Loup Power District recently delivered lease payment checks totaling more than $1.3 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the fourth quarter of 2024. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. The payments were: Columbus —[Read More]
Korey Hobza appointed Loup Power District President/CEO effective January 1, 2026
The Loup Power District Board of Directors appointed Korey Hobza as President/CEO effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of Neal Suess at the end of the year. The Board made the announcement at its January meeting. Board Chairman Jim Donoghue said Hobza will be a great leader for Loup Power District. “Korey’s a valued[Read More]
Fight the Winter Chill & Save Energy
Watching the thermostat, sealing leaks, and use window coverings will help you lower your energy use this winter.
Loup installs Laser Bird Defense System at ADM
Loup Power District employees installed a TransGard Laser Bird Defense system at the ADM Wetmill Substation on Jan. 7. The system is designed to scare off birds that nest and perch on substation equipment. They can damage equipment and cause electrical outages. “Birds perceive the system’s approaching laser beam as a physical danger and disperse[Read More]
Loup Board Approves Retail Rate Change for 2025
The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 3.1 percent retail rate increase at its monthly December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material prices and supply chain issues. “Even with the retail rate increase, Loup’s retail rates remain among the lowest in Nebraska and the nation,” said Loup Board Chairman[Read More]
Amazon distribution facility coming to Columbus
A “last-mile” Amazon distribution facility will be coming to Columbus in 2025, according to Loup Power District. “This facility will allow expedited service to Amazon customers in our service territory” said Todd Duren, Co-Chair of the Columbus Economic Council and Vice President of Corporate Services at Loup Power District. “The project will also benefit our[Read More]
Quinn recognized for 30 years of service
Line Crew Leader Dan Quinn of Columbus was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Loup Power District. Quinn joined Loup in 1994 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Albion. He was promoted to Line Technician in 1995 and transferred to Columbus in 1997. Quinn was promoted to Journey Line Technician in 2000. He[Read More]
Pet Safety Rotator
Watch for fluctuating water levels in Loup River
Loup Power District wants to remind the public that water levels may fluctuate along the Loup River from the Genoa Headworks to Columbus and along the Platte River from Columbus to Schuyler. Hunters with blinds along the rivers and others using the river for fishing, camping, or recreation should be on the lookout for changing[Read More]
Loup Power delivers quarterly lease payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling nearly $1.7 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the third quarter of 2024. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. Public power utilities provide a direct benefit[Read More]