October 4, 2007
Public Invited to Attend Fourth Annual "Energy Fest"

On Tuesday, Oct. 9, three local electric utilities—Loup Power District, Cornhusker Power District and Nebraska Public Power District—will host “Energy Fest”, a family-oriented, community event in celebration of Public Power Week. Held at the Lake North shelter between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., the event includes activities for children and adults.

Energy mascot Louie the Lightning Bug will be on hand to welcome the public with an energetic smile and electrical safety messages. Additional activities include trolley rides around the lake, bucket truck rides, electrical safety and compact fluorescent lighting demonstrations, an opportunity for kids to “dress up” like a line technician, a penny dig for children five years old and under, and more. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided, while they last.

“The Energy Fest is one way the public power districts in the Columbus area can share their appreciation for the people we serve,” said Judy Trautwein, information and marketing director for Cornhusker.

“Customers of Loup, Cornhusker, and NPPD benefit from decisions made at the local level, rates that are among the lowest in the nation, and reliable electricity and service,” said Theresa Petr, communications coordinator for Loup.

The utilities will be giving away compact fluorescent lamps and prizes and answering questions about their services and operations. Three Eagles Communications will be on hand to conduct live radio remotes, and visitors may enter their name into a drawing for a remote-controlled electric heater.

“We hope residents in the Columbus area will join us Oct. 9 in celebrating the benefits of living in an all public power state,” said Evelyn Chittenden of NPPD.

The public may enter Lake North’s campground area from entrances located on the east and west side of the lake. Motorists should be mindful of pedestrians when crossing Two Lakes Trail and exiting via the one-way route around the lake.

Loup Power District has 17,800 electrical accounts in its service area covering approximately 2,028 square miles in and around Columbus.

Cornhusker Power provides low-cost electricity to the Columbus east industrial area and rural portions of Platte, Colfax, Boone, Nance, Greeley and Wheeler counties within a 2,219 square-mile service area.

Working in partnership with the state’s rural public power districts, cooperatives and municipalities, NPPD helps serve an estimated 1 million Nebraskans with retail, wholesale or transmission energy services.

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