Senators passed a bill May 21 that allows the state to develop an independent energy plan.<\/p>\n
LB469, introduced by Papillion Sen. Jim Smith, directs the State Energy Office to assess any state energy plan before submitting the plan to the federal Environmental Protection Agency for review.<\/p>\n
The energy office will prepare a report analyzing the proposed state energy plan\u2019s effects on employment within the state and the electric power sector, including the potential impact on the:
\n\u2022 type and amount of electric generating capacity that is likely to retire or switch to another fuel;
\n\u2022 stranded investment in electric generating capacity;
\n\u2022 amount of investment necessary to offset the retirement of electric generating capacity;
\n\u2022 potential risks to electric reliability; and
\n\u2022 amount by which retail electricity prices are forecast to increase or decrease.<\/p>\n
The bill includes provisions of LB583, originally introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken Schilz, specifying the areas of analysis for a state energy plan to be developed by the State Energy Office. The plan will focus on strategies to develop a cost-competitive energy supply, access to affordable energy, sustainable economic growth and job creation.<\/p>\n
The bill passed on a 43-1 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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