‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
Members of the OPPD mutual aid team that helped restore power in heavily damaged northern Florida describe the challenges and rewards of their work.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
General
Demand for electricity growing statewide
Power utilities across Nebraska expect higher than anticipated generation growth through 2042, according to a report from the Nebraska Power Association.
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Tips
Video: The tips you need to plant a tree
OPPD foresters offer their guidance and demonstrate how to successfully plant a container tree.
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Tips
Harvest safety: Keep an eye on power lines
As harvest season gets into full swing, it's a good time to review safety guidelines for using equipment around power lines.
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General
OPPD preparing for first phase of landfill solar project
A feasibility study, scheduled to launch in December, will examine the details of the proposed project, which would be the first utility-scale solar installation on a capped landfill in Nebraska.
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What It Takes
Relay specialists help keep the electrical system safe and reliable
OPPD's relay specialists build, program and maintain the relays, or switches, that protect the utility's substation and power plant equipment.
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Tips
Video: Kit can keep your family prepared
September is National Preparedness Month. By simply including items from around your home in a basic kit, you can have peace of mind that your family will be prepared for an emergency.
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General
Mutual aid team returns from Florida
The OPPD team worked for nine days in northern Florida, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Idalia.
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