Photo gallery: OPPD works through flooding
As floodwaters rose, OPPD personnel worked hard to protect equipment and infrastructure – and provide power.
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OPPD perseveres, maintains power amid flooding threat
The utility’s employees work tirelessly to protect equipment and plants, even as floodwaters recede in the area.
What is a kilowatt-hour?
Your electricity usage is measured by kilowatt-hour, but do you know what that term means? Any appliance or lightbulb you
$1.4 billion
OPPD’s economic development team works to bring new business to the area, as well as expand existing ones.
March animal feud
SPP marks a renewables milestone
Regional transmission organization saw 30 percent increase in wind generation last year.
Public power utilities better economies
Public power utilities contribute a greater percentage of their operating revenue to communities than investor-owned utilities.
Work keeps arboretum busy even in winter
The colder months are when some of the pruning and maintenance of plantings at the popular location take place.
Senior team leads the way in number of women
The majority of OPPD’s senior management team is women, something that sets the utility apart from other Omaha companies.
$5 million
OPPD’s commitment to energy assistance has meant millions of dollars raised for the cause through various activities.