Balloons, kites and … trampolines? How to keep them out of power lines
A variety of objects can get caught in power lines, causing power outages and damaging electrical equipment. Use these tips to avoid that problem and stay safe.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
How Does That Work?
Do you have a power outage checklist?
Use this information so you can be prepared if you lose power during an outage. The first step? Report your outage.
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How Does That Work?
Ice has weighty effect on power lines
Ice and wind can combine to cause widespread damage and power outages, as happened during a March 2025 blizzard.
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General
This week: Celebrating Thomas Edison
The prolific American inventor – born Feb. 11, 1847 – was also the grandfather of the electric utility system and early advocate for renewable energy.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Questions? Send them our way
This week we conclude the inaugural episodes of this series; more episodes will follow later this year. In the meantime, we want to hear from you – send your questions about electricity our way!
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General
Giving back for the holidays
OPPD employees work to help provide gifts, assistance and a little holiday cheer to members of the district's communities.
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