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The Loup Power District Board of Directors approved a 7.28% retail rate increase at its December meeting. The increase comes amid increasing wholesale power costs, material price increases, and supply chain issues. “Even with the retail rate increase, Loup’s retail rates remain among the lowest in Nebraska and the nation,” said Board Chairman Jim Donoghue.[Read More]

Michael Wallace has joined Loup Power District as Vice President of Engineering. In his new role, Wallace provides leadership for the planning, design, maintenance, and construction of the transmission, distribution, and generation systems at Loup Power District. He also has supervisory responsibility for Engineering and Meter/Maintenance personnel as well as building and structures maintenance. Wallace[Read More]

Jamie Held has been promoted to Hydro Superintendent at Loup Power District. He is training with Hydro Superintendent Brad Morton who is retiring next year. In his new role, Held will be responsible for the general operation and maintenance of the District’s hydro system from the Genoa Headworks to the Columbus Tailrace. The hydro system[Read More]

Casey “Bo” Olson of Genoa has been promoted to Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. In his new role, Olson monitors and controls the three generation units at Columbus and remotely controls the Monroe Powerhouse. He also works closely with the Genoa Headworks to divert maximum Loup River water into the District canal system for[Read More]

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]