Nebraska Bird Partnership

A bill advanced by the Legislature March 17 would facilitate the development of private renewable energy facilities that export their energy out of state.

LB1048, introduced by the Natural Resources Committee, would provide a process for the Nebraska Power Review Board to approve certified renewable export facilities.

Committee chairperson Sen. Chris Langemeier of Schuyler said the bill would encourage private development and establish a path for the exportation of renewable energy without affecting public power and ratepayers.

“Today is truly a historic day for wind energy in Nebraska,” he said.

Read the full article about the wind energy export bill from the Unicameral Update.