What’s a ground fault circuit interrupter?
These are common sights in your home, and they perform an important function by preventing shock from electricity.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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OPPD expands Smart Thermostat rebates
Taking advantage of Smart Thermostat rebates can help you save on your electric bill while helping OPPD curb demand during peak times.
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Educating the next generation of OPPD employees
There are many paths to employment at OPPD. Here's a look at some of the schools in the region whose graduates help fill the ranks at the utility.
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What It Takes
They help keep OPPD connected
Communications technicians, a specialized group of workers with technical minds and top-notch problem-solving skills, help connect, protect and expand OPPD’s vast communications network.
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Powering the past, present and future
Cody Karre, who got his start at North Omaha Station, has witnessed the evolution of power generation at OPPD. Much has changed over the years, he said, but not the dedication of OPPD's employees.
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How Does That Work?
Guy wires provide strength, stability
The wires, which you've probably seen stretched diagonally from the ground to near the top of power poles, help balance and stabilize the poles during rough weather.
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‘Kind of like MacGuyver’: He has the right tools for the job
"We’re constantly looking for ways to make jobs easier and more efficient," says Troy Anzalone, a shop working crew leader. "If there’s a specific need, there’s a specific tool for it.”
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A life-saving tool for rural workers
Line crews and others who work in bucket trucks now have self-rescue kits they can use to lower themselves from buckets in an emergency.
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