Thousands descended upon Atlanta, Georgia, for the return of the in-person International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), Jan. 25-27 after moving to a virtual event last year. A Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)-led team attended the world’s largest annual poultry, meat and animal food industry event.   Rick Nelsen, Senior Economic Development Consultant, and Lyndsy Jenness, Economic Development Consultant, were joined […]

The deadline for communities to declare their intent to apply to the 2022 Site Readiness Assistance Program (SRAP) is March 1.  Applications are due on April 1, 2022.  Communities can declare their intent to apply by emailing NPPD Economist Melissa Trueblood, at mltrueb@nppd.com.  Awards will be announced by May 3.  The Site Readiness Assistance Program helps communities […]

After 16 years at Nebraska Public Power District Economist, Dr. Ken Lemke, is retiring.  During Ken’s tenure, he’s focused on target industry analysis, economic impact analysis, and research to support economic growth within Nebraska and NPPD’s service area.    “Ken has been an invaluable teammate and resource for NPPD,” said Nicole Sedlacek, NPPD Economic Development Manager. “He […]

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wholesale and retail customers will see no overall increase in electric rates for 2022, in addition to receiving the same production cost adjustment (PCA) credit as in 2021. On Thursday, NPPD Board of Directors voted to keep wholesale and retail rates stable for 2022. This means there will be no […]

Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) Board of Directors approved a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from generation resources by 2050 during Thursday’s regularly scheduled board meeting. Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has been discussing decarbonization for years and has worked with its wholesale customers and the communities it serves to thoughtfully develop a policy […]

As we march forward in the new normal, we want to wish you a happy new year. We are excited to continue bringing you educational and informational content in 2022 in an effort to help you achieve your economic development goals. In 2022, we will continue to network with business prospects, corporate real estate professionals […]

Once again, Nebraska Public Power District will be offering Site Readiness Assistance grants in 2022 to help communities bring shovel-ready sites to market. The program, now in it’s fourth year, has helped fund due diligence items to 12 sites across the state.   This unique program will match funds up to $25,000 to conduct due diligence items such as:  […]

Just one year after launching operations, Petsource by Scoular plans a $75 million expansion that will triple its production capacity to meet increasing demand for freeze-dried pet food.  Petsource’s expansion of its Seward manufacturing facility is projected for completion in early 2023 and is expected to create up to 80 new jobs. Petsource is an indirect, wholly-owned and independently operated […]

Rick Nelsen, Nebraska Public Power District Senior Economic Development Consultant, was presented with the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) President’s Award for his contributions to the organization and rural economic development.  He was presented the award during the NREDA annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky in November.  Garry Clark, formerly of Nebraska, and now the CEO of the Economic Alliance in Snohomish County, […]

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced the launch of a national marketing campaign to promote Nebraska as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.  By highlighting everything Nebraska has to offer, the campaign aims to recruit talent to fill the many jobs being created across the state.  “Nebraska offers an unmatched […]