More and more, access to energy — particularly reliable and affordable energy — is becoming a key factor as states compete for new businesses.
A recently released report commissioned by the Nebraska Chamber Foundation provides a deep dive into energy use and capacity statewide. Shown here is the Omaha Public Power District's Standing Bear Lake Station, at 11401 Military Road. OPPD plans to double its power generation over the next several years to meet growing demand.Â
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OPPD Standing Bear Lake Station located at 11401 Military Rd,. in Omaha, photographed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
OPPD Standing Bear Lake Station located at 11401 Military Rd,. in Omaha, photographed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Besides new power plants, OPPD is adding new transmission lines — it expects to add or upgrade 400 miles over the next 10 years.Â
Photos: OPPD celebrates new facilities with ribbon cutting and ground breaking for a third
Javier Fernandez, OPPD president and CEO speaks to guests and media during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks to guests and media during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
Guests and media listen and watch the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
Two of the new generation facilities stand in the background during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, Center, cuts a ribbon with OPPD president & CEO Javier Fernandez, left, with Papillion Mayor David Black during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
OPPD board members as well as special guests break ground for the third and new generation facility during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
Two of the new generation facilities stand in the background while construction for a third starts next to them during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
Two of the new generation facilities stand in the background while construction for a third starts next to them during the ribbon and ground breaking ceremony celebrating the completion of two new generation facilities in Papillion, on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025.
