Copper theft ‘simply not worth it’
Stealing copper wire is not just illegal, it can also be extremely dangerous. Recent attempts to steal copper from OPPD have caused outages, fires or explosions.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
How Does That Work?
Infographic: Anatomy of a power pole
Power poles are the background of the electricity distribution system, supporting thousands of miles of power lines.
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Catching up with OPPD’s resident raptors
The first peregrine falcon chick of the year hatches at North Omaha Station, and osprey chicks should hatch soon at Fort Calhoun Station.
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What It Takes
They keep their eyes on the big picture
“They’re like the captain of the ship.” Unit operators at Nebraska City Station and North Omaha Station play vital roles in the delivery of reliable power.
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Rail line helps OPPD ensure reliability
The rail line, which runs from Lincoln to Nebraska City Station and has carried cargo since the 1800s, also helps keep transportation costs competitive.
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Responding to the most destructive storm in OPPD’s history
Powerful winds and heavy coatings of ice caused significant damage in several parts of the service district. OPPD replaced 1,524 distribution poles and 71 transmission poles during the restoration.
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