Team learns valuable safety lessons, earns a top award in rescue challenge
OPPD's team snagged a first place trophy at the event, which tests industrial and municipal rescue teams using realistic crisis situations.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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OPPD’s Standing Bear Lake Station begins commercial operation
The utility’s newest power plant, capable of producing 150 megawatts of electricity, is part of OPPD’s efforts to expand and diversify its energy portfolio.
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Turbine arrives at Turtle Creek Station
The 560,000-pound natural gas turbine traveled from Berlin to the power plant via ship, then rail, then a trailer half the length of a football field.
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A new neighborhood for many, with some help from OPPD crews
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's new Bluestem Prairie development will offer homeownership opportunities for a variety of families,
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OPPD announces latest round of Greener Together grant recipients
This year, all three nonprofit recipients will be using their grant funds for solar projects that support community resiliency.
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Engineer, handyman, powerlifter: OPPD’s Shane Hanson does it all
In his spare time, OPPD's engineering director can often be found working on home improvement projects or helping friends and family with projects of their own.
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Cass to Sarpy Transmission Project supports reliability, communities
The new 23-mile, 345 kilovolt transmission line supports community growth. "We're creating a system that will be in place for a long time."
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Properly insulated pipes pay off
Insulating exposed pipes can help deliver hot water that's 2-4 degrees hotter than that in uninsulated pipes. This can mean a lower water heater tank setting, too – which can help you save money.
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