In March of 2025, our lineworkers worked 16-hour days for 7 days straight until power was restored to all residential customers. After that, they worked extended days on and off for the next month until all lines were rebuilt and all seasonal services were completed.
What makes lineworkers especially remarkable is that they aren’t just restoring power to a system—they’re restoring power to their own communities. They live here. They raise their families here. They understand that electricity is more than a convenience; it’s essential to daily life, to local businesses, to schools, farms, and emergency services. Powering the places we call home is personal to lineworkers.
We understand when the lights go out it can be frustrating, bringing everyday life to a halt. We are incredibly grateful to our customers for your patience and encouragement during these times. Linework is demanding, physical, and at times, it can be dangerous. Our crews approach each job with a focus on safety and teamwork. They take pride in their craft and in the trust our customers place in them.
On April 13, 2026, we will celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day, but one day is hardly enough. Every day, we thank lineworkers for their service and dedication, which are the backbone of our district.
If you would like to thank Perennial’s lineworkers, feel free to send a message to our office at PO Box 219, York, NE 68467, or 402-362-3355, or use the hashtag #ThankALineworker & #Perennial in your Facebook posts.
To our lineworkers: thank you for your hard work, your readiness, and your unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are proud to stand behind you and grateful for all that you do.
At Perennial, we have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our customers. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men and women who make that possible every single day-our lineworkers.
When storms impact our communities and outages occur, many people experience the inconvenience, but our lineworkers see a call to action. Our crews are always ready when it matters most—leaving family dinners, working through the night, and heading into challenging conditions to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. That readiness is not accidental. It comes from rigorous training, deep experience, and a shared commitment to serving others.
Public power districts like Perennial were built on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, and our lineworkers embody that spirit every day. They are the first to respond and the last to leave, often working long hours behind the scenes. At times, serving our neighbors means going beyond our own service territory through a process known as mutual aid. During major outage events, Perennial crews stand ready to assist neighboring districts–sometimes close to home, and sometimes across state lines–to help restore power. This spirit of mutual aid strengthens all public power districts and ultimately benefits the customers we serve.
