Nebraska lawmaker wants to ban public utilities from closing, altering power plants

Storm’s proposal has the backing of Gov. Jim Pillen, as power districts led by elected boards say the proposal undermines “local control."

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 566

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — A Nebraska lawmaker wants to stop public power district boards from closing or altering energy generation facilities in the state, in a move that appears aimed at preventing migration from coal to other sources of power.

State Sen. Jared Storm of David City, who introduced Legislative Bill 1026, said his bill would still allow Nebraska’s locally elected public power districts to close or alter plants if the closure was mandated by state …

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