NPPD is dedicated to protecting environmental quality while meeting the energy needs of Nebraska. Therefore, NPPD will be managed and operated in a manner that reflects our commitment to environmental compliance and stewardship. NPPD has a committed and dedicated staff of 20 environmental professionals responsible for ensuring NPPD establishes and meets its environmental goals. Not only does NPPD strive to ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements, NPPD also strives to be an environmental leader in Nebraska working closely with regulators and customers.

Generating electricity and delivering irrigation water are not NPPD's only concerns. Care of the environment also plays an important role.

NPPD's environmental initiatives include:

• developing renewable energy sources
• preventing pollution
• recycling waste products
• offering recreational opportunities
• providing habitat for wildlife
• educating the public about issues

NPPD uses a mix of generating facilities to meet the needs of its customers. This includes a nuclear plant (CNS), three steam plants (Canaday, GGS and Sheldon), a combined-cycle facility (Beatrice Power Station), two wind generation facilities, nine hydro facilities, nine diesel plants and three peaking units.