Demolition, site work and addition to a mixed-use development in Crofton, Nebraska. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a power facility; power facility; power facility; and power facility.

As of October 18, 2023, Omaha Public Power District board voted 8-0 Thursday to move forward a historic $2 billion expansion that will nearly double the utility’s electric generating capacity over the next decade. Further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. A detailed scope has not yet been released. The plan approved Thursday calls for 1,000 to 1,500 megawatts of wind and solar generation, a figure that includes up to 600 megawatts of renewable power approved in 2019 that the utility is still working to bring online. Also included are 600 to 950 megawatts of natural gas, at least 32 megawatts of demand response (shifting or shedding electricity demand to help balance the grid), up to 125 megawatts of battery storage, and approximately 320 megawatts of added fuel capability and fuel oil storage at existing generation facilities. They will provide backup for when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining, help the utility meet demand at peak times, fill reserve requirements and make possible the introduction of the new renewable resources. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.