NPPD and Entergy end Cooper partnership

March 16, 2022, 3:01PMNuclear News
Cooper nuclear power plant, near Brownville, Neb. (Photo: NPPD)

Nebraska Public Power District and Entergy have agreed to terminate their nearly 20-year-old support services agreement for the Cooper nuclear power plant.

NPPD said on Monday that it intends to continue operating the plant—Nebraska’s sole power-generating nuclear facility—and will use Entergy and other available industry resources, as appropriate.

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