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GridPulse, a Grid Forward podcast

How Nebraska Ranks as a Top State for Energy Affordability and Reliabity: It's the Public Power Model

Sep 29, 2026 · 52m

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Consistently delivering affordable, reliable electricity is a hallmark of Nebraska’s public power utilities. How does that work, and how can the state maintain that track record? Three leaders from Nebraska public power utilities discuss how they are balancing costs, aging infrastructure and an increase in demand while ensuring communities continue to thrive. They also talk about grid modernization and how utilizing data and demand-side management can assist utilities in making wiser investments and give consumers more control over their energy use to save money. Listen in as Emeka Anyanwu (CEO, Lincoln Electric System), Tom Kent (President & CEO, Nebraska Public Power District) and Javier…