SPP reaches renewable energy milestones
Southwest Power Pool reached a major renewables milestone this spring, a renewable energy penetration record of 90.2%.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
General
Reliability driving new transmission line
The 345-kV transmission line will run from OPPD’s Cass County Station to a substation near Gretna, and is expected to be 20 to 30 miles long.
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A partnership powering service to the community
Charles Drew Health Center partnered with OPPD on a standby generator to ensure the facility has the power needed to serve patients.
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Falcons busy feeding two new chicks
Lewis and Clark, OPPD's resident peregrine falcons, were expecting four chicks this year, but two didn’t survive.
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Storm and Outage
9 ways to beat the heat’s effects on your electric bill
There are a few simple things you can do to help lessen the weather's impact on your energy usage.
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Powerful Life
Guiding principles are key for Reese
For Jene’ Reese, a senior account executive at OPPD, success at work and at home comes down to knowing what matters – and what doesn't.
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Tips
Energy Advisor: Let’s look at ‘phantom’ load
Should you really unplug all your appliances and devices when they're not in use? This month, Energy Advisor Eric BenSalah explains phantom load.
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Ospreys at Fort Calhoun are expecting
The female osprey at Fort Calhoun Station laid three eggs, and if all goes well, the chicks should hatch in late May or early June.
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