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NPPD seeking license extension for Cooper Nuclear Plant

By John Nixon

05/13/2025

(KLZA)-- The Nebraska Public Power District has launched the emPOWERING Nebraska- Tomorrow program to share information about upcoming generation and infrastructure projects.

NPPD has been working with wholesale and retail customers to plan for continuing load growth within the state. This load growth includes the addition of new loads as well as the growing electric use of current customers.

NPPD is currently in the process of pursuing a 20-year license extension for Cooper Nuclear Station, located near Brownville, to operate through 2054.

There are 54 commercial nuclear power plants in the U.S., and NPPD is one of 21 utilities licensed to operate a nuclear generation facility.

NPPD President & CEO Tom Kent says he Cooper Nuclear Plant has provided NPPD customers with tremendous value and is an important piece of NPPD's diverse generation mix, providing reliable, around-the-clock power that is carbon free.

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