What you need to know about the Southwest Power Pool
OPPD and Nebraska’s other electric utilities benefit from being part of a diverse and wide-ranging regional transmission organization.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Greener Together projects taking shape
Whispering Roots and Habitat for Humanity, the first recipients of funding from Greener Together, report on their progress, as the list of contenders for the next round of funding is narrowed.
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Keeping the lights on
Training on simulators helps unit operators at OPPD's two largest plants sharpen their skills under real-life conditions.
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Shifting priorities, shifting roles
When former line technician Cody Woodworth decided he wanted a different work-life balance, he changed gears to work as an electric service designer – a role that provides a different approach to serving customers.
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Preserving a rich legacy on the lines
Steve Neuverth, OPPD's longest-serving line technician, helped apprentice Derek Moore learn about the demanding work and the rewarding brotherhood of lineworkers.
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The give and take of mutual aid
Mutual aid crews help utilities restore service after widespread outages. OPPD has been on the giving and receiving ends of such assistance.
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