The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tips

Easy, inexpensive ways to boost
your home’s comfort this winter

Pulling on a sweater, snuggling under a blanket or turning on your space heater for a while can keep you cozy during the winter while keeping your costs under control.

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Tips to keep your holidays merry, bright and safe

Arlo Christensen, an OPPD safety expert, shares guidance for safely using holiday lights both inside and outside of your home.

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Simple step helps EVs power through the cold

Cold weather can cause a seasonal dip in an electric vehicle's performance. But battery preconditioning can help EVs power through the cold winter months.

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Budget proposal seeks to meet increased demand, costs

OPPD unveiled a budget and rate proposal to help keep pace with surging demand for electricity, rising costs and new regulations that will require even more generation.

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New map makes it easier to report streetlight outages

The simplified process for reporting streetlight outages is available to customers across the district. And now customers can track progress on repairs, as well.

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OPPD’s Standing Bear Lake Station begins commercial operation

The utility’s newest power plant, capable of producing 150 megawatts of electricity, is part of OPPD’s efforts to expand and diversify its energy portfolio.

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