Power Portfolio - Pooling of your operations and risks through participation in bulk power market activities.
Utility Management Assistance – An experienced utility superintendent can provide advice on daily utility operations.
DOE Form 861 – NMPP provides assistance in preparing U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Energy Information Administration Form EIA-861 (Annual Electric Power Industry Report).
Energy Cost Analysis – Free cost comparison between existing electricity supplier and MEAN.
MEAN General Scholarship Program – Available for employees and elected officials from MEAN member communities that purchase bulk power under the Schedule M or K power Schedules. Includes training for lineworkers, community development, safety, elected officials or clerks, performance management or APPA-sponsored courses.
MEAN APPA National Conference Scholarship Program – Available for MEAN (full schedule M contract only communities) board/management committee members to attend the American Public Power Association's national conference.
Cost of Service/Retail Rate Design Studies - Aids decision-makers in understanding system costs and determining rates for large and small customers. An annual rate survey of regional municipal utilities is conducted annually by NMPP. To view the current rate survey, log in to Member Circuit. If you need assistance in logging in to Member Circuit, contact Judy Hatcher at (800) 234-2595.
Load Management - Software to manage and maintain peak electrical demand.
Power Supply Planning and Dispatching - Integrated Resource Planning studies and development of projections for load growth; economical scheduling of generating resources; mutual aid; monitoring of community electrical loads and more.
Mutual Aid – Disaster recovery and emergency assistance.
Cable Franchise Review – Information and assistance negotiating cable services and franchise agreements.
Clean Air Act Applications – Assistance completing the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality’s application for Air Contaminant Source Specific Permit for electric power plants.
Natural Gas Feasibility Studies – Determines whether your community should own and operate its natural gas system.
Enercomm – Distribution system data acquisition and control program, complete with consultation, recommendations and support. Designed to provide SCADA service at an affordable level.
Power Factor Improvement – Assistance in determining sizing and location of capacitance to improve overall system efficiency.
Commercial/Industrial Audits – Assists MEAN bulk participants by performing an energy audit, recommending steps to improve energy efficiency and linking your customers with a grant or loan program.
ENERGYsmart Commercial Lighting Program - The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) energy effecient commercial lighting program.
Program to help maintain your electric distribution system including National Electric Safety Code manual, APPA Safety Manuals, PCB Manual and more:
Infrared Scanning – Identifies abnormal heat in electrical and mechanical systems, helps predict equipment trouble and revenue loss.
Meter Verification Audits – Provides utilities useful information about large account electric meters.
PowerManager® - powerful software package that allows utilities and businesses to handle a diverse range of tasks, including payroll, inventory, billing, accounts receivable, general ledger, accounts payable, budget projection and more.
Automated RouteManager Service – Affordable utility meter-reading system using a Palm Pilot handheld computer.
Cemetery Management – Manages and maintains genealogy information as well as plot purchase and location.
Community Utility Newsletter – Creation of utility newsletter to enhance customer communication.
Utility Brochure Service – Development of brochure to promote your electric utility.
Logo creation – Development of logo to enhance image.
Web development/maintenance – Creation and maintenance of your community or utility Web site.
Community Development – Workshops on employee pride and other relevant topics to develop your staff and community.
Economic/Industrial Development - Developmental tools and resource information to create quality living and steady growth in your community
Workshops – Focusing on employee pride and special topics.
Legislative Advocacy – Information on legislative issues affecting your community and municipal utility.
Energy Research and Development Scholarship Fund – Funding for projects and studies that promote innovative energy efficiency.
Performance Management – An employee performance management system that enhances productivity and motivation.
The ENERGYsmart Commercial Lighting Program is provided by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska in partnership with your local municipal utility to encourage commercial customers to replace less efficient lighting products with new, high-efficient lighting.
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