Attachment keeps power flowing — and squirrels going
OPPD uses 'squirrel guard' mechanisms in areas that are susceptible to animal interference with electrical equipment, which can cause power outages.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Powerful Life
At the helm of two massive projects
Megan Walker spent the last four years as the project manager overseeing the construction of OPPD's two new natural gas generating stations, the utility's largest projects in years.
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How Does That Work?
Who’s responsible for cleaning up tree debris after storms?
When storms cause outages, OPPD’s tree trimming crews focus on freeing power lines from tree limbs to help restore power. So whose job is it to clean up tree limbs once that work is done?
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General
Digging deep to help meet demand
OPPD is adding to its underground construction team. “We touch just about everything that is going on in the district. And it’s just going to keep getting busier."
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General
New heating system at North Omaha plant a step toward decarbonization
A new electrode auxiliary boiler will use steam instead of coal to heat the plant and start natural gas units. The boiler is a crucial early step in OPPD’s decarbonization strategy.
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What It Takes
Helper positions often launching pads
Helper positions can lead to rewarding careers for entry-level employees just out of trade school or professionals making a mid-career switch.
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