The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Paula Lukowski

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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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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Tips from an OPPD forester can help your trees survive storm damage

Mike Norris, an OPPD senior forester, provides guidance for choosing, planting and maintaining trees to help keep your trees healthy and minimize damage from storms.

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OPPD’s Arboretum turns 20

The OPPD Arboretum was conceived as a better way to educate customers about trees. This month marks the arboretum's 20th anniversary.

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