The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Grant Schulte

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Budget proposal seeks to meet increased demand, costs

OPPD unveiled a budget and rate proposal to help keep pace with surging demand for electricity, rising costs and new regulations that will require even more generation.

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New map makes it easier to report streetlight outages

The simplified process for reporting streetlight outages is available to customers across the district. And now customers can track progress on repairs, as well.

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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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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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Powerful Life

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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Public power: powering your life

Nebraska is the only state in the nation served entirely by public power. Learn about how public power benefits you as we mark Public Power Week and National Energy Awareness Month.

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