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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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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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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You can help OPPD plan for eastern Nebraska’s energy future
Input from the public helps OPPD create a broad, high-level roadmap, known as an Integrated System Plan, to guide the utility’s work over the next decade.
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New skills test helps OPPD find the next generation of steamfitters
The assessment examines applicants’ skills, work ethic and attitude. “We’re not just testing for the right skills. We’re looking at how well we can work with the person.”
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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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