Nebraska Public Power District
Coverage of Nebraska Public Power District in the Nexus archive.
- Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar
A Nebraska utility is considering four potential sites for a new nuclear power plant, including Gage County, where a former wind energy opponent now supports nuclear power. Local leaders in the four candidate communities generally express openness to nuclear projects, contrasting with recent public backlash against wind and solar energy.
- Judge foils feds’ attempt to fast-track Nebraska transmission line construction
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Forest Service from using President Trump’s energy emergency order to fast-track a 226-mile transmission line in Nebraska, citing failure to properly evaluate environmental and cultural impacts. The R-Project, which would cross the Nebraska Sandhills, faced legal challenges from environmental groups and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe over its potential harm to endangered species and historic trails.