About Electricity

Make electrical safety a top priority for you and your family.

• Safety Tips
• Advantages of Electric Heat
• Heat Pumps
• Heating/Cooling Cost Comparison

For most of us, a backup generator can be a nice thing to have in case the power goes off. For some people, such as those dependent on life-support equipment, a backup generator is essential. Whether you depend on a generator or simply enjoy its convenience, it's important to keep it in good working order and use it safely to get the maximum benefit from your investment.

Remember extreme care should always be used when hooking up and operating a generator. Any standby generator installation must include an enclosed, double-pole, double throw transfer switch between the meter and the standby unit. This is necessary to prevent any electric energy produced by the standby generator from accidentally feeding back into North Central's lines. Linemen working on lines and unaware the lines were being energized by a standby unit could be seriously injured or even killed. If you are considering installing a standby generator or have one and have questions concerning how to safely operate the generator, please call North Central PPD at 402-358-5112 or 1-800-578-1060 or e-mail us at ncentral@ncppd.net.

To view the safety rules to follow when using a standby generator click on safety rules.

Today's surveys and opinion polls reveal a single trend: People rank electric heating NUMBER ONE in cleanliness, convenience, comfort and economy. It is listed by most families as their first choice for a new heating system.

Heat Pumps Reduce Energy Costs All Year Long

A heat pump is a year-round comfort conditioning system that uses refrigeration equipment to supply warm air in winter and cool air in summer.

Heat pumps are growing in popularity because higher energy costs and chances of future fuel shortages have led homeowners to seek ways of reducing their energy use and thereby reducing heating and cooling costs. The heat pumps available today are extremely reliable and cost efficient.

A heat pump provides both heating and cooling capabilities in one system. Although the initial cost for a heat pump may be higher than a regular furnace, you don't have to install both a furnace and a central air conditioning unit. And, because the heat pump uses energy more efficiently over time, the savings will more than make up for the initially higher cost.

A heat pump will supply about two times more heat than energy used. The greatest savings with a heat pump usually occurs during the heating season. In Nebraska, energy costs to heat and cool a home with a heat pump are generally 25-30% less than conventional heating and cooling systems.

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If you need to replace your heating system or you are building a new home, you may want to consider installing a ground source heat pump or an air source heat pump. Both of these heat pumps will save you the most on your heating and cooling costs.

For those who want to save on their heating costs, but do not want to change their entire system, you may consider installing an add-on heat pump to your old propane furnace. An add-on heat pump is an efficient way of heating in the winter and cooling--like an air conditioner--in the summer.

Free Cost Comparison for Heating and Cooling Systems Available

Are you considering changing your heating and cooling systems in your home? Why not contact North Central PPD and get up to date information on electric heating and cooling systems.

We can provide a free Heat Loss and Operation Cost summary for your home. All we need to complete the summary are several measurements like: home size, amount of insulation and several other miscellaneous items.

The summary provides an accurate comparison between the cost of heating your home with electricity and other methods of heating. It also will show you the advantages of installing efficient, clean electric heating and cooling systems in your home.

If you would like more information on the different types of electrical heating and cooling systems available or desire to compare heating costs for your home, please contact our office; we will be happy to assist you.