Birds on a Wire
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…
Migration Waterfowl Spectacle at Lake North and Lake Babcock
by Chris Shank, Loup Civil Engineering Compliance Tech & Michael Gutzmer, New Century Environmental The migration of waterfowl (ducks and geese), shorebirds and neo-tropical migrants (songbirds) has been in process since millennia started, way…
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The Evolution of the EV
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…
Loup’s First EV on display at state fair in 1969
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…
Ductless Mini-Splits 101
Ductless mini-split systems can be a flexible solution for heating and cooling your home. Learn everything you need to know to decide if one is right for you.
Electrical Safety: Pet-Proof Your Home
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…