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11/14/2024
NPPD board approves rates for 2025
11/8/2024
NPPD’s retail rates rank among lowest in nation
10/16/2024
NPPD to conduct tree trimming, meter installations in Lodgepole
10/10/2024
NPPD mutual aid team moving from Georgia to support Florida after Hurricane Milton
10/8/2024
NPPD recognizing importance of hydrogen on annual Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
10/3/2024
NPPD mutual aid team called to Georgia
10/2/2024
Safety a top priority during harvest season
9/24/2024
Kearney Power Project construction set to begin in October 2024
9/24/2024
Scottsbluff Power Project construction set to begin in October 2024
9/16/2024
NPPD draining Sutherland Canal for maintenance and inspections
9/12/2024
Nebraska Open surpasses $2 million donated for college scholarships
9/9/2024
NPPD’s wholesale rates remain among lowest in nation
9/6/2024
Planned outage for customers in Boyd County, parts of Holt and Knox County
9/3/2024
Two planned power outages scheduled for Shelton in September
8/27/2024
NPPD’s Cooper Nuclear Station implementing mobile notification system
8/1/2024
NPPD sending mutual aid crews to Omaha
7/16/2024
NPPD to welcome Lodgepole as 81st retail community
7/12/2024
Drones to be used for transmission line inspection in Antelope, Pierce Counties
7/2/2024
NPPD reminds lake goers to be safe, avoid spread of invasive species
7/1/2024
Cooper Nuclear Station celebrates 50 years of reliability
6/17/2024
Governor to appoint NPPD board seat, following resignation
6/11/2024
Spiny Naiad treatment to take place at Lake Maloney
5/21/2024
Emergent outage planned May 28 & 29 for customers in Boyd County, parts of Holt and Knox Counties
5/10/2024
NPPD to remove vegetation from north section of Sutherland Canal
4/29/2024
Look up, look out for power lines when operating large equipment
4/25/2024
Kearney Canal to be dewatered to make repairs inside hydro
4/22/2024
NPPD celebrating Arbor Day with students in Long Pine
4/16/2024
Planned outage for customers in Boyd County, parts of Holt and Knox County
4/12/2024
Planned power outage scheduled April 22 for Sterling and St. Mary
4/5/2024
Water to start flowing soon in Kearney Canal
4/3/2024
Planned power outage scheduled for Oakdale, April 10
3/26/2024
Severe weather brings danger of downed power lines
3/7/2024
Planned outage scheduled in Boyd County, parts of Holt and Knox County
3/6/2024
Power pole inspections to be conducted across the state
2/26/2024
NPPD welcomes Paxton as newest retail town
2/8/2024
NPPD begins process to add new generation for future growth
1/29/2024
NPPD announces final line route for Norfolk-Stanton North Project
1/11/2024
NPPD Board of Directors elects officers, Chlopek to serve as Chair
1/8/2024
Scottsbluff Community Solar array is back online, damaged panels to be recycled
1/5/2024
Safety important during severe winter weather
11/30/2023
NPPD to Host Public Hearings Dec. 12 for Norfolk-Stanton North Transmission Project
11/13/2023
NRPPD and NPPD agree to pursue wholesale power supply contract
11/9/2023
NPPD Board approves steady rates for 2024
10/30/2023
Ribbon cutting planned for new electric vehicle charging stations in Ainsworth
10/18/2023
NPPD crews to conduct work on transmission line along 3rd Avenue
10/16/2023
Ribbon cutting planned for new electric vehicle charging stations at Big Bat’s
10/13/2023
Ribbon cutting planned for new electric vehicle charging station in O’Neill
10/8/2023
NPPD recognizes National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Oct. 8
9/27/2023
NPPD to hold public hearing for two PURPA standards
9/26/2023
Safety around powerlines important when operating large equipment
9/12/2023
32nd Nebraska Open raises over $70k for local scholarships
9/8/2023
NPPD draining Sutherland Canal for maintenance and inspections
9/5/2023
NPPD to Host Open House for the Norfolk-Stanton North Project
8/14/2023
NPPD’s Wholesale rates remain among lowest in nation
8/12/2023
Water in Kearney Canal to be emptied to conduct maintenance
7/27/2023
LES, NPPD participate in Cyber Security exercise with Nebraska National Guard
7/5/2023
Plattsmouth customers asked to voluntarily conserve energy Wednesday evening
6/20/2023
NPPD shares tips to keep your home cool this summer
5/25/2023
Clean, Drain, Dry, before boating on NPPD Waterways
5/22/2023
NPPD earns third consecutive Diamond RP3 designation
5/17/2023
NPPD announces final line route for Scottsbluff Power Project
5/17/2023
NPPD announces final line route for Kearney Power Project
5/12/2023
Powerline safety important during spring planting
4/28/2023
