As Nebraska seeks to grow, Omaha’s energy capacity is a major hurdle

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By Anila YoganathanNov 4, 2026, 4:45 am65 ptsTrending
In 2021, across much of the country, Winter Storm Uri caused utilities to scramble for power as the use of electricity and natural gas increased. In addition to facing transmission constraints, utilities couldn’t generate enough power due to issues with fuel supply and equipment malfunctions. In Nebraska, in…

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