Welcome to Electricity 101
Electricity is so much a part of our daily lives that it’s generally something we take for granted. But have you ever wondered how it all works?
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
General
Helping eastern Nebraska shine for visitors and major events
For many major events in eastern Nebraska, OPPD works quietly and proactively to ensure reliable power for everyone.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101 – Generating power with different fuel sources
Using a variety of fuel sources helps OPPD provide reliable power in the most cost-effective manner possible.
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General
Technology upgrades on the horizon
OPPD customers will get faster and more precise outage information, a more detailed picture of their energy usage and other helpful tools under some big technology upgrades coming soon.
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How Does That Work?
Power purchase agreements help ensure reliable, sustainable power
The agreements allow utilities to purchase generation from facilities such as wind and solar farms, reducing the amount of money OPPD has to spend to build new facilities.
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Tips
Summer fun should include safety
The official start of summer is just around the corner. These tips can help keep your family safe during the summer months.
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General
Copper theft ‘simply not worth it’
Stealing copper wire is not just illegal, it can also be extremely dangerous. Recent attempts to steal copper from OPPD have caused outages, fires or explosions.
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General
Falcon chick at North Omaha is thriving
After losing all of their chicks over the past two years, this year Lewis and Clark have a chick that is doing well. It's a hearty eater that's growing quickly and already testing out its wings.
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