This bill aims to enhance the framework for renewable energy generation in Nebraska, specifically focusing on agricultural self-generation facilities. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "agricultural self-generation facility," which refers to electricity production facilities using renewable resources like methane, wind, solar, biomass, hydropower, or geothermal energy. The bill stipulates that these facilities must be controlled by the owner-generator, located on the same premises as their electric account, and have a capacity of 100 kilowatts or less. Additionally, it clarifies that local distribution utilities cannot deny electric service to customers owning such facilities, while still allowing these utilities to establish rates and fees to cover their service costs.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that owner-generators must notify their local distribution utility of their intent to install an agricultural self-generation facility. It emphasizes that these facilities should not be used for net metering and must comply with the interconnection requirements and safety standards set by the local distribution utility. Overall, the legislation seeks to promote renewable energy use in agriculture while ensuring that utilities can manage their operational costs effectively.