The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Grant Schulte

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OPPD celebrates Turtle Creek Station, its newest natural gas plant 

Dozens of dignitaries, visitors and OPPD employees attended the ribbon-cutting for two new generation units at the station and a groundbreaking for the expansion of a third unit. 

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Cable splicers use technical skills in tight quarters to ensure reliable power 

Connecting and repairing high-voltage underground cables is a tough and technical job that demands teamwork and a keen focus on safety.

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New interactive map will provide quick, easy access to outage information

The new outage map will provide real-time information about areas experiencing outages, the total number of customers affected, the estimated time of power restoration and more.

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New MyOPPD customer portal will give you greater control of your account

New tools will allow you to track your electricity usage and will give you the option to receive outage alerts as well as notifications when bills are ready, due or past due, among other things.

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Fleet technicians help prepare OPPD vehicles for duty

Fleet technicians need technical minds and problem-solving skills, among other attributes, to prepare, repair and maintain OPPD's fleet.

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Peregrine falcons use speed to feed

The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.

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