Nebraska News

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.

October 11, 2011

Northeast Community College in Nebraska Installs Turbine

The turbine installation is part of an ongoing effort to grow the wind energy program at Northeast, which was recently expanded and now offers a 2-year associate degree. More

April 30, 2010

Nebraska Law Allows Wind Developers to Sell Power Out of State

A new Nebraska law, dubbed the "Wind Bill," gives private renewable energy developers an option to sell up to 90% of the electricity they generate to out-of-state customers. More

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

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