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Michael Bream has converted a lot of classics to run on all-electric power. But he doesn’t do it for the environment. It’s not a political statement. He does it to save the classics.

Wetlands and Loup Power District have been intertwined since the first kilowatt was generated back in 1937. Over this time, there have been land use changes, droughts and floods, human pandemics, and even climate change. Despite these challenges, Loup has continued to produce affordable, reliable, and efficient hydroelectric power while improving and maintaining natural resources[Read More]

A calculated risk. That might be the best way to describe what happens inside the Columbus Powerhouse every day. Because even though the Plant Operators are constantly monitoring the water levels in the canal, the river, and the lakes, there’s no way to know for certain what the energy market and Mother Nature will do.[Read More]

Our lives depend on electricity, but most of us have no idea how many people, machines, and complex processes work together around the clock, every day of the year to ensure the reliable supply of cost-effective power. The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is a major player in this process. Even so, the organization remained largely[Read More]

In 2022, Loup Power District had 10,856 locate requests. Spring is finally here and we’re all ready to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Many of us are planning outdoor projects — digging a new garden, installing a fence, or putting in a new mailbox. Loup Power District urges you to remember to keep[Read More]

QUESTION: Why don’t birds get electrocuted when they perch on power lines without being electrocuted? The answer requires digging a little deeper into the science of electricity. In order for an electrical charge, or electrons, to move from one spot to another, it must be in contact (or sometimes close proximity) with conductive material that[Read More]

In 1900, one in every three cars was electric. Twenty years later, the Model T was king. Will electric vehicles make a comeback? Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular. Whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or[Read More]

The Nebraska Centennial State Fair is the destination of the Loup Power District’s electric car. The car will be on display at the booth of the Nebraska Inter-Industry Electric Council throughout the entire fair which begins August 29. “The car is always a big attraction at the many county fairs and other events where Loup[Read More]

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]

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]