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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1259: Adopt the Grid Modernization Act

LB 1259 adopts the Grid Modernization Act to establish rules for large electricity demands in Nebraska. It directly affects major industrial customers (requesting 100+ megawatts of service) and public power utilities, while creating new pathways for private energy providers to supply power through closed systems. The bill requires a mandatory evaluation before approving big service requests, assessing grid impacts, necessary infrastructure upgrades, costs, and timelines. This framework ensures safe, reliable service for large customers while defining how private power systems and public utilities interact under new contracts.

Topics ✓ Energy

Sub-Topics Electric Grid

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1163: Change provisions relating to the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act

Nebraska's LB 1163 amends rules for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) liens on properties. It changes how delinquent annual PACE assessments become liens: for single-family homes, liens are recorded immediately upon assessment (not when delinquent), while non-residential properties require recording after delinquency. The bill clarifies lien priority - PACE liens rank below prior mortgages for single-family homes but match tax lien status for other properties - and specifies that delinquent PACE assessments may be extinguished in foreclosure if sale proceeds are insufficient. This directly affects property owners with PACE financing, particularly those selling or facing foreclosure on qualifying energy-efficiency projects.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1026: Prohibit retirement, shutdown, cessation of operation, and alteration of operation of certain energy generation facilities

This bill prohibits private owners from shutting down, retiring, closing, or altering operations of certain privately developed renewable energy facilities, specifically those using solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, landfill gas, or biogas. It directly affects private electric suppliers who operate these facilities, such as standalone solar or wind power plants not owned by public entities like municipalities or cooperatives. The law requires these facilities to maintain operations without authorization changes, amending existing energy regulations to enforce this prohibition. It does not apply to facilities owned by public power districts or government entities.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Wind Waste Management

died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 191: Change provisions relating to unlawful interference with telecommunications under the One-Call Notification System Act

This bill expands protections under Nebraska's One-Call Notification System Act by broadening the definition of unlawful interference to include disruptions to telecommunications, broadband, communications, and power transmission infrastructure. It directly affects individuals who intentionally damage or interfere with utility poles, cables, or transmission systems. The key change replaces the original language to explicitly cover these infrastructure types, making it a violation to disrupt such services. Penalties for violations will now follow the existing provisions in section 28-519 of Nebraska law. The bill does not create new penalties but updates the scope of existing protections.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Transmission Broadband Access Telecommunications

died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 622: Provide for the Statewide Housing Assistance Program and change provisions relating to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, recipients of assistance, and selection of recipients under the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act and the rate and disbursement of the documentary stamp tax

LB 622 establishes Nebraska's Statewide Housing Assistance Program, using the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide direct financial aid like downpayment assistance to low- and very low-income homebuyers. It expands eligible uses of the Trust Fund to include weatherization, energy improvements, and housing education programs, while requiring nonprofits and local groups to receive priority for funding. The bill mandates that at least 30% of annual Trust Fund dollars be allocated to each congressional district and prioritizes projects serving the lowest-income residents in blighted areas or enterprise zones. This program directly affects low-income households seeking homeownership and community organizations administering housing assistance across Nebraska.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 21, 2025

LB 36A: Appropriation Bill

LB 36A is an appropriation bill that allocates specific funds from the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fund to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. It provides $51,585 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $109,036 for 2026-27 to support Program 513, directly funding the implementation of Legislative Bill 36. The bill includes spending limits: total salary and per diem costs cannot exceed $30,264 for 2025-26 or $63,554 for 2026-27. This funding mechanism ensures resources are available for the waste reduction program outlined in LB 36, without changing laws or affecting the public directly.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Recycling

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 8: Change provisions relating to the tax credits under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Act

LB 8 amends Nebraska's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Act to make the credit refundable (allowing businesses to receive cash payments even if they owe no tax) and removes annual and multi-year limits on claiming the credit. This change directly affects sustainable aviation fuel producers and businesses in Nebraska that qualify for the tax credit under the existing act. The bill also adjusts the effective date for the credit and harmonizes related provisions across tax code sections. These modifications aim to increase accessibility and predictability for businesses investing in sustainable aviation fuel.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Airports Transportation Funding

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 164: Adopt the Urban Development Incentive Act

LB 164, the Urban Development Incentive Act, creates a state grant program to support small and emerging developers in economically distressed areas of Nebraska. The bill provides funding for affordable commercial space development, rehabilitation, and sustainability features, with grants covering up to 20% of project costs (max $3.5 million per project) and specific categories for financing help, job training, and green building certification. It directly affects small developers (under 50 employees, <$5M revenue) working in areas meeting federal census criteria for high unemployment (≥150% state average) and poverty (≥20%). The program requires community engagement documentation and annual reporting to the Legislature on grant usage and job creation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development Professional Licensing Unemployment Workforce Development

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 309: Adopt the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Act

LB 309 requires producers of covered batteries (like small consumer electronics) to join approved recycling programs by 2028 and mandates clear labeling on batteries by 2029 to show chemistry and proper disposal instructions. It directly affects battery manufacturers and retailers selling products containing portable or medium-format batteries (excluding medical devices, car batteries, and non-removable batteries). The law creates a system where producers fund recycling through designated organizations, tracks collection and recycling rates, and prohibits selling unmarked batteries. This aims to ensure safe disposal and recycling while exempting certain batteries like those in medical devices or vehicles.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Recycling

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 459: Establish the Home Weatherization Clearinghouse within the Department of Environment and Energy

LB 459 would have established a Home Weatherization Clearinghouse within Nebraska's Department of Environment and Energy to coordinate weatherization programs. The clearinghouse would serve as a central hub for homeowners, nonprofits, and agencies seeking funding for home weatherization and rehabilitation projects, helping applicants navigate state, local, and federal programs. It would prioritize whole-home rehabilitation projects for funding and limit administrative costs to 10% of program funds. Note: This bill was amended into LB 36 on June 6, 2025, and is no longer active as a standalone measure.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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