Puppies and kittens are cute and curious. The cute part can sometimes keep them from getting into trouble, like when they start chewing on a shoe. But cute won’t help them if they begin to chew on or play with electrical equipment— doing that can put your pet in serious danger of injury or death[Read More]
Archives for February 2023
Slight Rate Increase for 2023
After five years of stable rates, the Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 1.6 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing power costs, material price increases and supply chain issues. “Even with the small retail rate increase, Loup’s retail rates remain among the lowest in Nebraska[Read More]
Cheap chargers cause concern
The chargers that came with our phone, digital camera, and other electronics seem to disappear as often as a sock mate sometimes. As a solution, many people reach for the low-cost, generic plug-in USB chargers and charging cables found in the sea of impulse items that flank checkout lines. It can save money and it’s[Read More]
Board of Directors goes from 10 members to 9
— Message from President/CEO Neal Suess As you may be aware, the District will see a distinct change in our Board of Directors next year. Effective with the new year in 2023, the District will go from a ten-member Board of Directors to a nine-member Board of Directors. Why did this happen? It was due[Read More]
Loup among utilities dealing with supply chain disruptions
Dave Rosno never imagined he’d have such difficulty purchasing 5/8-inch by 14-inch bolts. “It’s something that we use everyday,” he said. “What normally would be in stock at a warehouse is taking up to 12 weeks to get,” he said. Bolts are just the tip of the iceberg, according to Rosno, who serves as Loup’s[Read More]