NPPD celebrating Arbor Day in Loup City
4/18/2023
Water to start flowing in Kearney Canal
4/7/2023
NPPD installing injection well near GGS
4/6/2023
NPPD Board Director Fred Christensen passes away
3/30/2023
NPPD reminds customers to stay clear of downed powerlines during severe weather
3/20/2023
NPPD beginning wood pole inspections across state
3/10/2023
Governor to appoint NPPD board seat, following resignation
3/3/2023
NPPD holding public meetings to share draft IRP
2/28/2023
NPPD to Host Public Hearing March 13 for Kearney Power Project
2/28/2023
NPPD to Host Public Hearing March 14 for Scottsbluff Power Project
1/13/2023
NPPD beginning Siting Study for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
1/12/2023
NPPD Board of Directors elect officers
12/8/2022
NPPD low rates to remain steady, following board vote
11/15/2022
NPPD to host informational meeting for Ogallala Community Solar program
11/9/2022
Second open house scheduled for Scottsbluff Power Project
11/9/2022
NPPD hosting second open house for Kearney Power Project
10/31/2022
Planned outage for customers in Boyd County, parts of Holt and Knox County
10/13/2022
Ribbon cutting scheduled for York Community Solar Facility
10/8/2022
NPPD recognizes National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Oct. 8
9/26/2022
Remember to look up and look out for powerlines this harvest season
9/20/2022
NPPD to Host Open House Meetings for the Scottsbluff Power Project
9/20/2022
NPPD to Host Open House Meetings for the Kearney Power Project
9/15/2022
Lake Ogallala to be drained for maintenance on Keystone Diversion Dam south river gates
9/14/2022
NPPD hosting two drills at Sheldon Station, September 21
9/9/2022
Planned outage for customers in Boyd County, parts of Holt and Knox County
9/2/2022
NPPD ranked as a top 20 Utility for Economic Development
9/2/2022
31st Nebraska Open brings continued support for local students
8/11/2022
Kent appoints new VP of Customer Service and External Affairs
7/19/2022
NPPD ranks among the best for wholesale rates
6/16/2022
Ribbon cutting scheduled for Norfolk Community Solar
5/26/2022
NPPD asks lake-goers to help stop spread of invasive species, focus on safe boating practices
5/20/2022
NPPD surveying residential customers
5/5/2022
NPPD: Look up, look out for powerlines during spring planting
4/22/2022
Temporary campfire ban in place at Sutherland Reservoir, Lake Maloney
4/22/2022
NPPD celebrating Arbor Day with tree planting in Geneva
3/22/2022
NPPD signs memorandum of cooperation with National Electric Highway Coalition
3/21/2022
Severe Weather Awareness Week brings reminder to be aware of downed powerlines
3/14/2022
NPPD mutually agrees to end services contract with Entergy
3/3/2022
NPPD crews beginning annual inspection of transmission lines
2/24/2022
Norfolk residents will soon be able to sign up for solar shares
1/19/2022
NPPD urging caution on ice covered Lake Maloney, Sutherland Reservoir
1/13/2022
Jerry Chlopek elected NPPD Board Chair for 2022
1/13/2022
False alarm on siren near Rock Port, Missouri Thursday morning
12/13/2021
NPPD Board approves net-zero carbon goal by 2050
12/9/2021
NPPD Board approves stable rates for 2022
11/15/2021
Winter weather brings danger of downed powerlines
10/18/2021
Time-of-Use program offers NPPD customers incentive to save
10/14/2021
Tom Kent to receive RMEL’s Distinguished Leadership Award
10/6/2021
Nebraska Public Power District observing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
10/4/2021
Fall harvest an important time to focus on safety around powerlines
9/22/2021
NPPD partners on groundbreaking ceremony in York for new Community Solar project
9/9/2021
Fall fishing at Keystone Diversion will not be available; NPPD plans maintenance work for the dam’s gates
9/3/2021
Nebraska Open tees off Thursday, celebrates 30 years of giving back
8/30/2021
NPPD crews heading to Louisiana to assist in power restoration
8/23/2021
Nebraska public power utilities providing activities at State Fair
8/2/2021
Information forums on decarbonization scheduled by NPPD
8/2/2021
NPPD hosting SunWise community solar open house Aug. 10
7/26/2021
Scams targeting electric customers across the state
7/12/2021
NPPD seeing high interest in renewable projects for Monolith
6/30/2021
Norfolk hosts ribbon cutting for new electric vehicle charging station
6/22/2021
Aurora hosts ribbon cutting for new electric vehicle charging station
6/16/2021
Energy saving tips as temperatures begin to heat up
6/15/2021
Construction underway on sediment basin for South Platte Canal
6/1/2021
Construction underway at NPPD Ainsworth community solar site
