OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Three new members elected this week to the OPPD board will need to address the future of the North Omaha coal-burning power plant, data centers and the selection of a new CEO in 2027.
Former Nebraska state Sen. Carol Blood won election to the eight-member board. Blood told First Alert 6 that board transparency, keeping rates flat and putting data centers in check are some of her priorities entering 2027.
Sara Kohen, representing subdivision 1, and Jay Ignowski, representing subdivision 2, also won their races.
North Omaha plant
Blood, who represents subdivision 3, said OPPD lacks accountability in its handling of the retirement of the North Omaha Power Plant…