The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Laura King-Homan

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6 tips for electrical safety in dorms

College students are returning to campus with their gadgets in tow. Review these basic tips to ensure they have a safe year.

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Trick or treat! 6 Halloween safety tips

Keep these safety tips in mind for the holiday, plus take a look at a DIY lineman costume too cute to resist.

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Infographic: Plant right to save big

The right landscaping in the right spots can beautify your property and save you money.

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How Does That Work?

Ice has weighty effect on power lines

See how OPPD prepares for the damaging effects of ice and wind on power lines - and how wind alone can be just as dangerous.

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Video: Warm up to space heater safety

The heaters are a quick way to warm up a space, but they pose plenty of hazards that you can avoid with proper safety practices.

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75th Anniversary

Story of a storm restoration

The July 10, 2021 thunderstorm caused a record number of outages for OPPD. Here are some highlights from the restoration, which continues today.

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