Stories from Saturday, November 16, 2024

Columbus, Neb. — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) continues to offer some of the most affordable electricity rates in the nation, ranking among the top 5% of cost-effective providers, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). NPPD, which benchmarks its rates against over 2,600 utilities nationwide, has consistently ranked among the lowest-cost providers, with retail rates approximately 45% below the national average...

While in Lower Saxony, the state delegation visited the headquarters of Continental (ContiTech) to thank the company for its investment in Nebraska. ContiTech has a major manufacturing plant in Lincoln, where it makes belts for lawnmowers, snowblowers, and combine headers—along with many other products. The business also has extensive operations in Norfolk, where it manufactures industrial and hydraulic hosing.