Electricity: Utility Companies
Nebraska is the only state in the nation served with electricity totally from public power. Nebraska's public utilities have ample electric generating capacity to meet present and future needs. An efficient "mix" of power is produced with water (17% hydro) and low-cost fuels (53% coal, 14% nuclear, and 16% natural gas), ensuring a dependable supply of low-cost energy for years to come. Also, four wind turbines were recently constructed. Competitive utility rates make Nebraska an excellent location for industries. Nebraska's overall electric rates are 20% below the national average.

Natural Gas: Utility Companies
Both electric and natural gas energy sources are easily accessible throughout the state. The pipelines of two major companies, Northern Natural Gas and K N Energy, a division of Kinder Morgan, provide an ample supply of natural gas to most areas of the state. Depending on usage requirements, natural gas is offered both on a "firm" and "interruptible" basis.

Telecommunications: Utility Companies
Nebraska is also served by one of the nation's most advanced telecommunication networks. Of major importance is the fact that any customer located in any of Nebraska's communities can be served by 1.544 mbs lines and multiples of 1.544 mbs with a vast majority served by 45 mbs and multiples of 45 mbs. Nebraska is the first state in the nation to be served totally by digital switching. Nebraska also was the first state in the nation with a statewide Frame Relay (Packet Switching) Network.

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