The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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Simple tips for a safe, healthy home

These simple steps can help you prevent or address safety hazards in your home; make them a part of your routine home maintenance.

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Fleet technicians help prepare OPPD vehicles for duty

Fleet technicians need technical minds and problem-solving skills, among other attributes, to prepare, repair and maintain OPPD's fleet.

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Peregrine falcons use speed to feed

The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.

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A great year for the ospreys of OPPD

The osprey chicks at Fort Calhoun Station will take flight soon, and this year we have osprey chicks at North Omaha Station, as well.

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What OPPD’s new smart meters will mean for you

Once your smart meter is installed, you will no longer need to report outages. The new meters – which use safe, tested technology – will provide more precise outage information and will provide it more quickly.

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A new, real-world testing tool for OPPD power plant technicians 

An underground vault at Nebraska City Station allows the utility to evaluate how candidates for certain jobs react to working in confined spaces.

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