As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out, NMPP Energy staff have the opportunity to receive vaccinations. The NMPP Energy Pandemic Response Team continues to meet regularly and is planning for a return to the office for all staff in late June. Currently, the majority of our team remains working remotely with a few coming into the office. We continue to serve our member communities, whether working remotely or in the office.

More of our staff is traveling to member communities to ensure we're meeting members' needs. Currently, about 30 percent of staff is working in the field or the office while the remainder is teleworking.

Our highest priorities remain to assure the safety and well-being of our staff while still being available to serve our member communities. Please contact staff as you normally would via phone and email for any assistance.

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns and please stay healthy during this challenging time.

Bob Poehling,
NMPP Energy Executive Director/CEO
 

COVID-19 Information Hub for Municipalities/Utilities

Federal Resources

• U.S. Center for Disease Control
• Resources for Businesses and Employers
• COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
• USDA Rural Development Assistance Opportunities
• Preparing Communities for Potential Spread of COVID-19
• Families FIrst Conoravirus Response Act (Fact sheets/FAQs can be found by clicking the "Congressional Action Related to Coronavirus" link)

State Resources

• Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment
• Iowa Department of Public Health
• Iowa Utilities Board order regarding COVID-19 disconnection moratorium
• Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
• Nebraska Governor's Office
• Wyoming Department of Health

Electricity Sector Resources

• Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council COVID-19 Resource Guide
• Energy Sector Response and FAQs
• Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
• NERC Alert: COVID-19 Pandemic Contingency Planning
• Cost Recovery for COVID-19 Related Costs for Public Utilities
• American Public Power Association COVID-19 Resources
• MidContinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

Natural Gas Resources (APGA)

• American Public Gas Association

Nebraska Public Meetings Executive Order

• Public Meetings Requirement Limited Waiver issued by Gov. Pete Ricketts

Utility Disconnection Information

• Colorado: Click here for a listing of Executive Orders issued by Colorado Governor Jared Polis regarding COVID-19.
• Iowa: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on May 20 issued an order that establishes requirements that Iowa utilities must follow before they can resume disconnections of customers' utility service. Click here to see the IUB press release.

Economic Development Resources

• U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
• U.S Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Plan
• Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
• FEMA Response to COVID-19

NMPP Mutual Aid Assistance

To request assistance through NMPP's Mutual Aid Program, contact Rich Eymann, (402) 473-8207 or by email.