To: Ben Hansen (NE-16)
Support clean energy in Nebraska
Consider supporting the two net-metering bills (LB 557 and LB 598) being proposed in the 2013 session of the Legislature. These bills are holding public hearings on Tuesday (March 5). The NE Rural Electric Association (REA) and NPPD will most likely testify in opposition to both bills. The REA is a powerful voice in the legislature--its lobbyists get paid to get in the ears of legislators. Now it's time legislators hear from the public! It’s very important we deliver a strong message in favor of both pieces of legislation. Chairman Carlson needs to hear from our farmers, business owners, and private citizens (urban and rural); after all, we are all stakeholders in public power and we all have a say in it. Please sign the petition and share with your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you.
Why is this important?
The people of Nebraska want to be able to produce their own power by tapping on Nebraska's abundant natural resources. LB557 and LB598 would create opportunities for Nebraskans to invest and own shares in medium-size renewable community energy projects. Renewable sources are solar, wind, methane, and biomass.
These bills reinforce our public power structure and Governor Heineman’s vision to ensure that Nebraskans have reliable, affordable and cleaner energy in the future (as he recently said in an interview).
Developing “Community Solar Garden” projects and raising the net-metering threshold from 25kw to 100kw will encourage private investment in energy projects, adoption of innovative technologies, creation of new economic development, and help our public power utilities diversify their energy portfolio.
These bills are fiscal neutral and do not add a dime to the deficit. Nebraskans welcome renewable energy in the state without putting a burden on taxpayers. The bills only remove provisions and send a message that says: "Nebraska is NOW open for business."
These bills reinforce our public power structure and Governor Heineman’s vision to ensure that Nebraskans have reliable, affordable and cleaner energy in the future (as he recently said in an interview).
Developing “Community Solar Garden” projects and raising the net-metering threshold from 25kw to 100kw will encourage private investment in energy projects, adoption of innovative technologies, creation of new economic development, and help our public power utilities diversify their energy portfolio.
These bills are fiscal neutral and do not add a dime to the deficit. Nebraskans welcome renewable energy in the state without putting a burden on taxpayers. The bills only remove provisions and send a message that says: "Nebraska is NOW open for business."