Nebraska Rural Electric Association

09/01/2026

In June, 26 high school students from across Nebraska joined more than a thousand of their peers from across the U.S. for the 2026 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Read about the trip in the September issue of Nebraska Magazine.

The Nebraska Magazine has been published since January 1947. The Nebraska Magazine is published monthly and is distributed by mail to approximately 50,000 rural households in 60 Nebraska Counties.

08/31/2026

Share electrical safety tips for campus life to help keep your college kids safe: SafeElectricity.org/safety-tips/campus-electrical-safety/

08/26/2026

Struggling to keep your second floor cool in the summer? Cut down on extra heat upstairs by limiting use of computers, TVs, gaming systems, hair dryers and styling tools.
Get more tips to help lower your energy costs: SafeElectricity.org/safety-tips/make-home-energy-efficient

08/25/2026

Do not plant near padmount transformers. Utility crews need at least 10 feet in front and 4 feet on the sides to work safely and quickly during outages.

08/24/2026

Back-to-school means e-bikes and e-scooters are as common as backpacks. A few smart habits can prevent battery fires and keep students safe. ⚡
• Use the charger made for your device
• Plug directly into a wall outlet — don’t use extension cords or power strips.
• Charge on a flat, dry surface away from anything that can catch fire.
• Keep batteries out of hallways, doorways and exits.
• Unplug when fully charged.

08/19/2026

It’s harvest season. Please be extra cautious to keep everyone safe.
🚜 Slow down and stay alert — farm machinery often moves at slower speeds than regular traffic.
⚠️Be patient — passing may not be safe or legal in many situations.
📱Avoid distractions — put the phone down and keep your attention on the road.

08/18/2026

At least 60% of every dollar paid to your local electric utility goes directly toward the cost of wholesale power—the electricity we purchase, then deliver to homes and businesses across the local communities we serve. The remaining portion helps cover equipment maintenance, essential system upgrades and the dedicated team that helps keep the lights on 24/7.

08/17/2026

Read about how Linden Fields Flower Farm, south of Beatrice, Neb., has blossomed into a unique destination where fresh flowers, local products, and community-centered experiences come together to create meaningful connections and lasting memories in the August issue of Nebraska Magazine.

The Nebraska Magazine has been published since January 1947. The Nebraska Magazine is published monthly and is distributed by mail to approximately 50,000 rural households in 60 Nebraska Counties.

08/13/2026

Most folks are being squeezed by increasing prices from the grocery store register to the gas pump. Escalating costs for fuel, including coal and natural gas, and utility construction materials like steel, transformers, and copper, are pressuring electric utilities as well.

Nebraska’s rural electric utilities are stepping up to the challenge to keep electricity affordable in the face of what has become an industry-wide “perfect storm.” In looking out for their consumers, public power districts and electric cooperatives lead the utility industry in implementing energy efficiency programs and supplying power from renewable energy and other reliable sources like coal and nuclear.

Nebraska’s rural electric utilities are stepping up—working hard to...

08/12/2026

Headed back to campus? Remember:
• Don’t overload outlets.
• Never use frayed or cracked cords.
• Don’t run cords under rugs or doorways.
• Never charge phones under your pillow.
• Report electrical issues.

Stay smart with these campus fire safety tips: https://safeelectricity.org/safety-tips/campus-fire-safety