Nebraska Energy Forum
Nebraska is one of the nation's top producers of corn-based ethanol.
Coal-fired plants generate most of the state's electricity, with nuclear and hydroelectric power generating the remainder.
Nebraska has small crude oil reserves, and is investing in more renewable energy, such as solar, wind and biofuel.
Nebraska's total energy consumption is the 13th lowest in the nation, although natural gas is used in 2/3 of the households for heating.
The Nebraska Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies.
If you believe strongly that our elected officials must address the growing challenge of energy security, set aside partisanship and get the job done, then the Nebraska Energy Forum is your community.
We support expanded conservation efforts, development of renewable energy sources and increased domestic exploration of traditional, non-renewable energy sources
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Featured Issue - Deepwater Horizon
Deepwater Horizon
America's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The best minds in industry and government are working to stop the spill, contain the oil and clean up the environment. The accident is unprecedented, and so, too, is the combined response of industry and government.
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Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating thiese claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.
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Webinar: EPA's New Ozone Standards Threaten Local Economies
Hear what experts say about the harmful effects of EPA's new - and unnecessary - ozone standards on our economy.
Governor Heineman Asks Congress to Stop EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Governor David Heineman joins a bipartisan group of governors to ask Congress to stop a plan giving the EPA the authority to regulate greenhouse gases -- a move that would potentially harm the competitiveness of the nation's economy.
More Energy Forum News »Energy Myth
Myth: According to President Barack Obama: "Oil companies are drilling a mile beneath the suface of the ocean -- because we're running out of places to drill on land and shallow water."
Fact: According to the Department of Energy, Nearly 85% of the nation's offshore resources are restricted by the government for exploration. Similar government restrictions are preventing onshore access in parts of Alaska and the Rocky Mountain States that could produce 1.125 million barrels of oil per day and an additional 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.