Omaha Public Power District customers could see their electricity bills rise next year as the utility faces mounting costs and increased demand across the metro area.
“Omaha’s economy is growing, and part of what growth means is that we need more transmission, we need more generation, and all of those things,” Moody said. “We’re competing in order to build all of those things, and the laws of supply and demand are pushing those costs up.”
The OPPD board received a draft budget for 2026 that includes rate increases for all customers. Board Treasurer Craig Moody said construction costs have skyrocketed, with materials like concrete and copper up 30 to 60% over the past five years…