The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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Stay cool, conserve energy this summer

Check out these programs and tips that can help you conserve energy and save money this summer while keeping your home cool and comfortable.

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Meet Yin and Yang!

The votes are in, and the names for this year's chicks were the overwhelming favorites. You can see the chicks' contrasting personalities in their banding video.

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Protecting the pollinators

Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects are vital to our ecosystem. June is National Pollinator Month, the perfect time to learn about changes you can make to help attract and support pollinators in your own backyard.

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Chicks get bands – and names are next

Volunteers recently banded this year's peregrine falcon chicks at North Omaha Station. Next, you can help us name the sisters.

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New solar project helps OPPD expand, diversify its generation portfolio 

OPPD, Sandhills Energy enter a power purchase agreement for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt facility expected to go into service in 2029.

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OPPD finds ‘responsible path forward’ for solar project 

Sandhills Energy, a Nebraska-based developer, is assuming responsibility for development work for K-Junction Solar under a new agreement. 

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