As AI Booms, Data Centers May Create Electricity Scarcity Among Users
In the sunbaked outskirts of El Paso, Texas, construction crews are laying the foundations for Meta’s “AI‑optimized” 1.2-million-square-foot data center, designed to house thousands...
Energy Evolution Podcast: The race to rebuild the US power grid in the age of AI
In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Eklavya Gupte explores the seismic shift transforming America's electricity landscape as artificial intelligence drives unprecedented...

Public Power's Response to Increased Energy Demand
Public power is building a diverse, resilient energy portfolio that can meet surging demand while maintaining the reliability and affordability our communities depend on...

To Maintain Energy Security and Win the AI Race, Federal Policy Must Take Proactive Steps to Unleash Public Power
Meeting rising electricity demand calls for significant investment in new generation and transmission infrastructure. LPPC filed comments in response to the Department of Energy’s...

How Increased Energy Demand Could Affect American Families
LPPC members are embracing the opportunity of new demands for energy without putting existing customers at risk.

NPPD, OPPD, LES and GRDA Launch Joint Effort to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy
In a collaborative effort that marks a milestone for Nebraska’s and Oklahoma’s energy future — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Lincoln Electric System...
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LPPC Submits Comments to FERC on Proceeding on Interconnections for Data Centers and Large Loads
LPPC recently submitted comments to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in its proceeding on interconnections for data centers and other large loads. We strongly support data center...

‘Phantom’ data centres muddy forecasts for US power needs
US data centre developers are flooding utilities with inflated growth plans, muddying efforts to plan for future power needs with projects that may never materialise. Developers are approaching multiple...

America's Future Growth Depends on Building New Energy Infrastructure Today
Permitting reform can't wait. LPPC President Tom Falcone explains how policymakers can reform the permitting process to accelerate energy infrastructure development.

LPPC President Highlights Public Power’s Role in Meeting AI-Driven Energy Demand
On Thursday, October 23, LPPC President Tom Falcone joined energy industry leaders at the United States Energy Association’s EnergyTech Connect event for a panel discussion titled...
