Nebraska Clean Cities and Communities

Ford Motor Company is investing $5 billion and creating or securing nearly 4,000 jobs to form a new universal EV platform and create affordable vehicles to be produced at scale for customers tinyurl.com/33prer7s

Nebraska's largest power providers making big bet on natural gas Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District and Lincoln Electric System all have recently announced plans to add hundreds of megawatts of new natural gas-based power generation.

Nebraska’s largest power providers, Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District, and Lincoln Electric System, are reaching carbon-neutral goals by investing in renewable energy, as shared by Nebraska Public Media: tinyurl.com/ah9ej9sr

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Charging Electric Vehicles at Home EV owners may install Level 2 (240 V) charging equipment in their homes for a faster charge, or opt for the Level 1 cordset provided with the vehicle as shown here.

GFCI protection is required by the National Electrical Code for all receptacle outlets used for EV charging.
The AFDC has information that can help get your home ready for EV charging: afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electr... – @energygov.bsky.social

Mayor Jay Beckby of City of Hastings, Nebraska expressed pride in partnering with NewCarbon on a long-term agreement which is a green, smart investment for Hastings and future generations.

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Thanks for saying Hi at the NEC4 booth on Sunday at the
LES EV Ride & Drive! The day included live demonstrations, education sessions, and, of course, EV test drives from Ford, Chevy, and more. The EV Ride & Drive is held every two years. We hope to see you at the next!

On Sept 12 NEC4 hosted a training for City of York first responders, instructed by Southeast Community College’s Barry Smith on how to safely and effectively neutralize an accident involving an electric vehicle.

THANK YOU to NPPD for lunch and NDOT for sending a representative!

Missed the September 4 webinar on becoming EV ready for small fleets and multi-family housing? The recording and Q&A are available on our website!

THANK YOU to @cityoflincoln.bsky.social, @eprinews.bsky.social, LES, NPPD, and OPPD
Webinar Site: rebrand.ly/GetPluggedInNE

Interested in an EV? Now is the smartest time to buy! The 45W Credit that provides up to $7,500 to purchase qualified commercial electric vehicle expires on September 30, 2025

Visit www.irs.gov/credits-dedu... to begin claiming your credit before it expires

TOMORROW is "Get Plugged In: EV Infrastructure Planning for Small Fleets and Multi-Family Housing" Webinar!

Hear from @LESupdates, @NPPDnews, and @OPPDCares, as well as @EPRINews experts on electric fleets and installing charging infrastructure.

Register rebrand.ly/GetPluggedInNE

With warm weather here, you’ll see more motorcycles on the road — including a more environmentally friendly ride at @SouthSiouxCity PD!
In 2020, South Sioux City Police Department became the first in NE to add a Zero DSR electric motorcycle to its fleet
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There’s still time! Register for the September 4th “Get Plugged In” webinar to hear from utility leaders and national energy experts as they explore grid capacity, infrastructure costs, emerging innovations, policy, and funding.
Registration Link: rebrand.ly/GetPluggedInNE

USDA awards Nebraska group $200M to boost clean energy efforts • Nebraska Examiner The USDA has awarded a Nebraska group a $200 million grant to boost wind and solar energy in Butler, Burt and Custer Counties.

Big news for Nebraska! NEG&T secures $200M federal grant through USDA's New ERA program to expand renewable energy statewide.

Serving 150,000 since 1956, NEG&T will help Nebraska families and businesses access cleaner, lower-cost energy for years to come.
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The goal: Address the infrastructure funding shortfall as more drivers go electric.
What's your take—fair solution or is there a better path forward?
#ElectricVehicles #TransportationPolicy #InfrastructureFunding #EVPolicy

Why now? The Highway Trust Fund faces funding gaps as EV adoption grows but owners don't pay fuel taxes. The federal gas tax hasn't changed since 1993, while infrastructure costs have soared.

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) & Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) propose the Fair Sharing of Highways and Roads for Electric Vehicles Act of 2025:

New EV fees (paid by manufacturers):
✓ $1,000 one-time fee on all-electric vehicles
✓ $550 per battery module over 1,000 lbs

✓ Natural gas options
✓ Decision-making frameworks
✓ Infrastructure development guidance

This paper helps fleets choose the best sustainable trucking solutions during this critical transition period.

#SustainableTrucking #CleanTransportation #NACFE #FleetManagement

NACFE releases new white paper: "Navigating the Messy Middle: The Move to More Sustainable Trucking"

The "Messy Middle" defines the transition from diesel trucking to zero-emission future, where fleets navigate evolving powertrain options.

✓ Battery electric vehicles
✓ Hydrogen fuel cells

✓ Visit Nebraska Clean Cities booth for giveaways!
Bring your questions and driving shoes!
#ElectricVehicles #Lincoln #CleanEnergy

Ready to go electric? Join LES for their EV Ride + Drive Event!
Sunday, Sept 28 | 9AM-1PM Kevin Wailes Operations Center, 9445 Rokeby Rd, Lincoln

✓ Test drive multiple EV models
✓ Chat with local EV owners
✓ Learn about incentives & charging
✓ Meet dealership experts

Register → rebrand.ly/GetPluggedInNE
#ElectricVehicles #Nebraska #CleanTransportation

Moderated by Kim Morrow & Madison Schmidt

🔌 Get Plugged In Webinar | Sept 4, 10 AM CDT
Learn EV energization planning for small fleets & multi-family housing from Nebraska utility experts:
LES, NPPD, OPPD leaders & EPRI research specialists
Topics:
• EV forecasts & policy updates
• Charging innovations
• Grid planning & implementation

This partnership advances LES's decarbonization goals while ensuring reliable, affordable power for Lincoln & Waverly.
LES's current energy mix: 1/3 renewable, 1/3 coal, 1/3 natural gas.
#RenewableEnergy #Nebraska #CleanPower

New Renewable Energy Partnership!
Lincoln Electric System & Central Nebraska Public Power for Irrigation District launched a power purchase agreement for 20 MW of hydroelectric energy from Jeffrey Reservoir starting April 1.

Read more about it here lnkd.in/gwVh33nC
#FleetManagement #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #CleanTransportation

3. Enhanced alternative fuel corridors for E85, CNG & propane.
4. Smart logistics investments to reduce emissions.

The path to greener fleets requires strategic planning beyond federal policy.The path to greener fleets requires strategic planning beyond federal policy.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act creates new opportunities for fleet sustainability:
1. Temporary tax deductions on U.S.-assembled EVs & flex-fuel vehicles (2025-2028).
2. Expanded EV charging infrastructure via NEVI program.

The electric revolution is accelerating fast. Is your fleet ready to plug in?
Don't get left behind in the future of transportation 🔋
#ElectricVehicles

Join our webinar to learn how to electrify your fleet efficiently → rebrand.ly/GetPluggedInNE

According to @IEA's Global EV Outlook 2025:
• 17M+ EVs sold in 2024
• 20%+ of global car market for first time ever
• On track for 20M sales in 2025
• 40%+ market share expected by 2030