Nebraska's Electric Utility Industry
Final Report
Nebraska Legislature
L.R. 455 Phase I Study
December 1997

A comprehensive overview of the organization, structure, governance, regulation and effectiveness of the consumer-owned electric industry in Nebraska. This report describes the historical background and the current operational status of the industry; it measures the efficiency and effectiveness of the industry against regional and national standards; and it outlines emerging issues and questions pertaining to the establishment of a competitive market for electric service.

Contents --

Introduction / Chapter One: History

Chapter Two: Structure and Governance

Chapter Three: Statutory and Regulatory Oversight

Chapter Four: Planning and Operations

Chapter Five: Finance and Tax

Chapter Six: Deregulation and Restructuring

Chapter Notes

Glossary

L.R. 455 Task Force
Tim Anderson
Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District

Jay Holmquist
Nebraska Rural Electric Association

Clint Johannes
Nebraska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative

Richard Kosch
Lincoln Electric System

Larry Marquis
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool

John McClure
Nebraska Public Power District

Ron Mortensen
Omaha Public Power District

Charles Pallesen, Project Facilitator
Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather

Scott Ridley, Project Manager
Ridley & Associates