The Nebraska Chamber Foundation released a comprehensive study on the state’s energy use and capacity, highlighting issues to address for Nebraska to become a forward-looking, energy-ready state for the next generation of growth.
Following months of data-collecting, analysis, and stakeholder feedback, the report From Demand to Delivery: Energy, Infrastructure and Powering Nebraska’s Growth, highlights the need for utility and economic development partnerships, and the need for a state-level strategy to support energy development. The report was published today following a recent NE Chamber Foundation webinar with Aurora Energy presenting highlights from the study.
The report provides dozens of data points and charts showing data demand growth, delivery schemes and interconnectedness across energy sources.
Four key themes are outlined at the report’s conclusion:
- State-level stewardship is vital for Nebraska to attract energy investment to facilitate economic development
- Local permitting presents one of the largest uncertainties and bottlenecks in development, often hindering investment
- Nebraska has an attractive investment environment, with competitive advantages that help generate interest in developing energy projects
- Nebraska’s public power model represents a strategic advantage for the state, along with distinct opportunities and responsibilities
Nebraskans can read the report and bring their ideas to future conversations and scheduled events during the Go Big Future series found at gobigfuture.com, which is underway.