Agenda

 

NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT

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

 

 

Friday, June 26, 2026 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=mc39e3b396efc8a4b3ce910ccfeee6011 or by copying it or typing it into the address line of their web browser.  The event number (access code) is 2486 017 5124.  The event password is NPRB06-26-26 (67726026) 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 public comments during the meeting you will need to type your name, address, and the organization you represent (if any) in the “chat.”  The comment will be read to the Board.  If you wish to speak, type your information in the chat and click the “raise your hand” icon.  Your line will then be unmuted.

 

If you wish to listen to the meeting via telephone only, dial 1-408-418-9388 (not toll free).  Then enter access code 2486 017 5124.  Press # to continue, then enter 67726026#.

 

1.       Roll Call of Board members.

 

2.       Review and approval of the minutes for the May 15, 2026, meeting.*

 

3.       Review and acceptance of the expense report for May 2026.*

 

4.       Discussion whether a proposed draft outline prepared by the Nebraska Power Association’s Joint Planning Subcommittee meets the Board’s expectations regarding additional information to be included in the 2026 Load and Capability Report addressing the challenges associated with Nebraska’s utilities providing service to new loads in the time frame desired by those loads.*

 

5.       Consider amendments to NPRB Guidance Document 14. The amendments remove provisions concerning energy storage resources obviated by the enactment of LB 1010 in the 2026 legislative session.  New language addresses procedural and notice requirements in conformity with the new statutory language.*     Guidance Document 14 (6-26-26) (Energy Storage Resources) DRAFT Amendment - Clean Copy

           Guidance Document 14 (6-26-26) (Energy Storage Resources) DRAFT Amendment Showing Changes

 

6.       Consider approval of expenses for the executive director & general counsel and one or more Board members to attend the 2026 Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska, on October 20-21, 2026.*

 

7.       Approval of the Board’s assessment figure to be used for the Board’s operating expenses for fiscal year 2026-2027.*

 

8.       Executive Director’s report.

 

  1. Update on Southwest Power Pool activities.

 

9.       Consider whether the Board will give the executive director & general counsel a pay raise in conjunction with the pay raise that will be given to bargaining unit and rules covered state employees on July 1, 2026.*

 

10.       Adjourn.*

 

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

 

Note:  This agenda is subject to revision.  Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1411, the Board reserves the right to amend the agenda up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.