Spaghetti, tape, marshmallows and a hands-on lesson in engineering
OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge gives fifth graders the opportunity to collaborate and problem solve while building a tower made of pasta.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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‘Mr. E’ hits a big student milestone
Energy Consultant Eric BenSalah, the master of OPPD’s Energy Education Program, recently taught his 10,000th student during a visit to Bell Elementary School in Papillion.
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Massive new transmission towers near Louisville will help OPPD harden grid
The towers are part of the Cass to Sarpy Transmission Line project, one of three major transmission projects underway as OPPD works to accommodate tremendous load growth.
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Farmers see benefits for York County, families in proposed solar project
Tax revenue from K Junction Solar would support local schools at a time when many rural districts are consolidating. And leasing their land would help farmers in a notoriously tough industry.
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OPPD leading the way on battery technology in Nebraska
OPPD's partnership in a new solar-and-battery facility, known as the Pierce County Energy Center, includes the largest battery facility under construction in Nebraska at this time.
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OPPD creates new alliance to help utility build more quickly, efficiently
The long-term alliance focuses on critical transmission and substation work with an eye toward consistency, efficiency and flexibility.
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