Columbus, 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
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NPPD, City of York join together for tree
April 23, 2013Arbor Day event at York Dog Park York, Neb. – Arbor Day will be celebrated in York on Thursday, April 25, when the city and Nebraska Public Power District join together for a special community event. Students from York elementary … Continued
NPPD to begin patrolling power lines for vegetation
March 13, 2013Columbus, Neb.- One tree limb. That’s all it took to create the 2003 “northeast blackout” that cut power to 55 million people in eight states and Canada. After that blackout, new federal requirements and financial penalties for non-compliance were created … Continued
NPPD invests in its environmental stewardship
December 17, 2012Columbus, Neb. – Over the past year, the Nebraska Public Power District has been analyzing its generation resource mix while meeting its responsibility for providing low-cost power in a reliable and environmentally responsible manner. One way to be a good … 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
“Behind the Outlet” public open houses focus on Nebraska’s future energy mix
March 19, 2012What will Nebraska Public Power District’s future electric generation mix look like? Will coal-fired and nuclear power generation facilities remain NPPD’s low-cost mainstay for generating electricity? How much renewable energy is on the horizon? Which environmental regulations will have the … Continued
NPPD expedites purchase of emission equipment
September 12, 2011Columbus, Neb. – In order to meet new stringent limits on certain emissions from its fossil-fueled generating facilities, Nebraska Public Power District’s Board of Directors approved an emergency resolution Friday to purchase and install $35.5 million in emission reduction equipment … Continued
Clean. Drain. Dry will help prevent the spread of zebra mussels into Nebraska waterways
May 25, 2011Clean. Drain. Dry. Three simple, but important words.
NPPD prepares for Missouri
February 6, 2011As flooding conditions along the Missouri River transition, Nebraska Public Power District has implemented contingency plans at two of its affected facilities.
