Brownville, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District’s Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) will host an open house for the public from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 at its recently completed, drywell mock-up at the old Stella school, located at 71829 … Continued
Monthly Archives: August 2012
The Rest of the Story
August 29, 2012If you have worked in Nebraska’s public power industry, you know three things for sure: reliable electricity helps run the state’s economy and enhances our quality of life; Nebraska’s not-for-profit utilities are obligated to keep rates low; and Mother Nature … Continued
Safety, invasive species awareness urged at Lake Maloney, Sutherland Reservoir
August 27, 2012Columbus, Neb. – A long, hot summer season comes to an end with the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. And Nebraska Public Power District is asking those using Lake Maloney and Sutherland Reservoir for water activities to be safety conscious … Continued
NPA Utility Booth to Highlight Public Power at State Fair
August 13, 2012Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska’s electric utilities will once again sponsor a booth during the Nebraska State Fair to showcase the benefits of public power. Member utilities of the Nebraska Power Association (NPA) will host a booth that highlights energy issues, … Continued
Helicopter to string final wire on NPPD’s Axtell to Kansas line
August 8, 2012Minden – As the 53-mile Axtell to Kansas 345,000-volt Transmission Project nears completion, representatives from Nebraska Public Power District are reemphasizing the project’s safety message. “There are several safety factors we would like the public to be aware of as … Continued



