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LB 1010

Adopt the Large Load Customer Regulation Act, provide for eminent domain relating to energy storage and regulation and taxation of energy storage resources, and change provisions relating to cryptocurrency mining operations and data centers

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt

Nebraska bill expanding eminent domain over electrical energy storage and standardizing storage regulations for utilities to support grid modernization and renewable energy integration.

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1010

Legislative bill overview

LB 1010 expands eminent domain authority to allow the state to seize electrical energy storage property and clarifies regulatory frameworks for energy storage resources under Nebraska's Electric Cooperative Corporation Act. The bill modifies application procedures, notice requirements, filing processes, and violation penalties related to electric suppliers managing energy storage systems.

Why is this important

Energy storage (batteries, thermal systems, etc.) is increasingly critical to grid reliability and renewable energy integration. This bill establishes legal mechanisms for public acquisition of storage infrastructure and standardizes how utilities and cooperatives must handle energy storage operations, which directly affects electricity costs, reliability, and the state's energy transition pathway.

Potential points of contention

  • Eminent domain scope: Expansions of eminent domain authority raise concerns about property rights protections and fair compensation standards for affected landowners and businesses
  • Regulatory burden: New application, notice, and filing requirements could increase compliance costs for electric cooperatives and smaller suppliers, potentially raising consumer rates
  • Ambiguity in "energy storage resources": The bill's definition and scope of what constitutes seizable storage property may be unclear, creating implementation and litigation risks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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