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NDEE’s year in review
While 2020 has been a challenging year, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has continued to provide its services to Nebraska.
Electricity storage and Nebraska’s future
Storing coal is easy—pile it up. Storing gas and petroleum is relatively easy—pour them into tanks. Storing electricity in bulk—now that is a challenge worthy of engineers.
Know what to do around downed power lines
Old Man Winter can create some pretty severe storms, which can interfere with power distribution or even bring down lines.
NMPP weighing interest in possible AMI service for utilities
The Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Board of Directors discussed a possible new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) service for member utilities during their board meeting held in September.
NDEE updates solar and wind maps
Sources of energy for Nebraska are changing.
Conservation practices: windbreaks
Heating and cooling account for more than half of a household’s energy use.
Get kids interested in saving energy
Getting kids interested in saving energy can seem tough at first.
Don’t let cold wind heat up your energy bill
Fall and winter are great times to prepare your home for cold weather.