GC ReVOLT, LLC

09/16/2026

For years, Gifford Farm has envisioned having a solar sytem that would power main operations as well as serve as a resource for children visiting the education center. Today we can announce the vision is alive and their system is online!

The project, which includes battery backup for outage protection, was developed thanks to an award by the United Way of the Midlands "Greener Together" program in partnership with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD).

Thanks to OPPD for the net-metered interconnect and to Cody Lofgren Freewave Energy Solutions, LLC for partnering with GC ReVOLT on the development. Also thanks to the City of Bellevue and Sarpy County. We have enjoyed working with you on this project!

08/12/2026

In 2025, Nebraska communities received over $13.6 million in nameplate capacity tax revenue, including penalties and interest, according to data from the Department of Revenue. Wayne County in northeast Nebraska received the largest amount, more than $2.7 million before distribution to the local community college and political subdivisions.

Power generation is essential for economic growth, according to business leaders. Some Nebraskans remain steadfast in their opposition to wind and solar.

05/28/2026

GC ReVOLT, LLC is proud to have assisted in the Burt County Solar effort led by Sandhills Energy.

The project will deliver emission free energy to 50,000 homes in the Omaha Public Power District and pay $20 million in new revenues into Burt County. The project will also seed a prairie mix under the panels which marries clean energy and conservation.

Great job to all who were involved including leaders in Burt County who will have a legacy of benefitting the next generations in the area.

Here is the OPPD statement: https://oppdthewire.com/burt-county-solar-project-helps-oppd-expand-its-portfolio/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFO-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepO1uM2sc-1JahQOKiHFFRFIsDZM_7du6ny-fuaf6rf0kda2jQcYjoNwuZTE_aem_1BEM-_ov7oeYqyGlP8wTgA

OPPD, Sandhills Energy enter a power purchase agreement for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt facility.

05/20/2026

A note from John Szoka, the CEO of the Conservative Energy Network and a former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he served as chairman of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee.

In rural communities across the country, a consequential debate is underway over who gets to decide how farmland is used.

03/05/2026

Online! Check out this slick 20kw residential solar system with batteries for outage protection. The system was designed to replace most of the electric load at the home utilizing the sun, and also helps this young family get through unexpected outages. Thanks to the Hartmans for their forward-looking vision, and to our incredible partner Freewave Energy Solutions, LLC for another killer install!

The new system is interconnected to the Norris Public Power District managed grid. This is fitting because it meets the vision of George Norris, the godfather of the Rural Electrification Act. This act, passed by Congress and signed by FDR during the Great Depression, brought distribution lines and electricity out to rural areas for the first time!

Norris also envisioned small distributed hydro systems powered by customer-owners playing a critical role in rural electrification and public power. We will never know if Norris understood the sun's potential to fill the role he envisioned for hydro all these years later, but with evolving advancements in solar technology, distributed solar has become the top choice for Nebraskans looking to do their part to help meet their financial, security, and environmental goals.

02/27/2026

Last week GC ReVOLT President Graham Christensen testified at the Legislature in opposition to LB1003. LB1003, in its current form, would make it hard for Nebraska residents, farms, and businesses to go solar.

The intent of the bill was to protect consumers from a small handful of bad-acting solar development companies. GC ReVOLT acknowledges the damage that can be inflicted by unqualified solar companies, and also has concerns about predatory financing schemes. As a company who works hard to abide by high standards it hurts to see any Nebraskan have a bad experience with solar.

The bill will not be a priority bill this year, but there is an opportunity to build on the intent; consumer choice, but with consumer protection. Thanks Senator Glen Meyer for wanting to protect fellow Nebraskans, and thanks to the entire committee for the good questions.

Solar is becoming a more popular choice for more Nebraskans looking to shield themselves from inflating utility bill costs, outages, or for environmental reasons.

GC ReVOLT, LLC is a small solar development company with over 100 solar system installations, and is a proud Trade Ally of OPPD, NPPD, and LES. Sometimes, when necessary, we find ourselves at the State Capital too.

12/26/2025

Online! The Maas Ranch is now powered up from the sun! This 20kw solar system will produce energy for the residences, the barn, and outbuildings. The location is fairly remote and is on the end of a utility line so the ranch can be slightly more susceptable to outages, therefore the solar array also comes with battery storage capabilities for outage protection in those more volatile moments.

Thanks to Niobrara Valley Electric PPD for the net-metered interconnect, to Freewave Energy Solutions, LLC for the install, and to the Maas family for giving us the opportunity to work with them. We are grateful for these amazing partners.🌾🐄🌞⚡️🐐

12/09/2025

Online! More farmers are cutting costs with solar as utilities continue to be faced with inflating energy costs.

Our latest development is a 20kw residential solar system and battery backup for Melanie Miller, a cattlewoman/reverend from Northeast Nebraska. This system will power most of her residential needs and provide an additional layer of security with outage protection for when the winds pick up again. 🌬️

Thanks to Melanie for her vision, to Freewave Energy Solutions for the clean development, and Elkhorn Rural PPD for the interconnection.

Note: This picture highlights Nebraska's future; a healthier and more balanced energy portfolio which in this case is powered by large scale renewables (see wind turbine in background) to serve the larger area, combined with small DG (distributed generation) which takes pressure off the grid by powering smaller loads like residences and businesses.

10/22/2025

Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference Coverage:

"I'm from a farm family. What I learned as an ethos there, was don't waste anything," Josh Moenning with New Power Nebraska said. "If it's useful, use it. And we have (lots of) these renewable natural resources."

Roaring winds rapped on the windows of the Lincoln Cornhusker Hotel on Tuesday, just outside a conference dedicated to using that energy to power homes.

10/15/2025

Congratulations to City Sprouts whom is the latest GC ReVOLT development. This project is an off-grid system that powers a geodesic dome which grows plants all year long.

Specific system functions include:
-Running fans inside the greenhouse in order to make the dome more functional in the hot summer months.
-Providing device charging stations for community members in need.
-Producing electricity for power tools, wifi booster, movie nights, and more!

Thanks to the City Sprouts team for their thoughtful vision and for being great to work with. Thanks to Freewave Energy for the pretty install. Also thanks to Omaha Public Power District and United Way of the Midlands for making possible the Greener Together Program which supports local nonprofits in increasing efficiency and delivering services in smarter, more sustainable ways. These little projects add up to stronger, more secure communities.

If you want to learn more about the Greener Together Program there are more details here: https://www.oppd.com/residential/products-services/go-green/greener-together-program/