a monthly donation to support community solar. Solar power at your fingertips A portion of the savings from paperless billing helps bring solar power to ground level. You can find LES' solar-powered benches and charging stations throughout the community: Benches Holmes Lake near the playground. Pioneers Park near the Nature Center. Densmore Park near the playground. Mahoney Dog Run. Lincoln Children's Zoo. Charging stations Haymarket Park for summer games. Various events in Lincoln. ENROLL IN PAPERLESS BILLING Energy-saving tips Clean and check your furnace annually. VIEW ALL ENERGY-SAVING TIPS Previous Next Looking for more sustainable opportunities? LES Peak Rewards Enroll in LES Peak Rewards to receive a one-time $25 Amazon e-gift card per thermostat. Plus, you’ll receive another $25 (total) annually for participating all summer long. Customer-owned generation Interested in harnessing the sun or wind to power your home or business? Planning to install an emergency generator to meet business requirements? Whether you want to supplement the electricity we provide, adopt a greener lifestyle or enhance reliability, LES can help you along the path to generating your own energy. Electric vehicles Electric vehicles are typically better for the environment. But did you know they can impact the local electric grid too? That's why LES is doing our part to study up and prepare our grid to accommodate more EVs. Let’s take sustainability to the streets and prepare for a plug-in future! Renewable Energy Certificates Mark your home or business' energy use as 100% renewable with LES' Renewable Energy Certificates. RECs were created to help customers prioritize the use of renewable energy resources. Sustainable Energy Program The Sustainable Energy Program provides financial incentives to encourage residential and business customers to make energy-efficiency improvements. You can save money, help reduce the need for energy during expensive peak periods and help delay the necessity to build additional high-cost power plants to serve our community. Save energy Make your home more eco-friendly with our energy-efficient home tips. Explore the interactive house to discover tips, information and videos on how to use less electricity in your home. CONTACT & OFFICE INFO Phone: 402.475.4211 General questions: info@les.com Account questions: customerservice@les.com LOBBY LOCATION: Walter A. 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