OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha Public Power District has paid more than $29 million to the 11 counties it serves in southeast Nebraska.
The public utility detailed the amount of the payments it’s making in place of taxes this year on Monday.
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The counties will use the money to help school districts, cities and other entities in the area.
OPPD determines how much it pays each year based on a percentage of its retail sales of electricity. The $29 million paid this year is up from last year’s $27.2 million and sets a new record.
Douglas County will receive the biggest payment of $23.6 million from the utility.
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