Honoring those who have served
In honor of Veterans Day, we talked to a few OPPD team members who have served our country. We asked them to share what inspired them to serve, what the day means to them, and more.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Rate proposal aims to maintain reliability, resiliency amid growth
The recommended increase would support investments in generation resources and grid infrastructure to modernize and fortify the system against future stresses, including extreme weather.
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OPPD, Habitat partnership
OPPD, Habitat partnership
built on strong foundation
OPPD employees and retirees have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha for 40 years and now collaborate on Rock the Block events, which help repair and beautify homes and neighborhoods.
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Sustainable Small House project
Sustainable Small House project
offers big energy efficiency payoffs
A sustainable small house under construction on the University of Nebraska Omaha’s campus could be heated with just a 'sip' of energy.
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Infographic: There’s a new addition
Infographic: There’s a new addition
to our Top 10 biggest storms list
This infographic looks at the 10 biggest storms OPPD has faced based on power outages. The most destructive ones may surprise you.
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What It Takes
Keeping the community well-lit, safe
Streetlight workers have to be organized, mechanically inclined and able to work in the weather to help OPPD maintain more than 108,000 streetlights throughout Omaha and nearby communities.
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Powerful Life
Honoring an Arboretum ‘ambassador’
OPPD Forestry personnel recently planted a Colorado blue spruce at the OPPD Arboretum in memory of Donnie Norwood, a longtime caretaker.
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Powerful Life
They value the power of honeybees
Brian and Krista Kreifel stepped out of their power plant roles and into beekeeping suits to escort bee swarms off OPPD property.
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