Agenda

 

NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT

Nebraska Revised Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414  https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=84-1407

 

 

Friday, June 20, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

First Floor Hearing Room

Nebraska State Office Building

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska

 

 

Although the meeting will be held in-person, any member of the public can join the meeting “virtually” via Webex by clicking on the following link: 

https://sonvideo.webex.com/sonvideo/j.php?MTID=m162133a15bbe92a42d5dace244e710d7, or by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser.  The event number (access code) is 2493 828 0276.  The event password is NPRB06-20-25 (67720602 from phones and video systems).

 

When joining you will be prompted for your name and email.  This information is used only to identify you as an attendee.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may enter your first name as “Public”, your last name as “Attendee”, and your email as PublicAttendee@nprb.gov.

 

If you wish to make comments during the meeting you will need to click on the “raise your hand” icon and you will be required to identify yourself for the record once the host unmutes your line.

 

If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-408-418-9388 (not toll free).  Then enter access code 2493 828 0276.  Press # to continue, then enter 67720602#.

 

 

1.       Roll Call of Board members.

 

2.       Review and approval of the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting.*

 

3.       Review and acceptance of the expense report for May 2025.*

 

4.       Consider SAA 43-25-A.  This is a joint application filed by the Nebraska Public Power District, the City of McCook, and the McCook Public Power District to amend Service Area Agreement 43 between NPPD and McCook PPD.  The amendment would transfer the service area rights of a tract of territory annexed by the City of McCook on the northwest edge of the City from McCook PPD to NPPD.*     SAA 43-25-A NPPD (1) (NPPD & McCook PPD) Application.pdf

 

5.       Consider three proposed sets of amendments to Guidance Document 14: one submitted by the Omaha Public Power District, another by Eolian Energy, and a third prepared by the Board that attempts to merge parts of both proposals into one.  The changes primarily deal with when an energy storage resource will be considered associated with a generation facility.*     Guidance Document 14 (4-21-25) (Energy Storage Resources) OPPD Proposed Amendments.docx     Guidance Document 14 (5-2-25) (Energy Storage Resources) Eolian Proposed Amendments.pdf     

 

6.       Consider whether to approve travel expenses for Board members that wish to attend the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) Summer Policy Summit in Boston, Massachusetts on July 26-30, 2025.*

 

7.       Executive Director’s report.

 

  1. Update on Southwest Power Pool activities.

     

  2. Review of bills being considered by the Nebraska Legislature that may affect the Board or the electric industry.  The Board may consider taking a position on bills or amendments.*

 

8.       Adjourn.*

 

*  Action item.  A vote is scheduled for or possible on this agenda item.

 

Note:  This agenda is subject to revision.  It will be continually updated until it is made final approximately one week prior to the meeting.  Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.