The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Electricity 101

Electricity 101: Distributing power to neighborhoods like yours

Distribution lines carry electricity from substations to surrounding neighborhoods, bringing it one step closer to the homes and businesses served by OPPD.

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General

A year in, self-rescue kits prove their worth to OPPD field workers 

The emergency kits give solo field workers the ability to lower themselves from a bucket when something goes wrong.

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Electricity 101

Electricity 101: How substations help prepare power for your home

OPPD uses substations to reduce the voltage of electricity that has traveled across transmission lines before that electricity moves into surrounding neighborhoods via distribution lines.

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General

Stay cool, conserve energy this summer

Check out these programs and tips that can help you conserve energy and save money this summer while keeping your home cool and comfortable.

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General

Beak Randby’s big adventure

The "especially feisty" peregrine falcon chick gave observers a scare when she disappeared from webcam view just over a week after being banded. But fear not! She's been found and is being closely watched by her parents.

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