The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Grant Schulte

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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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5 reasons to download the new MyOPPD app

The new app provides on-the-go access to a wealth of information. Set your preferences now to receive automatic updates about outages.

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Mutual aid offers OPPD big benefits, plus the chance to help other utilities

Through mutual aid partnerships, utilities and qualified electrical contractors send workers to hard-hit areas to help speed the restoration of power. 

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New, high-tech filtration system helps protect Missouri River fish 

When small fish get swept into the plant's cooling water intake current, the new fish filtration system will scoop them up and safely deliver them back to the Missouri River.

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Crews reach another major milestone at Fort Calhoun Station 

Crews recently demolished the plant’s containment housing, the last major structure at the site. OPPD will complete decommissioning later this year.

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