The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Terry Zank

General

College Lineman Rodeo draws students from across the Midwest

OPPD employees helped judge the competition, which attracted more than 100 students, and watched for exceptional competitors who could evetually end up working for the utility.

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How Does That Work?

What’s a ground fault circuit interrupter?

These are common sights in your home, and they perform an important function by preventing shock from electricity.

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General

Ospreys return to Fort Calhoun Station

Two ospreys are making themselves at home in a relocated nest. Their refurbished digs include a webcam, so you can watch the rare raptors.

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General

OPPD employees conquer Trek up the Tower

Ryan Long placed second overall and Michelle Homme tested her new knee at the annual event, setting and achieving their own goals.

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General

OPPD has a thorough plan to keep the lights on at CWS

Pre-planning and vigilance from employees ensures the premiere college baseball event never goes dark in Omaha.

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Big Number

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 counties in southeastern Nebraska. Approximately 91 percent of the utility’s service area could be considered rural and 9 percent metropolitan. The OPPD service area stretches from southeastern Burt County on the north, south to

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