In 1941, the Columbus Telegram called Harold Kramer the “guiding light and guardian of the Loup River Public Power District.”
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85 years of the American Public Power Association
By Susan Partain, director, content strategy, American Public Power Association The American Public Power Association’s founding was thanks to a group of leaders that fought not only to develop or retain public ownership in their communities but had the passion and vision to support others in doing so. E.F. Scattergood, who helped establish the electric[Read More]
Cybersecurity Month Resources
In today’s digital world, cyberattacks are unfortunately nothing new. Cyber criminals can attack on a multitude of levels, from large-scale attacks targeting corporations to smaller phishing attacks aimed at gaining an individual’s personal information.
Community Builders Tours St. Edward
Community Builders toured St. Edward on October 8. Tour stops included Beaver’s Pub, Beaver Creek Smokehouse, Valley Creek Chiropractic, 307 Designs, St. Edward Floral, and Sal’s Shoppe. Community Builders is a group that supports local communities and businesses by sharing ideas and resources. Partners are Central Community College, Cornhusker Public Power District, and Loup Power[Read More]
What are GFCIs? And are you checking yours regularly?
GFCIs have significantly reduced electrocutions since their introduction in the 1970s.
Induction cooktops are fast and efficient
Got 20% back! They’re precise. And they can boil water in about half the time of a conventional stove. But are they right for your kitchen?
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.
Keep Your Cool & Save Money This Summer
The warm days of summer are here, but while temperatures are rising, your energy costs don’t have to. Did you know, the average home spends $1,900 per year on utility bills, with nearly half going to heating and cooling?
Generator Safety Tips
Storm season is upon us, which means greater potential for power outages. If you’re planning to use a portable generator in the event of an outage, we want to remind you to play it safe.
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]











