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The following news clips highlight Nebraska involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
October 20, 2008
National Governors Association, General Motors, and 10 States to Develop Ethanol Infrastructure
The National Governors Association has announced it has brokered partnerships between General Motors Corporation and 10 states to enhance access to E85. The partnerships will work to select the best pump locations and advance development and usage of the states' E85 infrastructure. More
November 15, 2007
Midwest States and Manitoba Sign Agreements to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Promote Energy Efficiency and Renewables
Nine Midwestern states and the Canadian province of Manitoba signed an agreement to promote energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, 11 Midwestern states have adopted a platform that establishes other regional goals to promote energy efficiency, biobased products, renewable sources for electricity, and carbon capture and storage. The actions took place during the Midwestern Governors Association Energy Security and Climate Change Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More
September 20, 2006
DOE Conducts Energy Assessments in Louisiana and Nebraska
DOE's Energy Saving Teams are on the road again, this time visiting manufacturing plants for catalyst and corn products. Meanwhile, the Energy Star has been awarded for the first time to 17 manufacturing plants, including one that was visited by an Energy Saving Team back in April. More
September 14, 2006
DOE Conducts Energy Assessment at Nebraska Cargill Facility
DOE has conducted an energy saving assessment at Cargill in Blair, Nebraska, which is currently working to increase its ethanol production. More
August 29, 2006
Nebraska Inaugurates its First Biodiesel Production Facility
Nebraska Governor David Heineman joined more than 100 local officials in the groundbreaking of the state's first biodiesel production facility on August 28 in Beatrice. More
December 16, 2005
Nebraska Dedicates State’s Largest Wind Facility
A new wind facility, the largest in the state and able to generate enough power for 19,000 homes annually, has begun commercial operation in Ainsworth. More
July 1, 2005
Nebraska Adopts IECC Construction Standards
Beginning July 1 all new buildings in Nebraska will comply with the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). More
May 20, 2005
Nebraska Governor Requires Refueling Flexible Fuel Vehicles with E85
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman issued an executive order that requires the use of E85 in the state's flexible fuel vehicles and B2 biodiesel in all of the state's vehicles with diesel engines. More
May 11, 2005
Nebraska Pioneers Efficient, Affordable Housing
Nebraska Governor Heineman recognizes an energy efficient prototype home that was designed for high energy efficiency and affordability at the Spring Parade of Homes in Lincoln. More
