Columbus, Neb. – Citing a strategic goal focused on customer service, Nebraska Public Power District President and CEO Pat Pope announced NPPD System Control Manager Tim Arlt will take charge of the utility’s retail division beginning March 16. “NPPD’s new … Continued
Monthly Archives: February 2012
NPPD’s Energy House (Opinion/Editorial)
February 22, 2012Building a house takes planning, a budget, materials, labor, and the design of a strong foundation. It is the same when generating electricity. The Nebraska Public Power District plans and constructs its “energy house” to deliver round-the-clock electricity for its … Continued
Time running out to enter NPPD’s energy efficiency video competition
February 20, 2012Columbus, Neb. – Like sands through the hourglass, time is running out to submit entries in Nebraska Public Power District’s “It’s Easy Bein’ Green” video competition for junior and senior high school students. This second annual competition among schools across … Continued
Demolition of Scottsbluff Generating Station gains approval from NPPD Board of Directors
February 10, 2012Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District’s Scottsbluff Generating Station, which was closed in 1989, will be demolished, following approval Friday by NPPD’s Board of Directors. The demolition work will consist of removing the power plant building which houses boilers, … Continued
New substation to replace old in Ainsworth
February 8, 2012Ainsworth, Neb. – A new substation being constructed just southeast of the intersection of Osborne Street and First Street in Ainsworth, Neb. will not only feature improved technology, but will also have a larger capacity rating to allow for growth … Continued
NPPD conversion project in Aurora entering homestretch
February 6, 2012Aurora — After three years and successfully completing three (and almost four) phases of a five-phase project to upgrade the electric distribution system in Aurora, Nebraska Public Power District will begin the project’s final stage Feb. 27th. The multi-million dollar … Continued
Reliability, congestion relief focus of proposed Nebraska transmission line
February 3, 2012Columbus, Neb. – A proposed 345,000-volt transmission line covering 260 miles, which will enhance reliability and relieve congestion on Nebraska Public Power District’s electrical grid system, is now a possibility. The Southwest Power Pool approved a 10-year Integrated Transmission Plan … Continued
Anticipated snowstorm postpones robotics competition
February 2, 2012Stromsburg, Neb. – A forecasted winter storm warning and heavy snows projected for central Nebraska, which could create hazardous travel conditions, has forced postponement of this Saturday’s Cross County Robotics Tournament scheduled for this Saturday. The event has been rescheduled … Continued
