The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Grant Schulte

General

Network helps those in need with utility assistance, other vital aid

OPPD's Energy Assistance Program works with a network of community-based organizations that can help residents with a variety of needs.

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Powerful Life

A new adventure: Mapping OPPD’s future with GIS

Dave Stock, OPPD's manager of Geospatial Technology and Design Support, is leading an effort to find new ways to strengthen OPPD’s electric grid and serve customers using GIS data.

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Powerful Life

Leading the charge to restore power

"It really fills you with purpose”: Sharyl McGuire helped lead OPPD's response to some of the largest storms in the utility's history.

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How Does That Work?

Is your meter easy and safe to access?

OPPD meter technicians need to access customers' electric meters for a variety of reasons; these tips will help you make sure yours is unobstructed and safe to access.

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What It Takes

For customer care representatives, empathy and multitasking are key

OPPD's customer care employees need strong people skills, excellent attention to detail and a desire to keep learning.

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Powerful Life

Former Husker, NFL player builds a post-football career at OPPD

Bret Clark, a former player for the Huskers and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, talks about his journey and how he eventually landed at OPPD's Nebraska City Station.

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