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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

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