The 18th Annual Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference will open Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, bringing together energy leaders, policymakers, developers, and researchers to discuss the state’s growing renewable energy sector. Media representatives are invited to attend and cover the two-day event, which will feature keynote speakers, in-depth policy discussions, and timely conversations about Nebraska’s clean-energy future.
This year’s conference will highlight Nebraska’s leadership in renewable energy development and the challenges and opportunities of integrating more wind and solar resources into the state’s public power system. The agenda features a range of panels covering grid reliability, economic development, project investment, community engagement, and energy storage.
Key sessions include the Nebraska Public Power Utilities CEO Luncheon, featuring Tom Kent of the Nebraska Public Power District, Javier Fernandez of the Omaha Public Power District, and Emeka Anyanwu of Lincoln Electric System. Other highlights include a Policy and Legislative Update with State Senators George Dungan III, Tom Brandt, Dan Quick, and Stan Clouse, moderated by Conference Chair John Hansen. The Keynote Luncheon, titled “Pragmatism in the States,” will be delivered by JC Sandberg, Chief Advocacy Officer of the American Clean Power Association…