Beatrice & Gage County News & Events

If Gage County residents choose to welcome them, advanced small nuclear reactors may soon bring nuclear power to Gage County, and NGage is excited to support this project. An ongoing siting study will determine the most suitable location for these small modular reactors, and NGage believes Gage County is the...Continue Reading

Each new year brings a sense of renewal and a perfect time to examine one of the best economic engines a community can have – a thriving downtown. For Gage County, Nebraska, investing time and funds in revitalization projects can yield big dividends beyond the monetary, whether in its largest...Continue Reading

NGage actively promotes Hickory Industrial Site in trade shows around the country, representing the future of biofuels and the potential of Gage County. This ideal greenfield site neighbors multiple green companies and is poised for its next investment.NGage Ready for Biofuel Revolution in Gage County Starting with Hickory Industrial SiteMarathon...Continue Reading

NGage economic analysis shows nuclear power would transform the Gage County economy. Each nuclear reactor brings an influx of high-paying engineering and safety jobs, raising median pay in the area. These high earners, recruited from Gage County residents, raise the value of homes and the quality and safety of rental...Continue Reading

Gage County and NGage have an opportunity to join a carbon capture and sequestration program—the next generation of Nebraska’s corn industry and evolving green economy. The Trailblazer Pipeline conversion project connects with corn ethanol plants along its route to capture industrial CO2 byproduct and store it deep underground in Wyoming,...Continue Reading

A Tallgrass project involving its Trailblazer Pipeline could bring Gage County into the carbon capture and sequestration industry! Current plans involve determining the right-of-way layout for a CO2 pipeline layout from Fairmont, NE, to Gage County. A terminus in Gage County would allow companies specializing in green energy practices to...Continue Reading

Nebraska Public Power District recently reported that the first phase of its nuclear power siting study has been concluded. NGage is proud to report that Beatrice is among the state’s most feasible locations for a nuclear reactor.According to Nebraska Public Power District, Beatrice is a Highly Feasible Location for Nuclear...Continue Reading

NGage reports Beatrice scored first place in a siting study for new state-of-the-art nuclear reactors. The high score doesn’t mean nuclear power is coming to Beatrice tomorrow, but residents should consider the positives, such as energy security, economic growth, high-paying jobs, and a dependable, affordable, and carbon-free energy system.After Siting...Continue Reading

NGage analysis shows Hickory Industrial Site and other Gage County sites can support multiple biofuel projects in the area. While multiple ongoing projects for nuclear power and carbon sequestration are on the way, “Nebraska’s Biogenic CO2 Industrial Park” and multiple green businesses are already here.Hickory Industrial Site Offers Gage County...Continue Reading

NGage believes the conversion of the 400-mile Trailblazer Pipeline will position Gage County, which sits at its eastern terminus, as a hub for biogenic industrial development. The existing infrastructure of this pipeline gives companies new opportunities, such as the ability to move CO2 into underground reservoirs or pull from it...Continue Reading

NGage actively supports the introduction of nuclear power to Gage County and encourages the community to do the same. There are massive benefits to the advanced small modular reactors considered for Gage County nuclear power, which come equipped with the latest safety features.Nuclear Reactors Bring Cheap, Clean Power and New...Continue Reading

NGage is pleased to announce that a siting study by the Nebraska Public Power District chose to review Beatrice. This study analyzed 16 communities to determine their suitability for a nuclear reactor—both how well the area suits a reactor, and how it benefits the community.Beatrice Scores High In Nuclear Siting...Continue Reading

Thanks to Hickory Industrial Site and other locations, NGage believes bioenergy and the biofuels industry could be the lynchpin of the future Gage County economy. This forward-thinking biogenic park represents the first step in environmentally-conscious industry support in southeastern Nebraska.Award-Winning Hickory Industrial Site Highlights Biofuel and Bioenergy Potential for Gage...Continue Reading

NGage believes Gage County could soon become a critical part of a regional carbon capture and sequestration pipeline. This process involves pulling the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), from various sources and storing it deep underground. Tallgrass is one of the many companies able to retrofit their equipment to capture...Continue Reading

Ongoing nuclear siting feasibility studies will advance the installation of advanced small modular reactors in selected Nebraska municipalities, which NGage urges the county to support. Nuclear power has potential in Gage County if the people welcome it.NGage Calls for Gage County Residents to Consider Advanced Small Modular Reactors and Nuclear...Continue Reading

Nuclear power plants are becoming smaller, safer, and more scalable every year, and NGage is proud to welcome their potential for the area. New research for cutting-edge facilities shows a rare opportunity to become part of the future of energy.NGage Proud to Score High in Nuclear Power Plant Siting Study A...Continue Reading

Well, actually, you can spell ‘economic development’ without the letters “L,” “A,” “N,” and “D,” but proper economic development becomes extremely difficult without suitable locations - land as well as existing buildings - to attract corporations, propel small business owners or house potential workers and their families. NGage’s mission is to...Continue Reading