Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD or the District) will conduct all aspects of its business in an environmentally responsible manner. This document provides the general environmental policy statement and guiding environmental principles for NPPD. 

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.

This policy applies to all NPPD operations and employees.

NPPD will adhere to the following environmental principles to meet NPPD’s Commitment to the Environment:

• Ensure environmental factors are an integral part of planning, design, construction, and operational decisions.
• Comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Participate with other organizations to develop effective and reasonable environmental laws and regulations.
• Maintain an ongoing assessment of our activities, address non-conformances, and systematically review and continuously improve our environmental management systems and policy.
• Ensure proper handling, treatment, and disposal of all waste streams while taking steps to control their generation and encourage pollution prevention, recycling, and development of markets for certain wastes.
• Establish performance measures to track and direct operations.
• Establish and implement appropriate procedures regarding environmental regulations.
• Acknowledge our responsibilities to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to NPPD.