Columbus, Neb. – On Friday of its June meeting, the Nebraska Public Power District’s Board of Directors gave approval to the 2013 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a strategic tool the Board and management will use to guide decisions regarding NPPD’s … Continued
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When it comes to how Nebraska’s public power utilities serve customers, it is NOT a game
June 5, 2013By Pat Pope, Nebraska Public Power District President & CEO A recent advertising campaign is claiming Nebraska should “get in the game” and invest more in wind energy. But serving Nebraskans with reliable electricity is NOT a game. At Nebraska … Continued
NPPD moving downtown customer service office
June 5, 2013York, Neb. – Starting Monday, July 1, 2013, Nebraska Public Power District will begin serving customers from its York Operations Center (YOC) located at West Highway 34. NPPD’s downtown customer service office at 100 East 4th Street (City of York … Continued
Boaters should clean, drain, and dry to avoid introducing invasive species to state’s waterways
May 24, 2013Columbus, Neb. – Picking up a hitchhiker is a choice for any driver of a vehicle. But boaters may inadvertently pick up an “aquatic hitchhiker” that can cause serious problems for rivers, lakes, power companies, water utilities, and recreation users … Continued
Watch for electrical hazards during farming activities
May 22, 2013Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District is encouraging farmers – many involved in spring planting at this time– to be particularly alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines year round. Contact between farming equipment and electric … Continued
Elkhorn, Wayne capture Power Drive crowns
May 7, 2013Columbus, Neb. – Cool temperatures, high winds and a little bit of rain and snow didn’t dampen this year’s finals of the Power Drive championships, as Elkhorn and Wayne captured Saturday’s overall championship, held at Warner Park in LaVista. A … Continued
Transmission line open houses scheduled for May 14 in Neligh, May 15 in Norfolk
May 6, 2013Columbus, Neb. – A third round of public open houses focused on potential line routes and substation locations is set for May 14 and 15 on Nebraska Public Power District’s proposed Hoskins to Neligh 345,000-volt transmission line project. The first … Continued
Power Drive championships set for Saturday; Cuming County Open winners announced
April 29, 2013Columbus, Neb. – Four preliminary races are now in the books for the 2013 Power Drive competition. Next up are the championship finals this Saturday, May 4. The fourth and final rally prior to the finals was held this past … Continued
Winning schools announced in annual ‘It’s Easy Bein’ Green’ video contest
April 26, 2013Columbus, Neb. – Showing creative ways to conserve energy, build awareness about energy-wasting habits and promote energy efficiency, all in a 30-second television commercial, was the assignment that 124 Nebraska high school and junior high students took up. It was … Continued
Amateur photography sought for 2014 Public Power calendar
April 23, 2013Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale partner utilities are looking for original photography done by amateur photographers for use in a 2014 Public Power Calendar. Amateur photographers could have their work selected as part of the … Continued
