2026 Legislative Guidelines approved

The Nebraska Municipal Power Pool board of directors at their November meeting approved its Legislative Guidelines for 2026.

The guidelines serve as a statement of legislative policy accepted by the NMPP Board on behalf of the NMPP membership. The guidelines are used to inform legislative members, government officials and other constituents on issues impacting the electric and natural gas industries.

The guidelines include sections on:

  • Resilient Electric Infrastructure & Clean Energy Transition
  • Natural Gas, Choice and Energy Reliability
  • Local Governance, Competition and Consumer Choice
  • Cybersecurity, Innovation and Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibility
  • State and Regulatory Engagement
  • Federal and National Energy Strategy Alignment
  • Legislative Engagement Principles

The guidelines are available here.
 

The Voice of Choice

“ACE has returned more than $74,000 to the City of Neligh through its revenue return program. We’ve always used our ACE funds for community improvement projects such as a county-wide alert system, playground equipment and other park improvements.”
Dale Wilkinson
Neligh, Neb.
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"On top of providing revenue back to our City ACE also offers local groups the opportunity to participate in community clean-up events, which benefits our community and provides funds for local groups."
Tricia Allen
City Clerk, Blue Hill, Neb.
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"The distribution of ACE funds back to the Gordon community have assisted with a skate park, needed repairs at the community swimming pool and equipment for our police department."
Glen Spaugh
City Manager, Gordon, Neb.
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“Our community has used funds from ACE’s revenue return program for many projects, including assisting with umpire fees for the summer ball program, general park improvements, signage for Mill Race Park and Blue Bird Trail, and upgrading the camper sites at Mill Race Park.”
Shelly Wieneke
Deputy Clerk, Atkinson, Neb.
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