A new adventure: Mapping OPPD’s future with GIS
Dave Stock, OPPD's manager of Geospatial Technology and Design Support, is leading an effort to find new ways to strengthen OPPD’s electric grid and serve customers using GIS data.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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‘All-hands-on-deck’ effort, diverse energy sources aid storm response
Across the district, OPPD employees worked long hours, many under extremely challenging conditions, during Winter Storm Gerri. Customers also helped, heeding the utility’s call to lower their use of power during normal peak usage times.
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‘Mr. E’ dazzles with lessons on energy
OPPD's Eric BenSalah helps students learn about electricity using questions, hands-on projects and more than a couple dad jokes. It's all part of the utility’s Energy Education Program, which aims to make science and energy more relatable.
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Profiles
Kennedy’s role involves exploring energy solutions
Courtney Kennedy and her team evaluate and research alternative energy resources that make sense for OPPD customers.
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Flashback
First OPPD wind turbine
A wind turbine erected in partnership with Valmont Industries at their Valley location was OPPD's first foray into wind energy.
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Powerful Life
‘For me, volunteering is restorative’
Garry Floyd has a keen focus on being of service to his colleagues, company and community. A devoted volunteer, he embodies the spirit of International Volunteer Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 5.
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What It Takes
Crucial group helps restore power, keep crews safe
Distribution system operators have to think quickly, communicate clearly, multitask and solve problems – all while staying calm – to help restore power and ensure the safety of OPPD’s field workers.
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What It Takes
These technicians help keep power flowing to meet demand
Balancing station technicians have to be able to perform several roles. “You need a technical mind. You need to be able to troubleshoot on the fly."
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Celebrating the planet and its future
OPPD joins Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations with a focus on environmental sustainability and renewable energy.
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The give and take of mutual aid
Mutual aid crews help utilities restore service after widespread outages. OPPD has been on the giving and receiving ends of such assistance.
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