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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Larry Zach Chairman Chris Langemeier First Vice Chairman Ross Knott Second Vice Chairman Alan Drozd Secretary Dick Tooley Treasurer Rich Aerni Robert Cerv Jim Donoghue Mike Fleming Steve Heesacker EXECUTIVE STAFF Neal Suess President/ CEO Walt Williams Vice President, Administrative Services/CFO David Bell Vice President, Development/Marketing Ron Ziola Vice President, Engineering Dan Hellbusch Vice President, Operations The The difference difference a a bulb bulb makes makes Just how much difference does choosing a Just how much difference does choosing a different kind of light bulb make on how much different kind of light bulb make on how much you spend on energy? Here’s a quick you spend on energy? Here’s a quick comparison of key stats about incandescent, comparison of key stats about incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), and light-emitting compact fluorescent (CFL), and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. diode (LED) bulbs. The difference a bulb makes Just how much difference does choosing a different kind of light bulb make on how much you spend on energy? Here’s a quick comparison of key stats about incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL), and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. INCANDESCENT CFL LED Brightness 800 lumens 840 lumens 840 lumens Energy used 60 watts 13 watts 9 watts Cost per bulb* $1.49 $2.49 $1.37 Yearly energy $7.55 $1.64 $1.13 cost** Estimated 1.8 years 11 years 13 years lifespan (2,000 hours) (12,000 hours) (15,000 hours) Total cost $83.78 $18.89 $12.67 over 10 years *Prices quoted all come from the same large retailer for comparably sized and style bulbs **Assumes use of 3 hrs/day at average public power bundled rate of 11.5 cents/kwh *Prices quoted all come from the same large retailer for comparably sized and style bulbs **Assumes use of 3 hrs/day at average public power bundled rate of 11.5 cents/kwh The Loup Generator is published quarterly as a service for Loup employees, families, friends and associates. For feedback, story ideas and submissions, contact: Stacy Wemhoff Communications Coordinator 402-562-5711 swemhoff@loup.com Considering the average home uses about 40 bulbs, the difference for one home over 10 years is more than $2,800 in cost savings, and more than 22,000 kilowatt hours in energy savings. Considering the average Considering the average home uses about 40 home uses about 40 bulbs, the difference for bulbs, the difference for one home over 10 years is one home over 10 years is more than $2,800 in cost more than $2,800 in cost savings, and more than 22,000 savings, kilowatt and more hours than in 22,000 energy kilowatt savings. hours in energy savings. 2 GENERATOR
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Board of Directors changes for 2019 As a result of the election in November, the District will see a change in the Board of Directors, although not as dramatic of a change as we saw in the 2016 elections. There was also change in the local, statewide and national elections, although, similar to the elections for the District’s Board of Directors, not as much change as was seen during the 2016 election cycle. This change is what makes life fascinating and what creates challenges and opportunities for all who work in an environment that is driven by such change. First of all, two existing directors — Director Mike Fleming of Columbus and Director Robert Cerv of Clarkson — both ran unopposed and were elected to continue to serve on the Board of Directors. Director Cerv has been on the Board since early 2005 and Director Fleming has served on the Board since 2013. We are excited to have both Director Cerv and Director Fleming return to the Board of Directors. Loup Power District will have one new Board member in 2019. I would like to welcome Mr. Steve Heesacker of Humphrey to the Board as the newest Director to serve the District. Mr. Heesacker and his wife Monica have two sons, Bryce and Holden, and live outside of Humphrey. Mr. Heesacker owns Heesacker Realty and Auction Company in Humphrey. Mr. Heesacker is well known throughout the Humphrey area and we look forward to having him serve on the Board. Loup Power District will be saying goodbye to its current longest-tenured Board member — Director Francis Sand of Humphrey. Director Sand decided not to rerun for the Board of Directors position in 2018. Director Sand served on the Board from 1977 through 1982 and again from 1984 through the present. Director Sand served as the Board Chairman on five separate occasions in 1981, 1992, 1999, 2007 and 2014. Director Sand was always a great supporter of management and the employees of the District and was very mindful of the effect that decisions of the Board had on his constituency from Humphrey. When I was thinking about applying for the position of President/CEO of Loup Power District, Director Sand encouraged me to throw my name in the hat. I have also been grateful to him for that encouragement. In addition, Director Sand and his wife, Lucille, loved to travel to the American Public Power Association annual conference, located in different cities each year, and he was very knowledgeable about the ongoing changes in the electric utility industry. Director Sand has always been a tremendous supporter of the District and of public power. We wish Francis and Lucille the very best and look forward to seeing them in the community as part of our everyday lives. We here at the District look forward to these changes and working with our newest Board member. Please take time to congratulate Director Heesacker on his new position on the Board and to thank Director Sand for his dedication and service to the Board. by NEAL SUESS President/CEO FRANCIS SAND MIKE FLEMING ROBERT CERV STEVE HEESACKER Retired Re-elected Re-elected Newly Elected 1977–1982, 1984–2018 Through 2025 Through 2025 Through 2025 WINTER 2019 3
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