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In This Toolkit
Web Resources
Local Media
Select Energy Projects
State’s Utilities
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WEB RESOURCES
Nebraska Recovery
Nebraska Energy Office
Nebraska Job Link
Nebraska Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
Nebraska Renewable Energy Association
Department of Energy-Nebraska
Repower America-State of Nebraska
LOCAL MEDIA
North Platte Telegraph
· Nebraska seeks to be among the big boys in wind energy
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Lincoln Journal Star
· Study: Nebraska ranks second in green job growth
· NPPD seeks proposals for small-scale renewable energy projects
· Bill Would ‘Encourage Greater Renewable Energy’
McCook Gazette
· Alternative energy will get boost from net metering law
Omaha-World Herald
· Senators strike compromise on wind energy
Agweek
· Cleaning up Nebraska Energy
ForexTV.com
· Nebraska To Receive Over $16 Mln. In Stimulus Funds For Weatherization Programs
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SELECT ENERGY PROJECTS
Weatherization Assistance Program
Estimated funds to Nebraska: $41,644,458
· Federal funds provide a significant increase in outreach for existing state weatherization programs, the purpose of which is to improve the thermal efficiency in homes of low-income families. Energy Office distributes funds to local Community Action Agencies (CAA). Citizens directly apply to CAAs for weatherization assistance. The CAA determines eligible participants and contracts with local companies to complete individual projects.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
Estimated funds to Nebraska: $18,810,300
· A new program created and funded by the ARRA to reduce fossil fuel emissions and decrease total energy consumption by transportation, buildings, and other energy consuming sectors.
Contact: bonnie.ziemann@nebraska.gov
State Energy Program
Estimated funds to Nebraska: $30,910,000
· The ARRA distributes additional funds to help states provide leadership to maximize the benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy through communications and outreach activities, technology deployment, and accessing new partnerships and resources. This program provides energy efficiency services to consumers and small energy users, public information, energy statistics, and education in renewable energy activities. Dollar and Energy Savings Loans are perhaps the best known Nebraska activity under this program.
Contact: bonnie.ziemann@nebraska.gov
Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative
· The DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking applications for grants supporting the construction (including production capacity increase of current plants), of U.S. based manufacturing plants to produce batteries and electric drive components.
Contact:
Kelly McDonald
National Energy Technology Laboratory
304-285-4113
Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector
· Under this Area of Interest funds are being offered for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The installation or acquisition of infrastructure necessary to directly support an alternative fueled vehicle or advanced technology vehicle is also eligible. Operation and maintenance of vehicles, infrastructure and other associated equipment acquired through the program are also allowable within specified limits.
Contact:
Kelly McDonald
National Energy Technology Laboratory
304-285-4113
UTILITIES
Regulatory Authority:
Nebraska Public Service Commission
The Commission does not regulate the rates and service of the gas and electric utilities of the State of Nebraska.
Political Subdivisions:
Loup River Public Power District
Nebraska Public Power District
Norris Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District
Southern Public Power District
Municipals:
City of Grand Island
Lincoln Electric System
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