Recent News

May Board Meeting Summary

May 6, 2024 - 3:10pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District board of directors approved a new contract for power generated at the…

April Board Meeting Summary

April 1, 2024 - 3:13pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District board of directors approved supplemental storage water agreements with…

2024 Spring Environmental Account Release

March 13, 2024 - 3:16pm
KEARNEY, NE: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in coordination with the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP or Program),…

March Board Meeting Summary

March 4, 2024 - 3:21pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors held their monthly meeting on Monday handling…

Eagle Viewing Facilities Closing after this Weekend

February 21, 2024 - 3:25pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) – The weekend of February 24-25 will be the last chance to watch bald eagles from The Central Nebraska Public Power and…

Elwood Reservoir Open for Recreation during Construction

February 20, 2024 - 3:26pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District, along with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, wants to…

February Board Meeting Summary

February 5, 2024 - 3:28pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors heard reports on water conservation efforts…

South Central Water Conference Set for Feb. 1

January 24, 2024 - 3:32pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) -- The public is invited to attend the 30th annual South Central Water Conference on Feb. 1 at the Phelps County Ag Center in…

January Board Meeting Summary

January 4, 2024 - 3:35pm
(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - A new power agreement went into effect on January 1, 2024 for the power generated at the Johnson No. 1 and Johnson No. 2…

Smith, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act

December 7, 2023 - 10:24am
Washington, D.C. – Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Annie Kuster (D-NH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Kim…

Elwood Dam Seepage Repair Construction Underway

August 1, 2023 - 1:16pm
An important piece to the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s irrigation project is getting a face lift as construction is…