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Energy Square
1111 “O” Street, Suite 223
Lincoln, Nebraska
Website: www.neo.ne.gov
Phone: 402-471-2867
AGENCY VISION
For Nebraskans to have reliable and
affordable sources of energy that
support a cleaner environment and a
more secure energy future.
Mission Statement
To promote the efficient, economic
and environmentally responsible use
of energy.
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What We Do
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Federal Grant Administration
Weatherization Program
Dollar & Energy Saving Loan Program
Energy Codes
Energy Statistics
Public Information
Others
Grants
• Federal grants can be found and searched at
www.grants.gov
• Grants offered by the Energy Office are
typically federally funded.
• Grant opportunities related to energy
efficiency are generally posted on the Energy
Office website, www.neo.ne.gov.
www.grants.gov
Register for Grant Email Alerts (daily update of available grants)
What is Weatherization
• The Weatherization Assistance Program is for lowincome Nebraskans, providing at no cost:
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Insulation to Walls and Attics
Replacing unsafe furnaces in owner occupied homes
Sealing Ductwork
Sealing Leaks
• Replace Broken Glass
• Replace Door and Window Seals
Operated by locally based organizations throughout the state, namely
Community Action Agencies - based on occupant income for rentals.
Weatherization
• Through the Weatherization Assistance Program federal funds have been
utilized to weatherize the homes of low-income Nebraskans.
• Approximately 60,000 homes have been weatherized with an estimated
50,000 eligible homes remaining.
$21,660 first person, plus $7,480 each additional.
Dollar and Energy Saving
Loan Program
• A revolving loan program to encourage Nebraskans to adopt energy
efficiency through low-cost financing available through Nebraska banks,
savings institutions & credit unions.
• Interest rate to borrower is fixed at 5% for most loans. Loans for
commercial building improvements, renewable energy, and industrial
improvements are available at a fixed rate of 2.5%.
• There are no income guidelines but the borrower must be a Nebraska
resident, and property or operation located in Nebraska.
• Started in March of 1990, the loan pool was capitalized with $24 million in
oil overcharge funds which were returned to the state through court
orders from over-pricing in the 1970’s and early 80’s.
• There are over 900 lender locations across the state eligible to make loans
under this program.
• Since the programs inception these loans have financed over $200 million
in energy efficiency improvements in all 93 Nebraska counties.
Efficiency Improvement Projects which can
be funded using the Loan Program
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Air Sealing – Caulking Weatherstripping
Insulation
Heating and Cooling Equipment
Lighting Retrofits
Roofing and Siding, as part of an Insulation Project
Window and Door Replacement
Energy Efficient Appliances
Energy Efficient Office Equipment
Wind, Solar, and Fuel Cell Projects
(above this point, in approximate order of energy savings/improvement dollar)
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Waste Minimization Projects
Irrigation projects
No-Till Farm Equipment
Grain Dryers
Alternate Fuel Vehicle Projects
Telecommunication Equipment
Construction – New Energy Star, 5 Star Plus,
Single Family detached homes – 2.5%
Energy Codes
What is the
LEAST EFFICIENT
Home you can
LEGALLY
build?
What is the
LEAST EFFICIENT
HVAC system you can
LEGALLY
install?
One that just meets the
energy code!
One that just meets the
energy code!
Energy Codes are minimum requirements, and should not be viewed as standards, but as
something that one should strive to EXCEED.
Energy Codes
• The energy office reviews each new version of the
energy code as it becomes available.
• Results of those reviews are available on the
Energy Office web site, www.neo.ne.gov.
• 2006 & 2009 International Energy Conservation
Code (IECC) vs 2003 IECC (current code).
Stringency-2006, then 03, 09.
Energy Statistics
Energy Statistics
Public Information
Tax Credits
• Tax credits are available for owners of residential
property for their own home. 30% of the cost of the
improvement, up to a one time maximum of $1500,
with the exception that there is no limit for
geothermal and certain renewable energy.
• $1.80 per square foot is available for commercial
buildings, $0.60 for Building Envelope, $0.60 for
Lighting, and $0.60 for HVAC and Hot Water.
Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
The Energy Office was at one time a
HERS provider for Nebraska raters,
and was instrumental in bringing the
HERS program to Nebraska. The HERS
rating is one of the most accurate
means of measuring a homes energy
loads, and is the only means of
qualifying an Energy Star® home. It is
required for certain federal tax
credits. A HERS rating typically costs
in the neighborhood of $300 to $600,
and is one of the best tools to
determine where energy dollars can
be saved in an existing home.
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$2000 Contractor tax credit for Energy Star® homes.
Rentals have been missed by tax credits.
2x4 vs 2x6 Construction
Energy Truss – Ice Dams – Foam for existing.
HVAC Sizing.
Duct Sealing – 09 Duct Blaster Requirement.
NEO Green Building Program - drawings available on web for
affordable.
• If you can think of a way to save energy, you will pay for that
improvement – implementation/pay utility bill.
[email protected]
GOALS
• Maximize the efficient use of traditional energy resources
• Encourage Nebraskans to adopt energy efficiency through lowcost financing
• Encourage the development and use of renewable energy
resources
• Advise the executive and legislative branches of state
government on energy policy and security
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