5/21/2021
Stop the spread of invasive species; practice safety on NPPD waterways
5/14/2021
Looking at solar energy – NPPD consultants can assist
5/12/2021
EPRI acknowledges innovative spirit of two NPPD employees
5/4/2021
NPPD urges: “Look up and around for power lines”
4/30/2021
NPPD celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting at Chadron State Park
4/23/2021
NPPD inspecting wood poles throughout the state
3/25/2021
NPPD ranks first among peer utilities in safety
3/16/2021
Downed powerlines a danger during severe weather season
3/15/2021
NPPD construction creates traffic restrictions near Overton
2/22/2021
NPPD: Electrical bills will be affected by usage
2/18/2021
NPPD says beware of uptick in scam activity
2/14/2021
NPPD asking customers to voluntarily conserve energy
1/14/2021
Mary Harding elected NPPD Board Chair for 2021
1/7/2021
Use caution when using NPPD-owned frozen water resources
1/4/2021
NPPD will seek proposals on renewable energy to support Monolith
12/10/2020
NPPD retail, wholesale rates will remain stable for 2021
12/6/2020
Irrigation lateral replacement to close street in Gothenburg
11/2/2020
Winter storm season is approaching – NPPD encourages safety
10/29/2020
NPPD crews heading to Oklahoma to provide mutual aid assistance
10/23/2020
NPPD warning customers of phone scam related to meter replacement
10/8/2020
Nebraska Public Power District recognizes National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Oct. 8
9/28/2020
Power line safety important for farmers heading into fall harvest
9/11/2020
Refurbishing of NPPD transmission line between Beverly and Enders set
8/27/2020
NPPD partnering up to spread safety awareness this harvest season
8/19/2020
Norfolk solar facility, battery energy storage system ready to go with aim at being in operation in late 2021
8/17/2020
NPPD will be testing all incoming contractor employees working on the Cooper Nuclear Station refueling outage
8/14/2020
Wells Fargo Nebraska Open set for 29th year in September; Pro-am event cancelled but scholarships for colleges continue
7/14/2020
New electric meters coming to NPPD Plattsmouth customers
7/10/2020
NPPD to resume normal bill collection Aug. 1
6/16/2020
Farm equipment striking power lines prompts reminder to look up and look around for safety
6/4/2020
June NPPD Board meeting, committees will be virtual
5/20/2020
NPPD: maintain social distancing, watch for shallow water, and be on the watch for zebra mussels on watercraft
5/18/2020
Spencer, Wiese named to vice president positions at NPPD
5/15/2020
Scams continue to target NPPD customers during pandemic
5/8/2020
As farm equipment heads out to the fields, look up and look out for overhead power lines
5/5/2020
NPPD Board of Directors will meet again virtually
5/1/2020
NPPD’s Norfolk residential customers getting new meters
4/24/2020
Diamond RP3 designation earned by NPPD . . . again
4/23/2020
Power outage scheduled for Elm Creek Sunday morning
4/21/2020
Melbeta, Minatare NPPD outage moved to Tuesday
4/16/2020
Dia named general manager at Cooper Nuclear Station
4/3/2020
April NPPD Board meeting will be aired by electronic means
3/20/2020
Scam bill payment calls growing during COVID-19 outbreak; NPPD offers recommendations to thwart fraudulent attempts
3/19/2020
NPPD launches new app and notification system for retail customers
3/17/2020
NPPD suspends “walk-in traffic” at customer service centers
3/16/2020
Outage planned for Melbeta, Minatare and surrounding area to complete substation work
3/12/2020
Tom Kent named new NPPD President, CEO
2/27/2020
City of Mitchell, NPPD agree on system operation agreement
2/25/2020
State Open Championship to be hosted in Columbus
2/25/2020
NPPD cutting ribbon on new community solar facility
2/17/2020
NPPD process ensures customer safety, grid reliability before starting a renewable energy project
2/13/2020
Pat Pope stepping down as NPPD President, CEO
2/3/2020
Drone work to be completed in northeast Nebraska
1/24/2020
Scottsbluff II Solar shares selling fast
1/23/2020
2020 Aurora Open & Innovation Showcase to be aired Live
1/21/2020
Electrocution incident reminds of importance of safety around power lines
1/20/2020
Western Nebraska communities set for meter replacements
1/17/2020
New emergency app now available for Cooper Nuclear Station
1/15/2020
Scammers use new meter installations as a chance to target customers
1/13/2020
St. Paul gearing up to host second annual robotics tournament
1/10/2020
Harding selected for three-year term on APPA council
1/9/2020
Niobrara’s Barry DeKay elected NPPD chair for 2020
12/30/2019
Interested in solar energy?
