‘A great way to go’: Event encourages girls to consider engineering
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day helps students learn about the benefits, opportunities provided by engineering careers.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
General
Falcons return to North Omaha Station, with a bit of a plot twist this year
Before Lewis returned to the nest this month, a younger male peregrine falcon was spotted wooing Clark, the resident female falcon at North Omaha Station.
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General
Brownell Talbot team takes first place in this year’s Marshmallow Challenge
OPPD’s Society of Engineers called on fifth-graders from area schools to use problem-solving skills, innovative thinking and teamwork in the tower-building contest.
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General
Heat the Streets draws record turnout
This year's Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth raised a record $226,000 for utility assistance, according to preliminary figures.
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How Does That Work?
Uncommon objects can interfere with power lines
Balloons? A trampoline? Yep, these things can cause power outages and damage equipment. Use these tips to help prevent such items from going airborne.
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Tips
Choosing a home with energy in mind
Whether you're buying or renting, use these tips to help ensure your new home will be safe and energy-efficient.
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Tips
3 ways to identify a utility worker
Scammers don’t always hide behind a telephone. Sometimes they try to take advantage of customers by posing as utility employees. These tips can help you identify a legitimate utility worker.
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What It Takes
Helping customers, growing Nebraska
Electrical service designers are in charge of the planning and design work required to connect customers to OPPD’s distribution grid. They work across OPPD as "the customer advocate within the company."
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