Join us in Lincoln!
This is the 50th anniversary of the NMPP Energy Annual Conference!
The conference is an opportunity to join your peers from the region to learn about today's issues facing municipalities in the areas of energy, community development and more!
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Keynote Speaker Bill Busch
Successfully Navigating Life's Turnovers
A Division I football coach for more than 30 years, Coach Bill Busch's story will highly entertain and inspire conference attendees. A cold call to legendary Nebraska football Coach Tom Osborne launched Busch's 30-plus year coaching career at college football's highest level.
You don't have to be sports-minded to appreciate Bill's message. He has a gift for engaging audiences by transforming his experiences into unique and memorable lessons. Most recently, he serves as a co-host on the "Early Break" radio show in Lincoln, Neb. His infectious personality have helped contribute to the show being the most listened-to radio show in Nebraska.
Session Topics
Ethics and Fraud in Government
Craig Kubicek of the Nebraska State Auditor’s Office will provide valuable information on steps to take in preventing government fraud.
Western Area Power Administration Hydro Update
Representatives from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) will share the latest activities and information regarding WAPA’s federal hydro allocations.
Natural Gas Market Conditions
Michael Gehring, Director of Portfolio Management & Analytics at The Energy Authority, will provide an overview of today’s natural gas market along with other energy trends.
Community Scale Solar: From Conception to Operations
Representatives from Sandhills Energy will share insights regarding their recent community solar successes, which include several MEAN wholesale power participant communities!
State Panel Legislative Session
Legislative lobbyists from Iowa, Colorado and Nebraska will highlight current happenings of each of their respective 2025 state legislatures.
Also...
- Opening Night Reception
- Sponsor Exhibitors Luncheon
- Awards Banquet
- Plenty of Networking Opportunities
Lodging Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Group Rate: $149+tax (last day to book is February 26, 2025)
Group Name: 2025 NMPP Energy
Phone: (402) 473-4719
2025 Annual Conference Call for Awards
The 2025 NMPP Energy Annual Conference will recognize annual Project of the Year Awards and individual awards. This is a great time to nominate your community projects and highlight deserving individuals to be recognized by their peers. Click on each link to download an award nomination form and consider nominating a community project or individual to be honored during the 2025 NMPP Energy Annual Conference:
Project of the Year Awards - awarded to energy/utility-related projects implemented within the last three years for the overall benefit of the community. Click here to download a nomination form.
Bob Arraj Innovative Service Award - presented to an individual of an NMPP member utility who has excelled in the area of service and/or used innovative technological changes in the utility industry. Click here to download a nomination form.
Rudy Hultgren Dedication Service Award - presented by the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska to an individual who displays commendable efforts in promoting public power and its ideals and in exemplifying devotion, dedication to public power and working together for the benefit of the community. Click here to download a nomination form.
Nomination deadline for the awards is February 21, 2025. Email Amber Degner, adegner@nmppenergy.org with any questions.