NMPP Energy Services

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THE POWER OF PURPOSE

We take our responsibility to our members seriously. Your communities are filled with people, businesses and institutions that depend on you to keep the energy flowing. They depend on you – and you can depend on us. 

No matter the challenge, we’re here to provide smart solutions to your greatest problems. The experienced staff of the NMPP Energy organizations can help you get through whatever you are facing.

Whether you need help with wholesale electric, natural gas supply, or retail natural gas, lean on the organizations of NMPP Energy. When you need support for utility and business management, customer relations and general services, we want you to know you can count on us. 

Many of us are from towns just like yours, so we understand the challenges communities face. We’re here to support you and your communities.

The NMPP Energy organizations offer various services through the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska to assist communities in strengthening their local advantage. Click on the arrow under each category to learn more.

Energy Efficiency Program

 

MEAN provides a suite of cash-incentivized energy efficiency programs to all wholesale power supply participants. For more information on these programs, click here

Regulatory Reporting Assistance

EIA Reporting Assistance
The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska provides assistance in preparing U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Energy Information Administration EIA-860 (Annual Electric Generator Report), Form EIA-861 (Annual Electric Power Industry Report) and EIA-923 (Annual Power Plant Operations Report). See flyer

Clean Air Act Applications
Assistance completing the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality’s application for Air Contaminant Source Specific Permit for electric power plants.

NDEE Reporting Services
Assistance with applications and filing required by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) including permit applications/renewals, emissions reporting, records maintenance and more.

Utility Training Opportunities

Workshops and training opportunities may be held throughout the year on utility training and safety topics.

Electric Distribution Services Program

Annual ongoing program assisting utilities in maintaining their electric distribution systems. Includes services such as meter verification audits and infrared energy audits to benefit large account customers. Can be customized to fit utility's needs. Program participants also receive National Electric Safety Code Manual, APPA safety manuals, PCB manual and more. Click here for an EDS program flyer.

Education Opportunities

 

Member Exclusive Education Sessions
Workshops, retreats and forums covering a variety of topics for member communities and their development. Past workshops topics include load management, smart grid operations, net metering, energy efficiency, economic development, and business retention and expansion.

Economic/Industrial Development Assistance
Staff provides developmental tools and resource information to help member communities create quality living and steady growth in your community.

Electric Demand Services

Infrared Energy Audits
Identifies abnormal heat in electrical and mechanical systems, helps predict equipment trouble and revenue loss.

Commercial/Industrial Audits
Energy audits performed for commercial/industrial customers.

Power Factor Improvement
Assistance in determining sizing and location of capacitors to improve overall system efficiency.

Net Metering Service/Customer-Owned Generation Assistance
A three-option service that assists member utilities in fulfilling their net metering service obligation through affordable, cost-based rates. Net Metering Flyer - pdf

Annual Utility Rate Survey

An annual survey of electric, water and sewer rates of more than 130 regional municipal utilities, including NMPP members and non-members.

SUPPORT PROVIDED TO ALL NMPP ENERGY COMMUNITIES

All communities served by the NMPP Energy coalition of organizations also are supported through the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool, including:

Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy

NMPP monitors legislative and regulatory issues and advocates on behalf of communities served by the NMPP Energy coalition of organizations, keeping the value of local control at the heart of its philosophy.

Mutual Aid

NMPP coordinates a mutual aid program to assist communities with disaster recovery and emergency assistance. Click here for more information on the program.

Networking Opportunities

NMPP provides networking opportunities for communities served by the NMPP Energy coalition of organizations through the NMPP Energy Annual Conference, workshops and training sessions.

Communications

NMPP Energy News is a monthly newsletter highlighting activities of the NMPP Energy organizations and impactful successes of communities. NMPP is developing the NMPP Energy News Wire, a bi-weekly electronic bulletin of regional and national energy news pertinent to communities served by the NMPP Energy coalition.