The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Grant Schulte

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New solar project helps OPPD expand, diversify its generation portfolio 

OPPD, Sandhills Energy enter a power purchase agreement for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt facility expected to go into service in 2029.

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OPPD finds ‘responsible path forward’ for solar project 

Sandhills Energy, a Nebraska-based developer, is assuming responsibility for development work for K-Junction Solar under a new agreement. 

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Collaboration is key on road projects

As roadwork paves the way for wider, safer thoroughfares, OPPD often finds itself joining the effort, moving power poles, street lights or even major infrastructure. “Sometimes, we just have to move one pole or a streetlight,” said Roger Peterson, OPPD’s manager of Distribution Engineering System Improvement. “Other times, we have to move major infrastructure or build new manhole duct line systems for underground power lines.” 

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Powerful Life

Coaching the next generation of rowers

Hours before her workday starts at OPPD, Bridget Navratil is busy coaching the women who compete on Creighton University's rowing team. "That just brings me a lot of joy.” 

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OPPD allows key agreement for York County project to expire

OPPD officials say continued York County time delays and the county’s proposed solar regulations create substantial barriers to development.

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Powering the future, local economies 

Crews constructing renewable energy projects help boost local businesses, and the communities benefit from tax revenue once the projects are up and running.

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