The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Grant Schulte

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Public power: powering your life

Nebraska is the only state in the nation served entirely by public power. Learn about how public power benefits you as we mark Public Power Week and National Energy Awareness Month.

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Major transmission buildouts will help meet Nebraska power needs 

The utility has six transmission projects in the works, the largest such buildout since the 1970s.

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Summer heat and energy demand drive new OPPD load record 

The utility recently hit a peak load of 3,285 megawatts, the sixth consecutive new summer peak, underscoring the need for new generation and a reliable grid.

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OPPD makes big dent in streetlight outage backlog

OPPD adjusts its approach to tackling streetlight outages, reducing the total number of outages across the metro.

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Meter tests help ensure accuracy and efficiency

OPPD meter technicians test meters to help ensure customers are billed correctly are using electricity efficiently. 

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Next round of advanced meter installations begins soon

Large, rural customers in the southern half of OPPD's territory will receive new, more advanced meters as OPPD's metering upgrades continue.

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