The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tips

Protect yourself from scammers

OPPD saw a sharp increase in scam calls last week, including some using a stolen recording of an actual OPPD message. These tips can help you avoid falling victim to a scammer.

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Scammers quick to capitalize on pandemic

Utility scammers found new, disturbing ways to try and take advantage of customers in 2020.

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General

Utility scam reports are at an all-time high and climbing

Customer reports of scam phone calls have skyrocketed in recent years, with no signs of slowing. Learn how OPPD is fighting back.

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Guard yourself – and your wallet – against scammers

Nov. 17-23 is Scam Awareness Week, and utility customers are often the target for scammers. Follow these tips to ensure you don’t fall victim.

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Powerful Life

He has a passion for pottery

Senior Relay Specialist Micah Vogel's work at OPPD is highly technical, but when he gets home, he puts his artistic skills to work. "I love taking something raw and seeing it turn into something different."

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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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What It Takes

From storm recovery to rooftop solar, OPPD’s meter technicians stay busy

Meter techs' jobs will change and expand with the rise of advanced metering infrastructure. “It’s a really exciting time to be getting in this field."

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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.

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General

The language of OPPD customer service

OPPD is required to serve all customers, no matter what language they speak. Here’s how they do it.

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