The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

General

Winter might bring a bit less brrr

Eastern Nebraska could see above-normal temperatures this winter, forecasters say, thanks to a strong El Nino climate pattern.

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Powerful Life

Living his passion to help others

For Brian Kramer, a simple question – "What do you need?" – is the key to finding ways to help others, both at work and in the community.

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General

The rewards of careers in the trades

OPPD, M.U.D. partner on the annual Careers in Energy event to show students that utilities offer "a lot of different jobs for a lot of different people."

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Tips

5 ways to save energy this Thanksgiving

The holiday is known for its food. Don’t let it gobble up energy, leaving you with a November bill you're not thankful for.

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General

OPPD rate proposal seeks to support reliability, system health

The utility is seeking a modest general rate increase in 2024; budget priorities include modernizing infrastructure and putting into place programs that allow customers to better manage their energy use.

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