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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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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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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Turbine arrives at Turtle Creek Station
The 560,000-pound natural gas turbine traveled from Berlin to the power plant via ship, then rail, then a trailer half the length of a football field.
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A new neighborhood for many, with some help from OPPD crews
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's new Bluestem Prairie development will offer homeownership opportunities for a variety of families,
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Team learns valuable safety lessons, earns a top award in rescue challenge
OPPD's team snagged a first place trophy at the event, which tests industrial and municipal rescue teams using realistic crisis situations.
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