The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Laura King-Homan

Tips

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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How Does That Work?

Padmount transformer

That green box in your back yard serves a very important purpose in delivering power to your home.

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How Does That Work?

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.

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General

Infographic: Happy birthday, Thomas Edison

The prolific American inventor was also the grandfather of the electric utility system.

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5 ways to save energy this Thanksgiving

The holiday is known for its food. Don’t let it gobble up energy, leaving you with a November bill you're not thankful for.

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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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