12/17/2019
Senior management promotions announced by NPPD
12/12/2019
No base rate increase, one-year bill credit for NPPD wholesale, retail customers in 2020
12/6/2019
Shopping for an electric vehicle or rooftop solar? Public Powered calculators will help in that search
12/2/2019
Hampton High School hosting first ever robotics tournament
11/25/2019
Winter weather is just around the corner; NPPD advises public to stay away from downed lines
11/18/2019
Cross County to host competitive robotics season opener
11/14/2019
NPPD not seeking pay for tree trimming in McCook area
10/23/2019
NPPD installs EV charging stations at three locations
10/14/2019
Matching grants available from NPPD for purchase, installation of EV charging stations
10/9/2019
Scottsbluff, local communities getting new meters
10/1/2019
Department of Energy awards funding for Phase II of carbon capture study for Gentleman Station
10/1/2019
Paige Wireless, NPPD team up to accelerate interconnectivity
9/30/2019
Power line safety important as harvest gets underway
9/12/2019
NPPD establishing a PCA for wholesale power bills; Additional 2018 surplus will go into reducing debt
9/6/2019
Nebraska Open raises record funds in 28th year
9/3/2019
NPPD crews demobilized from Hurricane Dorian support
8/29/2019
NPPD dispatching crews to Florida ahead of hurricane
8/23/2019
National Hydropower Day recognizes America’s first renewable energy source
8/16/2019
Nebraska public power utilities to provide activities, lineworker rodeo at State Fair
8/12/2019
Crawford, Whitney, and Fort Robinson NPPD customers to have new electric meters installed
7/26/2019
Boyd County communities will have electric meters replaced
7/22/2019
NPPD to begin Chadron meter replacements July 29
7/12/2019
New electric meters to be installed by NPPD
7/1/2019
Keep safety in mind when using NPPD water systems
6/28/2019
Auburn to be site of July NPPD Board of Directors meeting
6/24/2019
Gordon, Hay Springs, Pine Ridge, and Whiteclay NPPD customers to have new electric meters installed
6/17/2019
Incentives for electric vehicles, charging stations now available
6/12/2019
APPA’s National Energy Innovator Award presented to NPPD
6/7/2019
Keep your home cool with energy saving tips
6/4/2019
False alarm on Cooper sirens Tuesday morning
5/21/2019
Clean! Drain! Dry! Boaters asked to help stop spread of invasive species
5/17/2019
Norfolk Centralized Customer Care Center takes 4 millionth call
5/14/2019
NPPD customers across state targeted in latest scam
5/10/2019
NPPD recognized as Safest Company with Distinction
5/3/2019
Spring planting brings reminder to look up and around for power lines
4/26/2019
Reinforcement work on NPPD’s wood poles starts Monday
4/19/2019
Trees being donated to Norfolk for Arbor Day
4/16/2019
City of Norfolk, NPPD team up for solar project, battery storage
4/12/2019
NPPD crews responding to South Dakota mutual aid request
4/12/2019
NPPD increasing incentives to help with flood recovery
4/8/2019
Maintenance work will close off popular fishing area temporarily
4/3/2019
Local payment in Pine Ridge available April 9
3/28/2019
Robotics teams ready to compete in CREATE Open Championship
3/28/2019
NPPD will begin wood pole inspections across the state
3/27/2019
During Severe Weather Awareness Week, NPPD urges safety around downed power lines
3/24/2019
Cooper Nuclear Station exits "Notification of Unusual Event"
3/21/2019
NPPD customers in Scottsbluff targeted in latest scam
3/15/2019
Cooper Nuclear Station declares “Notification of Unusual Event” due to rising river water levels along the Missouri River
3/1/2019
NPPD’s Ron Rose presented with EPRI Technology Transfer Award
2/15/2019
Nebraska Public Power District reminds public of tree trimming
2/12/2019
NDEQ Co-hosting Nebraska Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Conference on March 25
1/31/2019
NPPD’s Scottsbluff solar project performing as expected
1/25/2019
Aurora Open & Innovation Showcase bigger than ever
1/21/2019
Competitors ready for St. Paul Open Robotics Tournament
