A major transmission project milestone
Workers string power lines, including an ultra high voltage 345-kilovolt transmission line, across the Platte River near Louisiville, one of many projects in the works.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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OPPD team travels to Illinois to help restore power after damaging storm
The team helped restore power in Danville, about 140 miles south of Chicago. “We wanted to get out there and help as soon as we could.”
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How Does That Work?
What you need to know about the Southwest Power Pool
OPPD, other SPP members benefit from being part of a diverse and wide-ranging regional transmission organization that ensures reliability, competitive prices.
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What It Takes
Towers and cable: These specialists help keep OPPD connected
Telecommunications engineers oversee virtually all facets of OPPD's radio and fiber-optic technology, ensuring reliable communication across the company.
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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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