Important New Renewable Energy Project In Northeast Nebraska

Nebraska’s alternative energy potential gained notice recently as Representative Jeff Fortenberry traveled to northeast Nebraska for the groundbreaking of a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln research project.

The Omaha World-Herald wrote an editorial in support of the project and stated:

U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry helped secure $500,000 in federal funding for the project. It has the potential to help the state build its commitment to and expertise in renewable energy sources. A worthy project.

KTIV covered the event with this story:

The University of Nebraska issued this press release on the groundbreaking, including the following:

Rural Nebraska is well-suited for development of alternative energy sources, and a new federally funded project will support University of Nebraska-Lincoln research and outreach efforts in this area.

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“Nebraska has abundant wind, solar energy, and crops for fuel feedstocks; thus, energy independence should be a major goal for rural Nebraska,” said Bill Kranz, UNL irrigation specialist and one of the researchers on the project.

Fortenberry has been a consistent and active supporter of alternative energy. His position on alternative energy can be found at his campaign website : Where I Stand | Smart Energy Policy.