Employees go to great heights to train for rescues
No hang ups here. OPPD crews are trained in rope rescues in case they are ever called on to save a fellow employee’s life.
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Peaking stations
These facilities help supplement the generation units of utilities when demand is at its highest.
Infographic: Wild about wildlife
OPPD properties coexist with the diverse mix of wildlife that can be found around the utility’s 5,000-square mile territory.
Safety streak holds on the front lines
Employees in OPPD’s metering services area mark 10 years without a safety incident, despite the potential dangers of their work.
OPPD retiree blazed the way for women
August is Women Equality Month. Meet Betty Queen, the first woman in Omaha to hold two different grades of engineering licenses.
Riggleman maintains reliability on, off the track
John Riggleman’s nearly 30 years with OPPD have taken him all around the district, as well as around the area’s race tracks.
2,000
WHAT IS IT? The number of pollinator seed plugs planted in May at the OPPD Arboretum. The plugs, which consist of native grasses
New Sarpy substation worthy of big “like”
One of OPPD’s newer substations got a major upgrade and facelift to accommodate the coming Facebook data center.
Innovator, life-long learner works to make a difference
Matt Hardebeck, manager of innovation at OPPD, is excited to help the utility work to adapt to a changing industry.
Cutting-edge science in corn country
A global biotech company aims to revolutionize aquaculture industry with innovative approach to producing Omega-3 fatty acids.