The Lincoln Independent Business Association feels compelled to convey its position on the revised renewable net metering rider and new renewable generation rate. After careful consideration LIBA chose to take a neutral position because we could neither support nor oppose the proposal. LIBA chose not to oppose the proposal in recognition of the commitment shown by LES and this Board to minimizing the fiscal impact of expanding renewable energy Lincoln. LIBA is aware that LES …
The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) asks that the Lincoln City Council adjust the LES budget to avoid almost $3 million dollars in expenditures and thus reduce the proposed rate increase by one percent. LES’ 2014 proposed budget requires a 2.9% system wide rate increase with the actual percentage rate increase varying across customer classes from 2.9% for residential customers to a 4.7% increase for large employers. Some people may say that residential customers will …