The Omaha Area Is Running Low On Power Capacity. That Could Harm Nebraska’s Ability To Grow.
This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The Omaha Public Power District is running low on available power capacity for its biggest potential users. That could threaten the region’s ability to develop economically, attract companies, add jobs and grow. The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is running low on available power capacity for its biggest potential users, potentially threatening the region's ability to develop economically, attract companies, add jobs and grow. The constraint comes as data centers increase demand for power, the electric grid needs modernization, and communities in Nebraska are opposing renewable energy developments that could bolster the grid. OPPD projects it has less than 100 megawatts of available power for new or expanding large customers for the next few years, and any new or expanded development requiring two megawatts or more could be at risk. The utility is also prioritizing growth from the defense and healthcare sectors. Despite long-term planning, OPPD faces a decision on whether to grow its energy portfolio by about 1,000 megawatts through 2036 or more than double the utility’s portfolio on the high end.
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This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
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