Public Powered

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? With public power, decisions are made at the local level, by publicly elected officials who are community residents, not shareholders from out-of-state. Customers and citizens can also have input on the priorities of the utilities by attending monthly Board meetings that are open to the public.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly power? Nebraska’s power utilities offer incentives to help cover the costs of making energy-efficient upgrades to your home, business, or ag operation. They also provide incentives to replace direct fossil fuel use (propane, natural gas) with electricity to reduce emissions and energy costs and create a more sustainable energy future for Nebraskans.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? From 2019-2022, 65% of the electricity generated by Nebraska Public Power District and delivered to Nebraska outlets by local public power utilities was carbon-free – a rate that’s among the best in the region.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Because Nebraska’s public power utilities are not-for-profit, we consistently pay some of the lowest electric rates in the nation, which means more $ stays in our all our pockets.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? When combined with other energy-related businesses, public power adds tens of thousands of jobs to the state’s economy. And every dollar spent by a public power employee keeps local dollars local.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Our friends, family, and neighbors work for our local public power utilities. They work hard to make sure electricity is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. That’s why Nebraska ranks as one of the top states in the nation for electric grid reliability.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Nebraska is our home. Public power utilities work to protect the state’s natural resources because they want to assure a good quality of life for Nebraskans now, and for future generations.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Many of Nebraska’s public power utilities offer energy education programs for grades K through 12. They also partner with Nebraska’s community college systems and the state college and university systems to connect in-class learning with electric utility workforce needs, which helps keep homegrown talent here in Nebraska.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Public power utilities work with their local, regional and state economic development organizations to position communities and regions for economic growth, to assist with the expansion and retention of existing industry, and to attract new businesses.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Every year Nebraska’s public power utilities pay more than $80 million in taxes or in-lieu of tax payments in the communities they serve, and employ more than 4,000 Nebraskans across the state, many of these in rural communities.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Unless Mother Nature has anything to do with it, Nebraska’s utilities work hard to ensure electricity is available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. To be reliable and resilient, Nebraska’s utilities use wind, solar and water - when available - in combination with constant fuel sources like nuclear, coal and gas.

Why are we so proud to be the only state that’s 100% publicly powered? Think about how much electricity you use in 24 hours, yet an entire day’s worth of electricity for a homeowner in Nebraska is about $3.48, on average. A fancy latte, drive-through meal, and a dozen donuts costs more than that. As costs seem to rise on almost everything these days, electricity remains a great value in this state.