1. Presentation to Nebraska Public Service Commission October 27, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

2. Contacts Why Get Involved Nebraska Energy Assistance Network (NEAN) Mission: Assist Nebraskans with their energy needs through education, advocacy and partnerships

3. Contacts Why Get Involved Values - Vision Knowledge… Access… Energy Efficiency Educate to use energy efficiently Assist in meeting basic energy needs Link with financial assistance and energy efficiency resources A voice to identify and address energy needs

4. Contacts Why Get InvolvedMembers Utilities – Black Hills Energy, Dawson Public Power, Lincoln Electric System, Loup Power District, Metropolitan Utilities District, NE Central PPD, NPPD, Nebraska Rural Elec. Assoc., NorthWestern Energy, OPPD, Southern Power District, SourceGas, Government/Education – Nebraska Energy Office, Nebraska Health & Human Services,. UNL-Extension CAAs – Blue Valley Community Action, Community Action Program of Lancaster and Sarpy Co., Community Action of Mid Nebr., Community Action of Nebr., NE Neb. CAA Partnership, NW Neb. CA Program, Central Nebraska Community Services Inc. Non-Profits –Christian Outreach Program-Elkhorn(COPE), Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS), Financial Hope Collaborative at Creighton, Heartland Family Services, The Salvation Army Western Division, Three Rivers HDC, United Way of the Midlands Regulatory – Nebraska Public Service Commission

5. Contacts Why Get InvolvedParticipation NEAN accomplishes it’s work through:  Quarterly Meetings - held via video conference and teleconference  Annual Meeting – held in person each April  Committee Conference Call Meetings – held biweekly and/or monthly

6. Contacts Why Get Involved Strategic Plan  Create interest and action through statewide partnerships.  Provide a clearinghouse of resources for financial and energy efficiency expertise.  Simplify access to energy assistance programs through creating uniformity and efficiency.

7. Contacts Why Get Involved Accomplishments - Projects  Using Energy Wisely forums & distributed weatherization kits statewide  Developed Get a Head Start on Energy Education curriculum  Energy Burden Study (annually)  Hispanic Energy Efficiency Outreach  Home Energy Affordability in Nebraska - symposium 2009  NEO – Videos-One Simple Step-2013-PR  Finding Energy Education Solutions- symposium 2013  Awarded Energy Education & kits grants-statewide

8. Contacts Why Get Involved Why Get Involved? Common goals Networking Identify resources Best practices Assess needs and gaps Address common problems Seek solutions for our communities

9. Contacts Why Get Involved Who Can Join NEAN? Any person or organization interested in helping those in need find resources to use energy wisely and have basic energy needs met is welcomed to join NEAN. Modest dues support on-going internet and publication costs.

10. Contacts Why Get Involved Why Join NEAN? Your involvement in NEAN will result in providing assistance, but not necessarily funds, for the elderly, disabled and families in need. Further, your membership might prove to be beneficial for your business interests.

11. Contacts Why Get Involved Sharing is Caring

12. Contacts Why Get Involved Contact: Judi Martin 402.636.3654 Or any NEAN member Quarterly Meetings: Vary Website: nebraskaenergyassistance.comnebraskaenergyassistance.com Contacts

13. Contacts Why Get Involved Nebraska Energy Assistance Network (NEAN) Thank you