What’s a ground fault circuit interrupter?
These are common sights in your home, and they perform an important function by preventing shock from electricity.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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How Does That Work?
What causes ‘circuit trips’?
A number of things can cause an outage, including stormy weather, animals interfering with equipment, tree limbs in power lines and equipment trouble.
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How Does That Work?
Electric system circuit
Circuits do not follow strict boundaries, but they form a web of electrical service across the OPPD service territory.
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General
Using smart technology to boost reliability
Technology developed by OPPD engineers will help the utility diagnose issues more quickly and minimize any impacts on customers.
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Powerful Life
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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Powerful Life
Leading the charge to restore power
"It really fills you with purpose”: Sharyl McGuire helped lead OPPD's response to some of the largest storms in the utility's history.
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How Does That Work?
Video: Do you know the difference between types of power lines?
Transmission lines and distribution power lines have unique jobs within the electric system. Watch this video to learn more.
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General
A look back at The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2023
Last year's top 10 stories included OPPD’s $2 billion plan for substantial generation growth, giving a shuttered Douglas County landfill new life as the home of a solar facility, and restoring power in sweltering northern Florida after Hurricane Idalia.
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Tips
Tips to keep your holidays merry, bright and safe
Arlo Christensen, an OPPD safety expert, shares guidance for safely using holiday lights both inside and outside of your home.
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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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