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LIHEAP Network Newsletter, November 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2006
CONTACT
Jeanne Atkinson, Health and Human Services System, 402.471.8287
New Nebraska Energy Assistance Network to Hold Forums to Help Nebraskans Use Energy Wisely
Lincoln – A statewide coalition has formed to help Nebraskans meet their basic energy needs. The Nebraska Energy Assistance Network (NEAN) is a statewide coalition of utilities, governmental agencies and community organizations.
In its first public outreach, NEAN will sponsor 21 forums during October and November on energy conservation methods.
“Nebraskans who are interested in saving money on their utility bills should consider attending one of these sessions,” Gov. Dave Heineman said. “This is a new and valuable opportunity for education and outreach, and I am pleased that the partnership has chosen to tackle this important issue. High energy costs are something that touch each and every Nebraskan.”
Local Senior Centers will host the forums, which will focus on helping customers understand and manage their energy costs, encouraging them to reduce energy bills by using energy wisely, and informing them of resources available within their communities.
Meeting participants will get practical tips on how to use less energy in their home by using efficient lighting, sealing around windows and doors, maintaining their heating and cooling system, minimizing water usage, and weatherization. NEAN will also provide information about financial and material resources to help them meet their needs.
The demand for energy is greater than ever, and many Nebraskans are having a hard time paying for their energy bills, according to NEAN. The partnership of public and private entities also plans to create a clearinghouse of resources for financial assistance and energy conservation expertise in the state. More information about NEAN will be available in October at www.nebraskaenergyassistance.com
Meetings are scheduled at the following locations:
Town Date Time Address
Grand Island Oct 11 1:00 pm 304 East 3rd Street
Omaha Metro South Oct 17 12:30 am 3819 X Street
Omaha Metro North Oct 18 12:00 pm 2415 Grant Street
Gering Oct 18 12:30 pm 2005 Depot Street
Valentine Oct 19 12:30 pm 322 N. Macomb
McCook Oct 19 1:00 pm 1312 West 5th Street
Arlington Oct 20 9:00 am 305 N. 3rd Street
Lincoln Oct 24 12:15 pm 2400 S. 11th Street
Nebraska City Oct 25 10:30 am 810 1st Corso
Broken Bow Oct 26 1:00 pm 1314 South B Street
S. Sioux City Oct 31 1:00 pm 1501 W. 29th Street
North Platte Nov 2 1:00 pm 900 East 10th
Bellevue Nov 6 12:45 pm 109 W. 22nd Avenue
Falls City Nov 8 1:00 pm 221 West 16th
Lincoln Nov 13 10:30 am 6310 Platte Avenue
Hastings Nov 14 1:30 pm 503 S. Bellevue
Chadron Nov 14 12:45 pm 251 Pine Street
Omaha Metro LaVista Nov 15 12:15 pm 8116 Parkview Boulevard
Norfolk Nov 20 1:00 pm 307 Prospect Avenue
Kearney Nov 21 10:00 am 712 East 28th
Fairbury Nov 30 12:30 pm 601 City Park Road
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Note: NEAN founding members and advisory members are listed below:
General Members:
American Red Cross Heartland Chapter Omaha Public Power District
Joe (Jono) Anzalone Judi Martin
Aquila, Inc. The Salvation Army
Jan Davis Jeff Wibel
Dawson Public Power District
Gwen Kautz
Kinder Morgan Advisory Members:
Char Reiman Nebraska Health and Human Services System
Mike Kelly
Loup Power District
Rick Cheloha Nebraska Public Service Commission
Laura Demman
Nebraska Public Power District
Cory Fuehrer Nebraska Energy Office
Pete Davis
Northwestern Energy
Linda Eidem