energy

Lawmakers approve bill for wind farm incentives

Associated Press — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:28:09 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would use sales tax exemptions to attract wind farms to Nebraska has won final approval from lawmakers.

NRC, OPPD holding public meeting Friday on Fort Calhoun Station

Katie Schubert — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and OPPD have a public meeting scheduled Friday in Omaha about Fort Calhoun Station.

Symposium focuses on energy costs, conserving resources

Michael Lyon — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 +0000

A symposium this Friday in Kearney will cover energy-related education programs and their impact, meeting the needs of low-income energy consumers, and exploring how utilities and consumer outreach organizations can work together to find solutions to the challenges presented by energy costs.

Three more items added to Fort Calhoun Station re-start checklist

Katie Schubert — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has added three more items to OPPD’s to-do list before Fort Calhoun Station can reopen.

OPPD warns of billing scam

Associated Press — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:57:54 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Public Power District has issued a warning about billing scams.

EPA providing smart growth assistance to Omaha and Bellevue

Katie Schubert — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:06:20 +0000

Omaha and Bellevue will get technical assistance from the EPA for sustainability programs.

Lawsuit filed over pipeline review process

Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:46:58 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska says a law that establishes a review process for a proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline is constitutional.

OPPD officials: Fort Calhoun Station moving toward restart

Associated Press — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:49:41 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The troubled Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant in Nebraska is gradually moving closer to restart, but officials say significant work remains.

OPPD board approves rate hike

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:11:46 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Public Power District customers will pay more for electricity in January.

Hearing on proposed pipeline route draws hundreds of speakers

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:26:35 +0000

ALBION, Neb. (AP) — Speakers split the time available at a hearing concerning a new oil pipeline route through Nebraska.