The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Paula Lukowski

General

OPPD, Habitat partnership
built on strong foundation

OPPD employees and retirees have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha for 40 years and now collaborate on Rock the Block events, which help repair and beautify homes and neighborhoods.

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Sustainable Small House project
offers big energy efficiency payoffs

A sustainable small house under construction on the University of Nebraska Omaha’s campus could be heated with just a 'sip' of energy.

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Powerful Life

Honoring an Arboretum ‘ambassador’

OPPD Forestry personnel recently planted a Colorado blue spruce at the OPPD Arboretum in memory of Donnie Norwood, a longtime caretaker.

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Powerful Life

They value the power of honeybees

Brian and Krista Kreifel stepped out of their power plant roles and into beekeeping suits to escort bee swarms off OPPD property.

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Do you know how trees help you?

Learn about the benefits of trees and how they can positively affect your energy consumption and power bill, your well-being, the environment, and more.

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Public power serves all Nebraskans

Nebraska is the only state in the nation served entirely by public power. As we mark Public Power Week, Oct. 6-12, take some time to learn about how public power benefits you.

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