The Wire’s top stories of 2025
Last year's top stories included a slew of new technology and tools for customers, the most destructive storm in OPPD's history, a new chick hatched at North Omaha Station and more.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
How Does That Work?
These tips can help you stay safe, warm when wind chills plummet
If you have to go outside when wind chills are dangerously low, follow these tips and guidelines to stay safe.
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General
New, high-tech filtration system helps protect small Missouri River fish
When small fish get swept into the plant's cooling water intake current, the new fish filtration system will scoop them up and safely deliver them back to the Missouri River.
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Crews reach another major milestone at Fort Calhoun Station
Crews recently demolished the plant’s containment housing, the last major structure at the site. OPPD will complete decommissioning later this year.
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How Does That Work?
Why lowering your thermostat in the winter can help conserve electricity
Why does lowering your thermostat a few degrees help conserve electricity if your furnace uses natural gas? And does doing so really make much of a difference? We have answers.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Questions? Send them our way
This week we conclude the inaugural episodes of this series; more episodes will follow later this year. In the meantime, we want to hear from you – send your questions about electricity our way!
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Electricity 101
What you need to know about portable home generators
You may be tempted to purchase a generator in the event of a power outage. Remember these tips to operate it safely.
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Giving back for the holidays
OPPD employees work to help provide gifts, assistance and a little holiday cheer to members of the district's communities.
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