Columbus, Neb. – NPPD takes pride in using a variety of fuels to generate electricity, including coal, uranium, water, wind, natural gas, and solar. But what about compressed air? Could that be an energy source of the future? NPPD believes … Continued
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Custer County: big opportunities, small town camaraderie
October 24, 2011Broken Bow, Neb. – With its rolling sandhills, friendly communities, prosperous educational and business opportunities, and state-of-the-art healthcare and medical facilities, Custer County, Neb. offers a rich quality of life that is second to none. Since 2003, the Custer Economic … Continued
Automated meter information system coming to Scottsbluff, area communities
October 11, 2011Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District will be installing new electric meters in Scottsbluff beginning October 12, and then in the communities of Melbeta, Minatare, and Terrytown as part of its Automated Meter Information (AMI) system. Nearly 10,250 customers … Continued
Get creative, grab a video camera, promote energy efficiency in NPPD’s ‘It’s Easy Bein’ Green’ contest
October 11, 2011Columbus, Neb. – An idea. A video camera. Energy efficiency. Combine the three together and what do you come up with? A competition among schools across Nebraska to create an ingenious, 30-second message about energy efficiency. Nebraska Public Power District, … Continued
NPPD introduces construction contractor for Axtell to Kansas power line project
October 7, 2011Minden, Neb. – Representatives from Nebraska Public Power District met today with area elected officials, community, businesses and industry leaders in Minden and Franklin. The focus of the meetings was to introduce the construction contractor hired to build NPPD’s Axtell … Continued
