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State Energy Efficiency Policy Database
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(Research Report - 2/16/2012)
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Nebraska Lead by Example Initiatives
While not contained in rules or regulations, it is the policy of the Nebraska Energy Office to require benchmarking utilizing Energy Star Portfolio Manager for governmental building projects in which the Energy Office provides financing. The Nebraska Energy Office benchmarked 60 percent of the K-12 public school buildings in the state. Omaha Public Power District benchmarked 709 and 946 buildings in its service territory in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
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August 3, 2012
No policy in place or proposed
Note: For state efficient fleet initiatives, policies listed must make a specific, mandatory requirement for increasing state fleet efficiency. State alternative-fuel vehicle procurement requirements that give a voluntary option to count efficient vehicles are thus not included.
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August 30, 2010
August 30, 2010
The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (NCESR) is a collaboration between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) established in 2006 to conduct research on renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and energy conservation; and to expand economic opportunities and improve quality of life for Nebraska and the nation. The Center supports both basic and applied research and has a broad mandate to explore a range of renewable energy opportunities (including biofuels, wind, and solar energy), as well as opportunities for energy conservation. The Center receives $70k in personnel costs from the University each year as well as funding from the NPPD, including $450k for offered energy research grants.
The Energy Savings Potential (ESP) program is a collaboration between the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Omaha Public Power District. Since 2006, OPPD has allocated $500,000 a year for research on consumer behavior and ways to reduce energy consumption.
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June 12, 2012