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After more than a decade of minimal rate increases, the Nebraska Public Power District’s board of directors approved an average overall rate increase of 8.6% beginning January 1, 2027.
The energy industry is capital-intensive and operating costs are rising fast due to higher material prices, supply chain constraints, and ongoing workforce needs.
NPPD is strengthening the system to meet today's needs and prepare for tomorrow, building durable assets that will provide reliable capacity and energy for decades to come.
NPPD is adding new generation resources to ensure reliable power is available the moment customers need it, guided by updated reserve requirements and thoughtful planning for new and expected load growth.
Strengthened Reliability to minimize outages and restore power faster when interruptions do occur.
Increased Generation Capacity to ensure reliability and to support growing communities, economic development, and future energy needs.
Modernized Infrastructure designed to be resilient and serve customers for many decades.
Continued Focus on providing superior service at the lowest cost we can.
Fair Rates that are designed to be stable, help us meet the diverse energy needs of our customers, and remain aligned with our board’s strategic directive to be cost-competitive over the long term.
Reducing Operations & Maintenance Spends while remaining focused on service reliability.
Reprioritizing Major Projects while preserving essential reliability and compliance investments.
Strategic Debt Refinancing to capture low interest rates.
Proactive Interest Strategies by collecting interest payments in advance to reduce long-term debt.
Leveraging Federal Tax Credits to offset capital spending on major projects.
Developing a Large Load Rate designed to minimize cost shifts to existing customers and safeguard them if a large-load customer leaves.
As a public power utility, we work hard to keep rates affordable and understand the cost pressures many households face. Our rates include no profit motive. They solely reflect the cost of operating the system, which is increasingly affected by external factors and supply chain challenges. We’ve consistently focused on controlling expenses, but this adjustment is necessary to maintain system strength and avoid larger increases later. We remain committed to putting customers first while providing safe, reliable and affordable power, and we appreciate your continued trust.
