Information Archives
Electric Utility Line Workers Day
Mayor Bryan Bequette proclaims April 8, 2019 Electric Utility Line Workers Day. Jon Griebe and Carl Abbot represented Nebraska City Utilities and recieved the proclomation from Mayor Bequette on behalf of Nebraska City Utilities and all the utility line workers.
Trees can reduce your energy costs by up to 20%.
March 2019 Flooding
At this time we do not have any concern about our city water. The water supply is safe. Our water plant is operating normally. We are able to operate our wells in our well field. There is no concern that we can foresee with the water supply.
If we feel there is a change or a concern, we will provide notification through website and social media.
Our apologies for the quality of the video due to the short notice of needing to address this concern and still wanting to provide reassurance to our customers.
Fall Energy Saving Tips
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”
Planned Power Outage
UPDATE: POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED
Tuesday, April 12th there will be a planned power outage for Douglas, Village of Douglas due to a transformer replacement. We appreciate your patience as we worked through this as quickly and safely as possible. If you experience an outage, please call our 24-hr line at 402-873-3353 or report it on our website HERE!
Winter Safety with Gas Meters
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?
Nebraska City Utilities Earns 1st Place Award in Safety.
Power Outages and Animals
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:
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- 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.
Save Energy By Planting A Tree
Nebraska City Utilities recognizes the importance that trees play in our environment. Trees provide shade that cools you and your living environment. Trees absorb the sun’s energy from the surrounding air, and in the summertime, creates a cooling effect in and around your home. Using the method of “Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place”, Nebraska City Utilities can help you create comfort and save energy by: