The Grand Island Utilities Department consists of seven divisions.  One of the divisions is the Overhead Line Division.   This division is responsible for the maintenance of existing overhead lines and construction of new overhead lines.  All electricity delivered to GIUD customers travels almost entirely through overhead lines to GIUD customers.  

In order to distribute electric power to it's customers, GIUD generates the electric power at one of it's power plants.  The power from these plants is delivered to customers via overhead power lines to GIUD's customer via a complex path of distribution sub stations,  overhead lines, circuit breakers, transformers, capacitors, switches, underground lines and meters. Most GIUD customers are connected to power via overhead lines while newer installations are connected by underground lines that are fed from overhead lines. GIUD has an on-going program to update and maintain it's power distribution system.  The primary distribution system voltage is now 13,800 volts.  This has been upgraded over the years from 2,400 volts to increase dependability and to be able to provide a more stable supply of electricity to GIUD's customers.  Included in the system upgrades were consideration for ice storms,  wind storms and lightening, as well as public safety and environmental concerns.   A well engineered, heavy duty  distribution system that can withstand destructive weather and yet meet the needs of a growing community using increasing amounts of electricity is a priority at GIUD.

A GIUD Overhead Line crew member maintaining electrical connections on a busy Grand Island street.

To maintain this complex network of power lines, transformers, circuit breakers and meters,  GIUD employs well trained and dedicated people to keep your lights on.   Whenever there is a problem, or if a GIUD customer looses power, some one is ready to  repair the problem and restore power - in any kind of weather, any time of year, 24 hours a day! Click here to view a Map of GIUD Electric Service Area

GIUD's Overhead Line crew.  If there is an interruption in service to a home or business, they are trained and prepared to handle most any problem. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Grand Island Utilities Department  is located at 1110 W. North Front Street.  If you plan to visit anyone at the service center, please call ahead to make arrangements.    To contact GIUD staff at the  Overhead Line Division, please see our contacts page.  

For electrical problems such as a power outage, flickering lights, downed power lines, or other problems related to electrical power service to your home or business, call the Phelps Control Center at 385-5461 anytime. 

Grand Island Utilities Department Overhead Line Division (Line Dept)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1968, Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968

Location: The Grand Island Utilities Department's Service houses the Overhead Line Division, the Underground Division and the Warehousing and Purchasing Divisions of GIUD.  The center occupies one cull block and is located at 1110 W. North Front Street, or about two blocks north of the City Library on West Second Street.  Normal working hours at the center is 8 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.  If you plan to visit anyone at the service center, please call ahead to make arrangements.   

Contacts -

• For electrical problems such as a power outage, flickering lights, downed power lines, or other problems related to electrical power service to your home or business, call the Phelps Control Center at 385-5461 anytime. 
• Overhead Line Division (Line Dept) contact Ray Micek, Superintendent, at 308-385-5472.  If there is no answer, call the Phelps Control Center at 308-385-5461. Email Over Head Line Division

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