Should I Use a Space Heater or Turn Up the Heat?
Drafty room? Before reaching for your space heater, consider whether it’s better to plug it in or simply turn up the thermostat.
New year, lower bills: DIY home energy audit
Looking for a New Year’s resolution that actually sticks? A DIY home energy audit is one of the smartest ways to kick off the new year.
Keep your pets safe during the holidays and beyond
The holiday season presents a bunch of hazards for our pets — christmas lights, decorations, and presents under the tree all create opportunities for pets to get hurt.
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HOME LIGHTING 101
Watts a lumen? And how many should you have in your home? We have the answers.
Lindsay Academy, Lindsay Fitness Center, and Lindsay Wellness Center
Jenny Korth was just one of many who wasn’t satisfied with economic development in Lindsay. Businesses were closing due to retirements. There were vacant buildings downtown. She knew the community had to make change…
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Community Builders Tour of Lindsay
Community Builders toured Lindsay on Nov. 12. Tour stops included Tavern 1888, Lindsay Academy and Event and Wellness Center, a 14-unit apartment complex, Lindsay Corporation, and Jarecki Physical Therapy. Community Builders is a group…
HAROLD KRAMER: Loup’s ‘Guiding Light’
In 1941, the Columbus Telegram called Harold Kramer the “guiding light and guardian of the Loup River Public Power District.”
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…
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…
What are GFCIs? And are you checking yours regularly?
GFCIs have significantly reduced electrocutions since their introduction in the 1970s.
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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…
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…