A new report points to tangled infrastructure and regulatory issues in Nebraska’s energy crunch

The report, commissioned by the Nebraska Chamber Foundation and written by Aurora Energy Research, unpacks how much of Nebraska’s electricity constraints are outside of the state’s control. But across a regional power grid, a global delay in energy equipment and local permitting challenges, there are still ways local leaders can address growing demand.

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

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Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer