Nebraska Rural Electric Association

10/15/2026

The October issue of Nebraska Magazine is here!

Join us in celebrating Public Power Month. Read about how Nebraska is unique when it comes to public power.

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.

10/14/2026

Myth: I remember when the utilities were put in and I’ve called 811 before.

The depth of pipelines and other utilities can change over time due to natural forces such as erosion or other dirt moving activities. Or perhaps new facilities have been installed since the last time you contacted 811.

Please don’t make a risky assumption. You don’t want to be the neighbor in your community who knocks out the internet, cable, or other vital services such as 911.

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10/14/2026

As fall temperatures fluctuate, your thermostat settings can make a big difference on energy bills. On cooler days, lower the thermostat… and raise it during days that are warmer. On milder days, consider turning off your heating/cooling system altogether. A smart thermostat is also convenient for making temperature adjustments––and saving energy––even easier.

10/13/2026

Cooler temps are coming, which means your heating system will soon be working harder to keep your home comfortable. Fall is the perfect time to check for drafts around windows and doors––before cooler weather arrives. A little weatherstripping and caulk can help keep conditioned air indoors while improving efficiency and overall comfort.

10/12/2026

Underneath much of America’s farmland lies buried pipeline and utilities. These utilities may carry natural gas or oil, electricity, communication lines or water. Any one of these utilities struck during a farming operation can cause dangerous consequences for you, your family, tenants, hired hands, your neighbors, your community and the environment, possibly impacting your farm for years.

Contact 811 or go to Nebraska811.com to get your underground utilities marked every time before you dig.

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10/12/2026

For your safety, find out if your medical device is compatible with backup power, like batteries or a generator, in case of a power outage. Check how long it can operate during an outage and keep device-specific supplies on hand.

10/11/2026

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10/11/2026

An energy vampire is a device that continues to use energy and drain power, even when it is turned off. They lurk in your home, taking the form of phone chargers and cable boxes, computer cords and coffee pots.
These phantom energy suckers can account for as much as 20% of your monthly electricity bill.
To mitigate this energy waste, hook up your entertainment center and other living room appliances to power strips or an outlet with a wall switch. Then you can easily switch the whole system off when you need to.
Fortunately it is easy to reduce or eliminate these energy suckers. Not only will you see a benefit to your electric bill, but you’re also helping to cut down on the energy necessary to power your community.

10/10/2026

This spooky season, keep home energy use and décor safety in check. Stop energy vampires from unnecessary consumption and double check electrical cords for damage. From your friends at NREA, we hope you have a safe and frightfully-fun Halloween!

10/09/2026

Keep 20 Feet Away From Power Lines

Stay at least 20 feet from overhead power lines while unloading grain and moving machinery.

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