1/14/2019
NPPD’s Mary Harding appointed to APPA Policy Makers Council
1/10/2019
Gary Thompson to lead NPPD Board in 2019
1/10/2019
Contract awarded for R-Project transmission line construction by NPPD
12/29/2018
Nebraska Public Power District declares an “Unusual Event” at Cooper
12/29/2018
NPPD’s Cooper Nuclear Station no longer in an “Unusual Event”
12/27/2018
Winter storms can bring the danger of downed power lines
12/13/2018
NPPD’s York Operations Center expansion gains Board approval
12/13/2018
NPPD electric rates will remain stable in 2019
12/10/2018
NPPD urging customers not to fall for payment demand calls
12/10/2018
Competitors ready for Lakeview Open Robotics this Saturday
12/5/2018
NPPD to issue $36 million in bonds December 11
11/26/2018
Save money and energy this winter with LED Christmas lights
11/15/2018
Nebraska Public Power District, Wärtsilä, LUT to develop business case for alternative fuels
11/14/2018
NPPD to install new meters in Dakota City, Crystal Lake area
11/9/2018
New robotics season kicks-off in Stromsburg
10/30/2018
NPPD to install new meters in Tekamah, Oakland and Craig
10/29/2018
Design, engineering work for Sheldon Station conversion underway
10/15/2018
NPPD linemen assisting OPPD in storm restoration efforts
10/9/2018
Checking your insulation could save dollars as weather cools
10/8/2018
NPPD’s Hartington customers will receive new electric meters
10/8/2018
NPPD customers in Creighton to receive new electric meters
10/5/2018
NPPD asking Chadron customers to be aware of bill scam
10/5/2018
Hydrogen – the next energy resource for NPPD
10/1/2018
NPPD meter replacement set for Bloomfield beginning Oct. 8
9/27/2018
It’s harvest season – look up and look out for power lines
9/25/2018
Niobrara River project partners take major step to protect river basin for all users
9/25/2018
NPPD, Norfolk seeking grant for battery energy storage project
9/17/2018
Seven communities set for meter replacement by NPPD
9/10/2018
Pro golfers converge in Columbus in support of education
9/4/2018
NPPD meter replacement set for Bassett and Long Pine
8/24/2018
One last, long summer weekend calls for zebra mussel prevention
8/17/2018
NPA announces new activities, Chevy Bolt to be at 2018 State Fair
8/17/2018
All invited to attend the Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo at the State Fair
8/10/2018
NPPD meter replacement set for Holt County communities
7/30/2018
NPPD August Board meeting location moved
7/19/2018
NPPD part of DOE study to develop integrated CO2 collection, transportation, and storage infrastructure
7/5/2018
NPPD meter replacement to begin in York July 9
6/29/2018
Kearney to be site of NPPD July board meeting
6/1/2018
NPPD meter replacement scheduled for McCook during June
5/22/2018
NPPD urges public to be safe in using its water system
5/21/2018
NPPD unveils new charging station, all-electric vehicle
5/7/2018
NPPD meter replacement scheduled for Gibbon, Shelton
5/4/2018
Farmers urged to look up and around for power lines
4/30/2018
Meter replacement by NPPD starts in Ravenna May 7
4/16/2018
Meter replacement set for NPPD’s Elm Creek customers
4/16/2018
Dakota City teaming up with NPPD for Arbor Day planting of trees at memorial to local fallen firefighters
4/12/2018
NPPD board reviews survey data about reputation
4/12/2018
NPPD earns national, state recognition for strong safety culture
4/11/2018
Be wary of phone calls demanding payment of electric bills
4/10/2018
Meter replacement by NPPD to begin in Ashton April 16
4/2/2018
NPPD energizes Muddy Creek to Ord transmission line
3/21/2018
With severe weather on the horizon NPPD urges safety around downed power lines
3/14/2018
NPPD ribbon cutting for new Ogallala Operations Center
3/12/2018
DOE awards funding for design and cost for carbon capture project at Gerald Gentleman Station
2/12/2018
Cooper Nuclear Station provides more than electricity; impact on economy is $112 million statewide
2/2/2018
Electric meter replacement by NPPD begins in Kearney