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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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General

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

We asked employees to share their values, experiences and advice as part of OPPD's observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Celebrating the planet and its future

OPPD joins Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations with a focus on environmental sustainability and renewable energy.

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Celebrating Black History Month

We asked employees to share their accomplishments, inspirations and advice as part of OPPD’s observance of Black History Month.

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75th Anniversary

Video: ‘Enjoy the challenges that you have, enjoy the learning’

Jon Hansen, who retired from OPPD as Vice President – Energy Production & Marketing after nearly 35 years with the utility, had a hand in all of the OPPD plants.

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75th Anniversary

Video: ‘Learn how to take change as a challenge’

Retiree Mark Purnell, who worked as an account executive at OPPD, said his job involved doing "whatever it took to make the customer satisfied."

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75th Anniversary

Video: ‘It worked out really well’

OPPD retiree Joyce Halford had a key role in helping the utility transition to the computer era.

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