The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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‘It makes you a better lineman’

OPPD line technicians show off their skills, fare well at the International Lineman's Rodeo.

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Preserving reliable, resilient power

Southwest Power Pool raises planning reserve margins for its member utilities, including OPPD, to maintain reliability amid extreme weather, surging demand for power.

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Do you know how trees help you?

Learn about the benefits of trees and how they can positively affect your energy consumption and power bill, your well-being, the environment, and more.

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‘It’s an honor and a privilege’

OPPD’s mutual aid team returns home, weary but grateful for the opportunity to help restore power to communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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See a streetlight out? Let us know

As the days get shorter and Halloween approaches, you can help make sure streets and walkways stay lit by reporting streetlight outages.

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