The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Paula Lukowski

General

Youth Power Summit gives students
a look at paths to the future

Students learned about electricity, OPPD's sustainability efforts, STEM education and career opportunities in the energy field.

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Powerful Life

Retirees give back for the holidays

OPPD retirees keep company values and friendships in their hearts while finding ways to be of service, including providing gifts to residents of assisted living communities.

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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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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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