agriculture
Nebraska rancher’s solar system could offer power for grid, shade for cattle
A federal grant is helping the farming entrepreneur devise a shading system for cattle that incorporate solar panels.
solar
Midwest utilities ‘overwhelmingly surprised’ by solar subscription demand
The plans, marketed as community solar, have seen warm reception in Nebraska and in Missouri, where one project is “78% oversubscribed.”
climate change
Despite floods, Nebraska utility leaders still hesitant to address climate change
Extreme weather this spring hasn’t prompted members of the Nebraska Public Power District board to consider a speedier shift from fossil fuels.
wind
Wind wake research suggests taking a look at projects from a different angle
Positioning wind turbines to minimize wind wake interference with other turbines could boost overall output and revenue.
VW settlement
Nebraska steers VW money to ‘clean diesel’ school bus subsidies
Clean air advocates say the state should be spending more of its settlement money on electric vehicle infrastructure.