Nebraska Governor Ben Nelson has issued Executive Order 98-1 to promote energy conservation and the development and use of renewable fuels by state agencies. "Development of renewable energy will create jobs, diversify the industrial base, create tremendous opportunities for rural development and enhance the stability of the state economy by producing a value-added product. The use of renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency will reduce our air and water pollution," said Nelson.

A stated goal of the Executive Order 98-1 is that all state agencies use only renewable energy and fuels in all aspects of their operations by 2025. According to the order, by the year 2000, "25 percent of the Transportation Services Bureau fleet will be comprised of renewable fuels vehicles; by 2010, 50 percent; and by 2025, 100 percent."