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Recent posts by Lucas Nelsen

Your rural voice: Proposed state law would undo work of local officials

By Lucas Nelsen on July 12, 2019 - 7:00am

Connecting rural Nebraskans to new economic development opportunities is a key piece of the long-term health of our small towns and communities. The Center is opposed to LB 373 because it would remove local control from Nebraskans and limit economic opportunities for rural communities.

Local engagement is key to realizing North Dakota’s clean energy potential

By Lucas Nelsen on June 28, 2019 - 1:00pm

Residents of the Great Plains are no strangers to windy conditions, or to the potential to use this resource to generate clean energy. While solar has boomed, wind energy continues to be the leading renewable energy industry in the region. States with great wind energy potential, like North Dakota, have a chance to develop these resources and reap the benefits of being a renewable energy leader.

Transmission lines provide a pathway for renewable energy

By Lucas Nelsen on June 19, 2019 - 3:00pm

The Midwest has experienced a renewable energy boom. Renewables have provided the region with clean, low-cost energy and created new economic development opportunities for communities. The expansion of renewable energy has presented a challenge—the electric grid was not designed to connect wind and solar generation to customers. Taking full advantage of the region’s clean energy resources requires a concerted effort to improve existing electric transmission infrastructure.

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