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NE LB1193

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Prokop

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends Nebraska's nameplate capacity tax to energy storage resources at a rate of $2,952 per megawatt annually, compared to $3,518 per megawatt for renewable energy generation facilities

  • Exempts depreciable tangible personal property used in energy storage resources with nameplate capacity of 100 kilowatts or more from property tax, effective January 1, 2027

  • Requires energy storage resource owners to maintain site-specific emergency operations plans and offer free annual training to local first responders on emergency response procedures

  • Prohibits "scrutinized companies" (entities with foreign adversary ties) from owning or operating energy storage resources in Nebraska, and bars consumer-owned electric suppliers from using eminent domain against energy storage property

  • Distributes 95% of nameplate capacity tax revenue to counties where facilities are located and 5% to community college areas, with the Department of Revenue overseeing reporting, auditing, and enforcement

Legislative Description

Provide regulation of and requirements for energy storage resources and change provisions relating to property tax exemptions and the nameplate capacity tax

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 11, 2026

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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