Winter Safety with Gas Meters

January 28, 2019

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR METER CLEAR OF SNOW AND ICE BUILDUP?

  • Accumulated snow places stress on your meter piping. Damage to the piping can cause a gas leak.
  • If there is an emergency, emergency response crews need clear access to your meter.
  • Excessive snow cover may result in abnormal pressure, affect appliance operation and interrupt your service.
  • Ice and snow may block the electronic reading of your meter. Our desire is to accurately bill your gas usage.

DID YOU KNOW SNOW AND ICE CAN DAMAGE GAS METERS?

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Online Bill Pay

January 11, 2019

We are excited to announce that online bill pay is officially available!!  

Nebraska City Utilities has been working to provide you with the best possible service at the lowest possible cost not just in your services received but in how you pay for those services.

Our online bill pay is available with a click of a button on our website just look for the option I’D LIKE TO:  PAY MY BILL ONLINE.  You will be required to sign in with your customer number and email address, but we have made this process as simple as possible.  If you have any questions, please call us at 873.3353.

In addition to paying your bill online we also offer 24-hour automated phone payment by calling 1-844-470-8876.  You can also still visit us at 100 Central Avenue or call 873.3353 to pay your bill. 

You can also speak to our billing department to set up an EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) which is a free service we offer that ensures your bill is paid on time and in full. The bill amount due is directly pulled from your bank account on the due date. Hassle free and no late fees!

Fall Energy Saving Tips

October 25, 2018

Fall is upon us and I don’t know about you but it is my favorite time of the year.  From the cooler temperatures, beautiful colors of the leaves, Halloween activities to time spent with family at Thanksgiving, it’s the season which brings people together.  Now is the time to prepare your home to ensure you stay warm while still saving energy for the fall.   Continue reading “Fall Energy Saving Tips” →

Power Outages and Animals

June 25, 2018

Are squirrels the only animal that causes power outages?

Squirrels are particularly pesky, followed by birds, raccoons, rats and snakes. While here at Nebraska City Utilities lately our most pesky creature has been the raccoon. Animal-caused outages may be difficult to detect because carcasses are not always easily found. The interruption in power can be a short blink that may only last a few seconds to a catastrophic failure that lasts longer.

Many of these creatures are attracted to the humming warmth of electrical equipment, while snakes slither into substations looking for food, often bird’s nests.

Nebraska City Utilities installs pole wraps and insulated cover ups in problem areas to help prevent animal contact.

Some unusual animal-related outages include:

    • A turkey made its way into a substation in North Platte, Ne and caused over 6,000 people to be without electricity 2 days after Thanksgiving 2015.
    • A cow rubbing against a guy wire, broke a primary line in Mooresville, NC. Duke Energy workers found the cow on its back and all 4 legs up in the air, it was reported the cow didn’t fare well in the end.
    • Tent caterpillars cause numerous power outages in Liberty, Tx. When thousands of them hatching from eggs in trees covered the transformers.

Other problem animals can be skunks, wild cats (bob cats, mountain lions, etc.)

Any time an interruption in power occurs our crews are sent out to inspect our lines and to look for why the interruption happened.

2018 Tree Line USA

April 17, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nebraska City Utilities named “2018 Tree Line USA” by Arbor Day Foundation

Nebraska City, Neb. (April 13, 2018) – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Nebraska City Utilities a 2018 Tree Line USA in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area.

Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State
Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing practices that protect and enhance
America’s urban trees. Tree Line USA promotes the dual goals of delivering safe and reliable
electricity while maintaining health community forests.

“Trees are a critical part of urban landscapes all across the United States,” said Dan Lambe,
president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Service providers like Nebraska City Utilities
demonstrate that it’s possible for trees and utilities to co-exist for the benefit of communities and
citizens,”

Nebraska City Utilities achieved Tree Line USA by meeting five program standards.  Utilities must follow industry standards for quality tree care; provide annual worker training in best tree-care practices; sponsor a tree-planting and public education program; maintain a tree-based energy conservation program; and participate in an Arbor Day celebration.

More information about Tree Line USA click here.

About Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a million mermber nonprofit
conservation and education orgarnzation with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and
celebrate hees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at arborday.org.

 

Click here for Tree Trimming Practices

For more information, contact:
Danny Cohn, 402-47 3-9563
dcohn@arbordav.org

 

 

 

 

Rural Energy for America Program

March 21, 2018

What does this program do?
Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase or install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.

Who may apply?
• Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, and
• Small businesses in eligible rural areas. (continue reading)

Scam Alert

February 27, 2018

Update April 13, 2020 – We are taking calls again today, please DO NOT give out any information or make any payments over the phone, if you did not initiate the call.

April 2, 2020

We have calls from individuals from all over the United States today, stating they have received a call from us demanding payment.  They are being threatened to have services disconnected if a prompt payment is not made. The caller is looking for customers to give their credit card information over the phone. Please note that the call is coming from what appears to be our number, however it is not us calling people.  1) We do not call our customers for payment & our notices are sent out by mail.  2) Regardless of who contacts you, if you didn’t make the initial call DO NOT give out personal information including financial info.

If you receive a call and you are unsure the call is from us please hang up & call us back at 402-873-3353. 

Electronic Funds Transfer

February 6, 2018

Are you busy juggling everything?  Tired of worrying about paying your bills on time?  Want to save money by avoiding late fees?  Nebraska City Utilities offers Electronic Funds Transfer so you can sit back and relax.  Your utility bill will be paid out of your bank account and you’ll still receive a copy of your statement each month as a reminder.  All new Electronic Funds transfer customers in the month of February will be entered into a drawing to win a prize you’re sure to love.  Contact us or call us at 873-3353 to find out how you can make the switch and be entered to win today!