LINCOLN—Speakers at the Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference called for expanding renewable energy as electricity demand is expected to nearly double over the next decade, driven by data centers and industrial growth. Wind and solar currently provide about 32% of Nebraska’s electricity, compared to 60% in Iowa and South Dakota. State Sen. Stan Clouse plans to reintroduce a revised version of LB1204 next year to establish statewide standards for wind and solar projects after the original proposal faced significant opposition.

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