by ann | Oct 9, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
In 1906, the Pennsylvania Railroad began using the first battery-powered industrial truck to move baggage between platforms, speeding the loading and unloading of passenger trains. Often nicknamed the “Electric Porter,” this equipment became the original...
by ann | Sep 16, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
According to Consumer Reports, 2018 was the first automotive production year when more new models were equipped with light-emitting diode (LED) headlights than halogen or high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. Today, all new electric and hybrid vehicles are...
by ann | Aug 17, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
If you have traveled from Nebraska’s panhandle towards the southeast in the middle of summer, you likely know it can be a long and hot road trip. However, the further south and east you travel, you will probably notice that it is not only the temperature that is...
by ann | Jul 24, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
The dog days of summer are settling in and it doesn’t look like they’re heading out anytime soon. NPPD and your local public power utility want to give you a quick reminder that there are some simple, easy ways to save energy — and save a little money — while still...
by ann | Jul 14, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
According to data from the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, more U.S. homes purchased heat pumps than traditional gas furnaces combined with central air-conditioner (AC) systems for the last four years. Though sales in 2025 declined nearly...
by ann | Jun 12, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
Andreas Stihl became known as “The Father of the Modern Chainsaw” when he patented and began production of his first electric-powered unit in 1926. While advertised as portable, the saw weighed a whopping 116 pounds. Surprisingly, the first gas-powered chainsaw was...
by ann | May 14, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to keep a small area comfortable during a heat wave or cold snap? Using electric space heaters can be expensive to run and window air conditioners can be difficult to install. Instead, consider purchasing a portable heat pump...
by ann | Apr 23, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
Most homeowners who have heat pumps use them to heat and cool their homes. But a heat pump also can be used to heat water. You may have already seen one of these units in a “big box” or appliance store and wondered what it was and how it worked. Here are the details:...
by ann | Mar 20, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
Have you ever gone over to a friend’s place for a fish dinner and left smelling like fried carp? If so, it could be that their kitchen exhaust hood was not working properly. While commercial kitchens use exhaust systems that are fairly complex, exhaust hoods in most...
by ann | Feb 19, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
Have you heard what the latest gossip around the water cooler is about? The water cooler, itself! Business experts have long debated whether there is value to the chat that occurs when office employees meet during their venture to the device to obtain hot water for...
by ann | Jan 15, 2026 | Energy Saving Tips
Everyone’s looking for a good deal. There’s no exception when it comes to home improvements, especially if you own an older home. If you find yourself in that category and are planning a major renovation, consider that adding insulation during your project often pays...
by ann | Dec 12, 2025 | Energy Saving Tips
Is this the winter you finally have had enough of shoveling now? Data analyzed by the Center for Injury Research and Policy found that annually, snow shoveling leads to about 100 deaths and 11,500 emergency room visits in the U.S. Of those treated for injuries, about...
