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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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OPPD’s first foray into battery storage goes live

The one-megawatt lithium-ion battery will be used to test how battery storage can be integrated into the utility’s grid.

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Peak load trend likely to continue

OPPD set peak load usage records in the summer and winter of 2022, a trend experts expect to continue as demand for electricity continues to grow.

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Falcons return to North Omaha Station

Lewis and Clark, the resident peregrine falcons at OPPD's North Omaha Station, are back. Will they hatch new chicks this year?

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Marshmallow Challenge champs extend winning streak

Fifth-graders from area schools tackle the annual challenge of building the tallest tower they can using only spaghetti, tape and string, then topping it with a marshmallow.

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Power pole program boosts reliability

OPPD's Ground Line Inspection and Treatment program helps reduce power outages by ensuring that power poles are in good condition.

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