Energy efficiency is helping to keep power demand stable in Nebraska, but that may mean higher fixed fees as utilities in the state struggle to maintain revenues.
According to the Omaha World-Herald, Omaha Public Power District now expects declining demand through 2035 and Nebraska Public Power District has cut its predictions to just 0.1% annual growth.
Stagnant demand has created challenges for utilities, and last year OPPD approved gradually increasing customer fixed fees. The new fees went into effect in June.
