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!
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 a valuable perspective on what to look for in audits through case studies on fraud in Nebraska as well as discussing case studies showing what can happen when people make unethical decisions and reasons why.
Western Area Power Administration Hydro Update
Brent Osiek, Vice President of WAPA's Colorado River Storage Project will share the latest activities and information regarding WAPA’s federal hydro allocations. This is a virtual presentation.
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.
Physical Security Threats to Critical Infrastructure/The Growing Cyber Threat
Wade Greening, FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, will discuss counterterrorism and counterintelligence threats toward critical infrastructure, including the energy infrastructure.
APPA Mutual Aid Program and Disaster Recovery Programs
Giacomo Wray from the American Public Power Association and Fredrick Rumery from Lincoln Electric System will discuss mutual aid and disaster recovery programs from a utility's perspective.
Roundtable Sessions
Several roundtable discussion sessions focused on energy-related issues will run concurrently on Wednesday afternoon.
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 NMPP Energy Annual Conference Awards
The 2025 NMPP Energy Annual Conference will recognize annual Project of the Year Awards and individual awards.
NMPP Energy Project of the Year Awards - These awards highlight energy/utility-related projects implemented within the last three years for the overall benefit of the community.
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.
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.
ACE Project of the Year Awards - presented by ACE (Public Alliance for Community Energy) to highlight community projects that are partially funded by ACE distribution funds.