Grant Schulte

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What OPPD’s new smart meters will mean for you

Once your smart meter is installed, you will no longer need to report outages. The new meters – which use safe, tested technology – will provide more precise outage information and will provide it more quickly.

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A new, real-world testing tool for OPPD power plant technicians

An underground vault at Nebraska City Station allows the utility to evaluate how candidates for certain jobs react to working in confined spaces.

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A year in, self-rescue kits prove their worth to OPPD field workers

The emergency kits give solo field workers the ability to lower themselves from a bucket when something goes wrong.

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Beak Randby’s big adventure

The "especially feisty" peregrine falcon chick gave observers a scare when she disappeared from webcam view just over a week after being banded. But fear not! She's been found and is being closely watched by her parents.

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Helping eastern Nebraska shine for visitors and major events

For many major events in eastern Nebraska, including the College World Series, OPPD works quietly and proactively to ensure reliable power for everyone.

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Technology upgrades on the horizon

OPPD customers will get faster and more precise outage information, a more detailed picture of their energy usage and other helpful tools under some big technology upgrades coming soon.

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