Powering Nebraska

<p>These sources examine the rapid expansion of AI data centers and the tension between technological growth and public oversight. Legislative efforts, such as the Data Center Moratorium Act, propose halting...

<p>This episodes documents how the global energy and agricultural crisis triggered by military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz during early 2026 impacts Nebraska. The disruption of this vital maritime chokepoint has...

<p>This episode of "Powering Nebraska" explores the "defining moment" currently facing the state's power system as it adapts to the staggering energy demands of the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI)...

<p>This podcast episode explores the intensifying conflict over the South Platte River, where a century-old water agreement has triggered a high-stakes legal battle between Nebraska and Colorado. We delve into...

<p>This episode explores China's emergence as the world’s dominant renewable-energy superpower, charting the immense scale of its domestic clean-tech production and its disruptive global impact, particularly in the...

<p>In this emergency broadcast, we unpack Donald Trump’s biggest wind-energy myths—from “cancer-causing” turbines to blackout scares—and test them against data from DOE, NREL, EIA, NOAA and more. What’s true, what’s...

<p>This episode explores the environmental impacts of wind energy development in Nebraska and the Upper Great Plains, guided by Department of Energy environment impact study. We discuss effects on grasslands, wetlands...

<p>This episode offers a comprehensive overview of climate change's past, present, and projected impacts on Nebraska. It begins by establishing a historical climate baseline from post-WWII to 2000, characterizing a...

<p>This episode discusses net metering policies in Nebraska, outlining how they allow solar panel owners to receive credit for excess electricity sent back to the grid. While Nebraska's policy provides full retail...

<p>This episode provides a comprehensive overview of Nebraska's potential in the future of clean energy, focusing on fusion, advanced geothermal systems, and transmission infrastructure. It examines the global progress...

<p>Coal has long powered Nebraska—but its role is changing. This episode looks at the history of coal plants like Gerald Gentleman, current reliance on coal, economic and environmental impacts, and what the future may...

<p>Hydropower has quietly powered Nebraska for decades. In this episode, we explore the state’s key hydro facilities, how they work, their role in irrigation and peak power, environmental trade-offs, and whether there’s...

<p>Nebraska has one nuclear plant—but could small modular reactors be next? This episode explores the history of Cooper Nuclear Station, the basics of nuclear technology, safety and waste concerns, public opinion, and...

<p>Nebraska has strong solar potential but lags in adoption. In this episode, we examine the state’s current solar footprint, technology trends, policy landscape, economic incentives, and the outlook for rooftop...

<p>Why does wind-rich Nebraska lag behind its neighbors in wind power production? In this episode, we explore Nebraska’s wind potential, current deployment, policy barriers, public opinion, and the economic forces...