Nebraskans for Solar's Educational Series

This month we are restarting our series of presentations and workshops by renewable energy experts from Nebraska utilities, organizations, and solar and wind energy businesses. Our first speaker will be Kirk Estee from OPPD.

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Overview Of OPPD Customer-Owned Generation Program March 18, 2020 - 7 to 8 pm

Kirk Estee is the Customer Alternative Energy Solutions Manager at OPPD. His discussion will include the following topics: the overall process; website resources; residential and business solar calculators; online solar interconnection platform. A Q&A will follow the discussion. Please send your questions to event organizer Helen Deffenbacher: nebraskansforsolar@gmail Save this link to join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82179869176?pwd=dEFYUnNoMDhObUV5TXFmSVl5bGJvZz09 Meeting ID: 821 7986 9176 Passcode: 631014 NFS board members Leo Arens and Louis Lester are also putting together virtual events, as well. Watch our calendar for their announcements.

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Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference Renewable Energy Series Webinar: State of the Utilities

March 12, 2020 - 11:15 am The Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference, in partnership with Fraser Stryker law firm, are pleased to announce the next session of its Renewable Energy Series featuring the CEOs of the three largest Nebraska public power districts. This in-depth discussion will cover the challenges and lessons learned from the recent historic cold spell. Speakers Timothy J. Burke, President & Chief Executive Officer, Omaha Public Power District Thomas J. Kent, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nebraska Public Power District Kevin Wailes, Chief Executive Officer, Lincoln Electric System Event Moderator: Stephen Bruckner, Partner, Fraser Stryker PC, LLO Register Here Any questions regarding this session can be directed to John Hansen, Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference Chair: john@nebraskafarmersunion.org

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First Congregational Sponsoring Series On Climate

First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hastings is hosting an online Lenten Justice Speaker Series on Climate. On March 14, starting at 12:30 pm: Taylor Schneider, an instructor at Central Community College-Hastings, will discuss the college’s wind and solar energy programs. The guest preacher for morning worship will be Dan Deffenbaugh, associate dean of instruction-academic education at CCC-Hastings and author of the 2007 book, Learning the Language of the Fields: Tilling and Keeping as Christian Vocation. Everyone interested in the presentation series may participate through Zoom or the church’s Facebook page To participate by Zoom, email pastor@fcucchastings.org  See all upcoming virtual presentations and discussions Additional Recommended Reading: Central Community College-Hastings program trains for high-demand careers, contributed by Taylor Schneider, Grand Island Independent

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Featured Climate Website for Kids

Launched in 2010, NASA's Climate Kids website tells the story of our changing planet through the eyes of the NASA missions studying Earth. Targeting upper-elementary-aged children, the site is full of games, activities and articles that make climate science accessible and engaging. NASA is a world leader in climate studies and Earth science. More Climate & Energy Resources

For Students Meet the Greens National Geographic Kids’ Climate Change U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Energy Kids For Parents & Teachers Nebraska State Climate Office Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) NASA’s Climate Change Resources

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Exist Green Energy Analysis

Creighton University student Max Markuson DiPrince provided a free, year-long energy audit for Exist Green Zero-Waste Market and Eco-Boutique in an attempt to highlight a pathway for EnergyStar and Green Globes certification. Exist Green, owned by Leigh Neary, is located at 4914 Underwood in Omaha’s historic Dundee neighborhood.   Max, who is from Denver, Colorado, is an undergraduate student at Creighton University, where he expects to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Energy Sciences and a Master of Science degree in physics. He is currently engaged in solar cell research funded by NASA Nebraska Space Grant & EPSCoR and Omaha Public Power District. Just recently he learned he has been accepted into Creighton University’s Law School. Max is also a member of Nebraskans for Solar’s Board of Directors. Click here to access the report.

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Q&A

In each newsletter we'll feature a question and answer about renewable energy and related issues. Please send your questions to nebraskansforsolar@gmail.com 

Q: Are there other groups in Nebraska like Nebraskans for Solar? A: The following organizations are among the many in our state that support renewable energy and related issues. If you belong to one that isn't listed here, please let us know by sending an email to the above address.

Bold Alliance Center for Rural Affairs Citizens’ Climate Lobby Clean Energy Nebraska Green Bellevue Green Omaha Coalition Nebraska Community Energy Alliance  Nebraska Conservation Voters Nebraska Farmers Union Nebraska Interfaith Power & Light Nebraska Sierra Club Nebraska Wildlife Federation Nebraska Wind for Schools Nebraskans for Peace New Power Nebraska Omaha Together One Community USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Chapter

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Links to Renewable Energy Jobs & Resources

Google Search Solar Energy Jobs Wind Energy Jobs An additional search strategy is to check for jobs listings on the websites of solar and wind energy companies that have installed renewable energy projects in Nebraska. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Resources Careers in Solar Power Careers in Wind Energy 

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