Thread by @WilliamsForOPPD

A short history for #EnergyTwitter about how #PublicPower in Nebraska has delivered #NetZeroCarbon policies covering our state. #NetZeroNebraksa 1/🧵

First, in November 2019, the Board of Directors at @OPPDCares voted to update policy SD-7, Environmental Stewardship from a goal of carbon intensity reduction, to net zero carbon emissions in all activities.

energynews.us/2019/12/05/neb…

Next, @LESupdates voted in November 2020 to set a goal of net zero carbon by 2040,

les.com/les-decarboniz…

Yesterday, the Board at NPPD has approved a goal of net zero carbon by 2050.

ruralradio.com/krvn/news/nebr…

The largest 3 utilities (NPPD, OPPD, LES) serve a vast majority of customers in Nebraska. Additional customers receive electricity from MEAN, Tri-State, and municipal or cooperative generation resources. A few customers are not yet covered by zero carbon policy commitment.

In order to begin delivering on this outcome, @OPPDCares is moving forward on Power with Purpose to install utility scale solar, modernized gas, and to cease coal operations at the North Omaha facility.

oppdcommunityconnect.com/power-with-pur…

Looking forward, @OPPDCares has been conducting a comprehensive study to identify Pathways to Decarbonization which will guide resource planning decisions in the future.

oppdcommunityconnect.com/decarb

There will be a huge amount of work needed to deliver on these policy outcomes, creating #CleanEnergyJobs in communities across our state. I’m glad to help lead an organization which is dedicated to #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #LocalPower 🌞🔌⚡️✊

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