LB 1259 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Adopt the Grid Modernization Act

LB 1259 adopts the Grid Modernization Act to establish rules for large electricity demands in Nebraska. It directly affects major industrial customers (requesting 100+ megawatts of service) and public power utilities, while creating new pathways for private energy providers to supply power through closed systems. The bill requires a mandatory evaluation before approving big service requests, assessing grid impacts, necessary infrastructure upgrades, costs, and timelines. This framework ensures safe, reliable service for large customers while defining how private power systems and public utilities interact under new contracts.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 23, 2026
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Referred to Natural Resources Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
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