New Power Nebraska
New Power Nebraska is a coalition that aims to shine light on the benefits that renewable energy generation brings to Nebraska’s communities and rural places.
We invite you to join our effort to support the growth of Nebraska’s renewable energy industry and the economic benefits that will follow.
Clean power brings new opportunities for Nebraska’s workers, farmers, schools, and local governments.
By educating, raising awareness, and participating in conversations with our state’s leaders, New Power Nebraska will help make the case for clean energy investment to revive and drive our local economies.
Wind, solar, and energy storage benefits Nebraskans and can help power its dynamic manufacturing and agribusiness economy. Renewables bring new jobs to rural areas, generate new income opportunities for farmers, and add significant new tax revenue for schools and local governments.
A commitment to clean power is an investment in the future of our rural communities
Rural areas can struggle to bring in new businesses and add to their tax base. This challenge can be overcome by taking advantage of an industry that is well-suited to rural communities: wind and solar power.
The communities who choose to build wind projects will bring jobs and economic development. And not just for people involved in the projects, but for restaurants, motels, and gas stations nearby. Schools can improve their facilities and educational programs. A commitment to wind energy is an investment in the future of rural communities.
Harnessing the potential of Clean power in Nebraska.
New Power Nebraska supports continued investment in clean power, which has already proven to revive and drive our local economies.
Nebraskans Benefit from renewable projects.
Low Cost Electricity
The state lies in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), where wind power saved electricity customers $1.2 billion in 2013.
Jobs for Nebraskans
Already about 1,400 people in Nebraska have jobs in construction, maintenance and more thanks to wind and solar energy.
Supporting Rural Communities
Ranchers and farmers receive lease payments, keeping the farm in the family and the family on the farm.
The jobs our students are getting into are excellent pay, excellent benefits. Most students have jobs before they even graduate.
Because of the projects here in Allen we have been able to reduce taxes for our property owners.
Resources
Latest Video
Brad Hoefer of Countryside Gas-n-Grocery shares how wind energy development drove record food and inside sales, creating jobs and strengthening a small Nebraska town.