Is your home ready for spring?
It's a good time to take care of routine and seasonal maintenance. Even minor changes or fixes can make your home more energy efficient and help save you money.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Powering the future, local economies
Crews constructing renewable energy projects help boost local businesses, and the communities benefit from tax revenue once the projects are up and running.
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Powerful Life
OPPD employee’s training kicked in when sinkhole swallowed vehicles
Alex Prine says OPPD's strong safety culture is a key reason he was prepared to help a driver escape from the sinkhole. “I think a lot of people would have done the same."
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You can help OPPD plan for eastern Nebraska’s energy future
Input from the public helps OPPD create a broad, high-level roadmap, known as an Integrated System Plan, to guide the utility’s work over the next decade.
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New skills test helps OPPD find the next generation of steamfitters
The assessment examines applicants’ skills, work ethic and attitude. “We’re not just testing for the right skills. We’re looking at how well we can work with the person.”
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Tips
3 ways to identify a utility worker
Scammers don’t always hide behind a telephone. Sometimes they try to take advantage of customers by posing as utility employees. These tips can help you identify a legitimate utility worker.
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Spaghetti, tape, marshmallows and a hands-on lesson in engineering
OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge gives fifth graders the opportunity to collaborate and problem solve while building a tower made of pasta.
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These tips can help you stay safe during severe weather
March 23-27 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska. It's a good time to brush up on some safety tips and make sure you're prepared for bad weather.
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