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Read the latest news regarding the NMPP Energy coalition of organizations.
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska will hold a virtual public Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Scenario Workshop on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. CST. Input from the workshop will be used to shape assumptions, directional relationships and scenario...
The annual Nebraska Choice Gas selection dates have been set for April 2-22 for the Nebraska Choice Gas program. During the three-week selection period, Nebraskans in the Choice Gas program will have the opportunity to choose their natural gas...
The last phase of local community solar projects facilitated by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) in a collaborative effort with Omaha, Neb.-based Sandhills Energy went online in December. As part of the activities, ribbon cutting...
The Nebraska Municipal Power Pool board of directors at their November meeting approved its Legislative Guidelines for 2026. The guidelines serve as a statement of legislative policy accepted by the NMPP Board on behalf of the NMPP membership...
The National Public Gas Agency Board of Directors held their quarterly board meeting in December at NMPP Energy. The board received several updates, including: Industry and Pipeline Updates NPGA staff shared information from attending several...
Each year, the NMPP Energy organizations honor outstanding municipal projects and individuals with awards at NMPP Energy's Annual Conference in March. It’s an opportunity to recognize a few of the many positive projects and dedicated people...
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska is beginning its process in developing its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). An update of the multi-year process was provided at the MEAN Power Supply Committee and Board of Directors meeting in November...
The Nebraska Energy Efficiency Partners (NEEP) group held their annual meeting in October at NMPP Energy. The group includes utility representatives from Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District, Lincoln Electric System...
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) in October announced the recertification of the City of Central City, Neb., (pop. 3,035) in the Leadership Certified Community program. The designation recognizes the community’s efforts in...
The National Public Gas Agency Board of Directors held their quarterly board meeting in September at NMPP Energy. The board received several updates, including: Public Gas Partners Update An update was provided on the Public Gas Partners Pool 3...
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska held its annual series of electric utility training sessions on a variety of topics at two locations (Broken Bow and Lincoln) in Nebraska Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Utility crews from Holdrege, Callaway, Ansley...
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska will hold its annual Generation Workshop on Oct. 22-23 in Hastings, Neb. The workshop is for MEAN power supply representatives, plant operators, maintenance personnel, utility superintendents and anyone...
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) is holding its annual series of electric utility training sessions on a variety of topics at two locations in Nebraska Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Locations include Broken Bow and Lincoln and will feature six...
National Public Power Week and Public Natural Gas Week will be celebrated by municipal utilities across the U.S. Oct. 5-11. This is an opportunity for public utilities to promote the benefits of their public power and natural gas systems. The...
More than half of the 15 community solar project sites in communities served wholesale electricity by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska have been completed and are online. An update on the projects was provided to the MEAN Board of...
NMPP Energy in August welcomed Bruce Doll back to its team as the director of services and member relations. Bruce previously worked at NMPP Energy for nearly 10 years before taking a position at the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). He served...
S&P Global Ratings recently affirmed its ‘A’ long-term rating with a stable outlook on the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska’s (MEAN) outstanding bond obligations. “The rating reflects our view that the agency's comprehensive management...
Brad Hans, director of wholesale electric operations for the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, was recently nominated and elected to serve on the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Members Committee, filling a mid-term municipal sector vacancy on...
Several communities served wholesale power by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska were recently awarded grants to strengthen the reliability and resilience of their local electric systems. The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and...
The City of Franklin, Neb., is using its ACE funds to make improvements to its City Park and Library. Improvements include installing an outdoor patio next to the City Library along with a new shelter and gazebo and a new park shelter and...
The 2024-25 NMPP Energy Annual Report is now available online. Click here for a link to the report. The publication serves as a high-level overview of the achievements from each of the NMPP Energy organizations during the fiscal year, which runs...