Setting the pace for wellness
Wellness specialist Stacey Centarri works to keep OPPD employees healthy – and lives the practices she promotes to others.
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Safely using a roof rake
Clearing snow from your roof can prevent damage to your home, but it can also be dangerous. Follow these tips to stay safe.
Community? Rooftop? What solar is right for you?
OPPD will soon be offering a community solar program to its customers. But what is “community solar,” and how do you decide
Video: Don’t let cold winds heat up your energy bill
By taking a few simple – and sometimes free – steps, you can reduce your winter energy usage and still stay comfortable.
-32 degrees
January is known for cold temperatures, but thankfully we don’t get this cold very often in Omaha.
Video: The difference between power lines
Transmission lines and distribution power lines have unique jobs within the electric system. Watch this video to learn more.
Nebraska City Station thaw shed
The nondescript building maintains a delicate balance of temperature to release coal from the rail cars arriving at the plant.
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.
1,918 rubber goods
The condition of these pieces of equipment is vital to the safety of OPPD employees who use them in the field.
Why can birds safely sit on power lines?
Whether a bird is safe sitting on a power line comes down to how they are perched there.