Presentation to Nebraska Public Service Commission October 27, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

Presentation to Nebraska Public Service Commission

October 27, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

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Nebraska EnergyNebraska EnergyAssistance Network (NEAN)Assistance Network (NEAN)

Mission:

Assist Nebraskanswith their energy needsthrough education, advocacyand partnerships

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Values - VisionValues - Vision

Knowledge… Access… Energy Efficiency

• Educate to use energy efficiently

• Assist in meeting basic energy needs

• Link with financial assistance and energy

efficiency resources

• A voice to identify and address energy needs

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MembersMembers

• Utilities – Black Hills Energy, Dawson Public Power, Lincoln Electric

System, Loup Power District, Metropolitan Utilities District, NE Central

PPD, NPPD, Nebraska Rural Elec. Assoc., NorthWestern Energy, OPPD,

Southern Power District, SourceGas, • Government/Education – Nebraska Energy Office, Nebraska Health &

Human Services,. UNL-Extension• CAAs – Blue Valley Community Action, Community Action Program of

Lancaster and Sarpy Co., Community Action of Mid Nebr., Community

Action of Nebr., NE Neb. CAA Partnership, NW Neb. CA Program,

Central Nebraska Community Services Inc. • Non-Profits –Christian Outreach Program-Elkhorn(COPE), Family

Housing Advisory Services (FHAS), Financial Hope Collaborative at

Creighton, Heartland Family Services, The Salvation Army Western

Division, Three Rivers HDC, United Way of the Midlands• Regulatory – Nebraska Public Service Commission

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ParticipationParticipation

NEAN accomplishes it’s work through:

Quarterly Meetings - held via video conference and

teleconference

Annual Meeting – held in person each April

Committee Conference Call Meetings – held biweekly

and/or monthly

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Strategic PlanStrategic Plan

Create interest and action through statewide partnerships.

Provide a clearinghouse of resources for financial and energy efficiency expertise.

Simplify access to energy assistance programs through creating uniformity and efficiency.

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Accomplishments - Accomplishments - ProjectsProjects

Using Energy Wisely forums & distributed weatherization kits statewide

Developed Get a Head Start on Energy Education curriculum

Energy Burden Study (annually) Hispanic Energy Efficiency Outreach Home Energy Affordability in Nebraska - symposium

2009 NEO – Videos-One Simple Step-2013-PR Finding Energy Education Solutions- symposium

2013 Awarded Energy Education & kits grants-statewide

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Why Get Involved?Why Get Involved?

Common goals

Networking

Identify resources

Best practices

Assess needs and gaps

Address common problems

Seek solutions for our communities

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Who Can Join NEAN?Who Can Join NEAN?

Any person or organization interested in helping those in need find resources to use energy wisely and have basic energy needs met is welcomed to join NEAN. Modest dues support on-going internet and publication costs.

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Why Join NEAN?Why Join NEAN?

Your involvement in NEAN will result in providing assistance, but not necessarily funds, for the elderly, disabled and families in need. Further, your membership might prove to be beneficial for your business interests.

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Sharing is CaringSharing is Caring

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Contact: Judi Martin 402.636.3654 Or any NEAN member

Quarterly Meetings: Vary

Website: nebraskaenergyassistance.com

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Nebraska EnergyNebraska Energy

Assistance Network (NEAN)Assistance Network (NEAN)

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