Nebraska Unplugged: Power outages sweep across the state

Lack of energy

LINCOLN, Nebraska (KLKN) – In Nebraska, the city’s electricity agencies are purposefully turning off the power due to unexpected demand.

With temperatures remaining dangerously low, Nebraskaans are staying indoors with the heater running at maximum, putting pressure on the regional energy district.

Below are cities with electricity limitations on Monday.


Beatriz

“The persistent and extreme cold has led to the use of electricity across the region that exceeds the generation available across the…

Posted by the city of Beatrice, Nebraska – Municipal Government on Monday, February 15, 2021

Bellevue

Posted by the city of Bellevue, Nebraska on Monday, February 15, 2021

Colombo

Try to save energy in the next few days by lowering the thermostat by a few degrees, disconnecting devices and …

Posted by Loup Power District on Monday, February 15, 2021

Cornhusker PPD

Crete

Crete

Grand Island and Hastings

Southwest Power Pool has declared Energy Emergency Alert Level 3. We are starting to see this happening in our …

Posted by Southern Public Power District on Monday, February 15, 2021

Holdrege

UPDATE:

The city of Holdrege has most of the city’s energy back, after a fall that cut two-thirds of the city’s electricity this morning.

Posted by NTV News on Monday, February 15th 2021

Norris

Norris has been informed by the Nebraska Public Energy District that they are being advised to start rejecting cargo. THE…

Posted by Norris Public Power District on Monday, February 15, 2021

Omaha

We need your help to conserve energy – NOW. Extremely low temperatures have increased the demand for energy on the plains …

Posted by Omaha Public Power District on Sunday, February 14, 2021

York and Seward

We are asking customers to save energy. The record cold forecast is placing a high demand on the electrical system….

Posted by Nebraska Public Power District on Monday, February 15, 2021

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