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NDEE accepting applications for ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) announces the opening of the 2024-2025 ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program. Applications are now being accepted for rebates to assist farmers with the replacement of agricultural irrigation pump diesel engines with all-electric equipment. Applications must be submitted to NDEE by Jan. 16, 2025, to be considered.

NDEE announces additional Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant awards
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy has announced additional awards through its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.

Nebraska received EECBG funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support local communities in implementing high-impact, self-sustaining clean energy projects.

The two additional grant awards are:

All About NDEE: Clean Diesel Rebate Program
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The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) aims to reduce diesel engine emissions through the Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program.

Established in 2008, the Clean Diesel Rebate Program funds the replacement of older diesel school buses and trucks with newer, cleaner-burning alternatives. The program has also funded the replacement of diesel irrigation engines with electric equipment.