Columbus, Neb. – A recent community survey, conducted by the Nuclear Energy Institute, indicates neighbors of Cooper Nuclear Station in southeastern Nebraska about Cooper Nuclear Station have an overall positive perception about the facility and its owner, Nebraska Public Power District. … Continued
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Harvest time a busy time – but look up and look out for overhead power lines
September 19, 2011Columbus, Neb. - Harvest season is one of the busiest times of year for farmers – and among the most dangerous. Before taking to the fields, Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale public power partners urge farm workers to be … Continued
20-year Nebraska Open meets one million dollar goal
September 15, 2011Columbus, Neb. – More than $77,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students attending one of five Nebraska community college systems throughout the state. The scholarships are funded by the generosity of sponsors and golf professionals participating in the 20th … Continued
NPPD receives Apex Award from Utilities Telecom Council
September 12, 2011Columbus, Neb. - One of the most prestigious awards the utility telecommunications industry has to offer was officially bestowed upon the Nebraska Public Power District recently. The Utilities Telecom Council, a global trade association, presented NPPD with the Apex Award for … Continued
NPPD to unveil its newest vehicle – the Chevy Volt
September 12, 2011Columbus, Neb. – A joint demonstration project being conducted between General Motors (GM), the Electric Power Research Institute, and Nebraska Public Power District, will introduce a new Chevrolet Volt into the District’s vehicle fleet. The Volt, a plug-in electric vehicle … Continued
NPPD expedites purchase of emission equipment
September 12, 2011Columbus, Neb. – In order to meet new stringent limits on certain emissions from its fossil-fueled generating facilities, Nebraska Public Power District’s Board of Directors approved an emergency resolution Friday to purchase and install $35.5 million in emission reduction equipment … Continued
