News Release Archive

4/17/2025

Downed power line safety important during severe weather

4/7/2025

Planned outage in Creighton for system repairs

2/27/2025

Pole inspections to be conducted on NPPD system across state

2/3/2025

Norfolk-Stanton North Project tree clearing activities set to begin in February 2025

1/14/2025

NPPD receives national commendation from APPA for mutual aid efforts

1/2/2025

Stay clear of downed power lines during severe winter weather

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

Scottsbluff Power Project construction set to begin in October 2024

9/24/2024

Kearney 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 Kearney Power Project

5/17/2023

NPPD announces final line route for Scottsbluff 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 14 for Scottsbluff Power Project

2/28/2023

NPPD to Host Public Hearing March 13 for Kearney 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

NPPD hosting second open house for Kearney Power Project

11/9/2022

Second open house scheduled for Scottsbluff 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 Kearney Power Project

9/20/2022

NPPD to Host Open House Meetings for the Scottsbluff 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

31st Nebraska Open brings continued support for local students

9/2/2022

NPPD ranked as a top 20 Utility for Economic Development

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

NPPD celebrating Arbor Day with tree planting in Geneva

4/22/2022

Temporary campfire ban in place at Sutherland Reservoir, Lake Maloney

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

False alarm on siren near Rock Port, Missouri Thursday morning

1/13/2022

Jerry Chlopek elected NPPD Board Chair for 2022

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

NPPD hosting SunWise community solar open house Aug. 10

8/2/2021

Information forums on decarbonization scheduled by NPPD

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

NPPD cutting ribbon on new community solar facility

2/25/2020

State Open Championship to be hosted in Columbus

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

Paige Wireless, NPPD team up to accelerate interconnectivity

10/1/2019

Department of Energy awards funding for Phase II of carbon capture study for Gentleman Station

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 increasing incentives to help with flood recovery

4/12/2019

NPPD crews responding to South Dakota mutual aid request

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

NPPD will begin wood pole inspections across the state

3/28/2019

Robotics teams ready to compete in CREATE Open Championship

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

Contract awarded for R-Project transmission line construction by NPPD

1/10/2019

Gary Thompson to lead NPPD Board in 2019

12/29/2018

NPPD’s Cooper Nuclear Station no longer in an “Unusual Event”

12/29/2018

Nebraska Public Power District declares an “Unusual Event” at Cooper

12/27/2018

Winter storms can bring the danger of downed power lines

12/13/2018

NPPD electric rates will remain stable in 2019

12/13/2018

NPPD’s York Operations Center expansion gains Board approval

12/10/2018

Competitors ready for Lakeview Open Robotics this Saturday

12/10/2018

NPPD urging customers not to fall for payment demand calls

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 customers in Creighton to receive new electric meters

10/8/2018

NPPD’s Hartington customers will receive new electric meters

10/5/2018

Hydrogen – the next energy resource for NPPD

10/5/2018

NPPD asking Chadron customers to be aware of bill scam

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

NPPD, Norfolk seeking grant for battery energy storage project

9/25/2018

Niobrara River project partners take major step to protect river basin for all users

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

All invited to attend the Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo at the State Fair

8/17/2018

NPA announces new activities, Chevy Bolt to be at 2018 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

Dakota City teaming up with NPPD for Arbor Day planting of trees at memorial to local fallen firefighters

4/16/2018

Meter replacement set for NPPD’s Elm Creek customers

4/12/2018

NPPD earns national, state recognition for strong safety culture

4/12/2018

NPPD board reviews survey data about reputation

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