Columbus, Neb. – Two planned power outages are scheduled for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) customers in Shelton to allow for maintenance at the substation that serves the community, with the first outage scheduled for Sept. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m.
The first outage will allow field crews to switch the system over to a mobile substation, in order for them to complete maintenance on the permanent substation. The maintenance is expected to take roughly two weeks. If work is completed as scheduled, and no additional work is identified, the second outage is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. to return the system to normal operation. A second press release will be shared when the second outage date is finalized.
“Outages, no matter the reason, are inconvenient, so we appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding while this work is completed,” said NPPD Account Manager Grant Flamig. “Performing preventative maintenance helps us continue to provide our customers with safe, affordable, and reliable electric service for years to come.”
NPPD will reach out to each impacted customer to notify them of the time and date prior to both planned outages. NPPD works closely with community officials when setting the date and time for any planned outages.
