During an assessment of the Nox-Crete warehouse fire site in Omaha and surrounding areas Thursday, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) observed charred debris that had been dispersed by the fire. DWEE discovered the debris at a location approximately 1.25 miles east-southeast of the facility.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) has launched a new online portal to streamline the application and certification process for water well professionals, public water operators, onsite installers, swimming pool operators and wastewater treatment operators.

The portal is live on DWEE’s website and was created specifically for aspiring and credentialed professionals to apply for and maintain their licenses. Credentialed professionals can create an online account here: Credentials

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) is seeking proposals for potential projects that could be included in an application for a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Competitive Grant. The goal of this program is to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.

General Eligibility Criteria

The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2023 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The statewide contest is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) and focuses on the importance of waste reduction, recycling and litter cleanup.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s 2023 Clean Diesel Rebate Program is now accepting applications for agricultural irrigation pump diesel engine replacements. Applications must be submitted to DWEE by Dec. 7, 2023, to be considered.

The Clean Diesel Program uses grant funding to reduce public exposure to diesel engine exhaust, which can cause a variety of respiratory problems in addition to contributing to production of harmful ozone.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation Friday, Oct. 6, recognizing October as Energy Awareness Month.

Energy Awareness Month aims to highlight the importance of energy efficiency and energy conservation. Energy efficiency is using technology that requires less energy to perform the same function and energy conservation is any behavior that results in the use of less energy.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) celebrated a major milestone this week that has been nearly 35 years in the making.

The department crossed the $1 billion threshold for funds administered through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund programs, commonly referred to as the SRF programs.

Please note the corrected link to the webinar below.

DWEE presents kickoff webinar on the Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Program

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) is kicking off state-wide outreach with a public webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. to provide an overview of Nebraska’s Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Program.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) plans to apply for $91 million through two non-competitive grants funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

These grant funds are known as the residential Home Energy Rebate programs -- specifically, the Home Energy Performance-Based Whole House Rebate (Home Efficiency Rebates) and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates).

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) is offering free nitrate sample kits and lab analyses to private drinking water well owners across the state. These kits are only available for a limited time until Jan. 31, 2024.