Powerhouse Maintenance Supervisor Ron Cieloha was recently recognized for 40 years of service to Loup Power District. In his current role, Cieloha oversees the electrical and mechanical maintenance of the Columbus and Monroe Powerhouses. He joined Loup in 1985 as Second Assistant Plant Operator at the Columbus Powerhouse. He became First Assistant Plant Operator in[Read More]
Walt Williams Recognized for 25 Years of Service
Walt Williams of Columbus was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District. Williams has served as Vice President of Accounting and Finance/CFO since 2015. In this role, he manages the accounting and financial matters of the District. He also oversees customer service and billing operations, insurance, purchasing, and stores. Williams joined[Read More]
Columbus recognized for 15 years of membership in the Economic Development Certified Community program
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the City’s recertification as an Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) following successful business development projects and efforts to expand recreational, childcare, and health care services.
What are GFCIs? And are you checking yours regularly?
GFCIs have significantly reduced electrocutions since their introduction in the 1970s.
Levelized billing
Communities Receive Quarterly Lease Payments
Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments 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 second quarter of 2025. Communities use the funds for a variety of public projects. Public power utilities provide a direct[Read More]
Internship Program a win-win for Loup & students
Loup hosts lineworker interns each summer. This benefits the students who get hands-on experience while Loup builds a pool of potential employees.
Parks & Rec Month
4th holiday
Safety Guidelines: Lightning
Each year in the United States, there are about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes and about 300 people struck by lightning. Of those struck, about 30 people are killed and others suffer lifelong disabilities. Most of these tragedies can be prevented. The National Weather Service collects information on weather-related deaths to learn how to prevent[Read More]