Fall utility training sessions set for Sept. 17-19

The Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), along with NMPP Energy, will hold its annual series of electric utility training sessions on a variety of topics at three different locations across Nebraska Sept. 17-19.

Locations include Lincoln, Broken Bow and Sidney, Neb., and will feature a six-hour training session at each location. Topics include: mutual aid, meter change outs, transformer maintenance, rubber gloving, safety and more. Agenda and registration information can be found here:

DATES AND LOCATIONS:

Sept. 17 - Sidney, Neb., Hillside Golf Course, 2616 Hillside Drive
Sept. 18 - Broken Bow, Neb., Tumbleweed Café, 850 East S East St.
Sept. 19 - Lincoln, Neb., NMPP Energy, 8377 Glynoaks Drive

Class participation is $500 per community to send up to five individuals to each training (additional attendees can be added for $25/person). Invoices for this service will be sent following the training sessions. Please register all who plan to attend for an accurate headcount for meal planning. Participants will not be charged if unable to attend or if they already participated and paid for the Spring training sessions.

Registration deadline is Sept. 12, 2024. Registration is available online or contact Mandy Hansen at mhansen@nmppenergy.org for a registration form and any questions.  

The Voice of Choice

“ACE has returned more than $74,000 to the City of Neligh through its revenue return program. We’ve always used our ACE funds for community improvement projects such as a county-wide alert system, playground equipment and other park improvements.”
Dale Wilkinson
Neligh, Neb.
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"On top of providing revenue back to our City ACE also offers local groups the opportunity to participate in community clean-up events, which benefits our community and provides funds for local groups."
Tricia Allen
City Clerk, Blue Hill, Neb.
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"The distribution of ACE funds back to the Gordon community have assisted with a skate park, needed repairs at the community swimming pool and equipment for our police department."
Glen Spaugh
City Manager, Gordon, Neb.
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“Our community has used funds from ACE’s revenue return program for many projects, including assisting with umpire fees for the summer ball program, general park improvements, signage for Mill Race Park and Blue Bird Trail, and upgrading the camper sites at Mill Race Park.”
Shelly Wieneke
Deputy Clerk, Atkinson, Neb.
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