History

Stanton County Public Power District was organized in 1936 and distributed its first kWh in 1938. Lines were built in rural Stanton County and the lines were energized in May 1940. Initially, 174 consumers were hooked up. SCPPD began serving the City of Stanton in 1976 and the Village of Pilger in 1987. Read more...

Advantages of Public Power
Nebraska is the only state in the nation whose electric distribution system is 100% publicly owned. Local control and reasonable rates are two of the primary advantages to public power.