Terry Zank, Author at The Wire

About Terry Zank

Terry Zank is a contributor to The Wire and senior publications coordinator at OPPD. He and his wife, Melissa, have three sons, ages 12 to 23, and a shichon puppy. Terry coaches his youngest son’s YMCA soccer team, and plays in the OPPD racquetball league. In his spare time, Terry wishes he had some spare time.

4,570 miles

WHAT IS IT? A rough estimate of the rural portion of OPPD’s 5,000-square-mile service area, which includes all or part of 13

FEMA reimbursement

When severe storms cause major damage to its infrastructure, OPPD can seek partial reimbursement from FEMA.

Nebraska’s largest generating unit planned by OPPD

In 1954, a second generating unit at North Omaha Station was just a gleam in an engineer’s eye. Unit 2 went online in ’57.

System dip

What was that flicker many across the region felt on Jan. 15? A system dip.

Dealing with craziness all in a day’s work

No two days are alike for System Operations Specialist Mandi Scott, and she likes it that way. Scott monitors the OMS.

Innovator named Young Professional of the Year

Each year, OPPD’s Young Proffesionals Group awards one member who has made a difference in the company and stood out.

Creighton adds second renewable plant to its energy garden

Students in Creighton’s Energy Technology Program install second solar-powered mobile device-charging station on the campus.

OPPD’s Flash magazine chronicled ’97 efforts

The storm of October 1997 was a significant event in OPPD’s history. An entire issue of Flash was devoted to the storm.

Distribution pole

Distribution poles are a necessary part of the energy delivery process, carrying power across the district to customers.

Teachers get education about careers at OPPD

A first-hand look at the variety of utility career options at OPPD gave them practical knowledge to share with students.