Spaghetti, tape, marshmallows and a hands-on lesson in engineering
OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge gives fifth graders the opportunity to collaborate and problem solve while building a tower made of pasta.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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‘Mr. E’ hits a big student milestone
Energy Consultant Eric BenSalah, the master of OPPD’s Energy Education Program, recently taught his 10,000th student during a visit to Bell Elementary School in Papillion.
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It’s a family reunion for the falcons at North Omaha Station
Lewis and Clark have returned, and this year Ohm, one of their chicks hatched in 2021, came back to visit.
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Massive new transmission towers near Louisville will help OPPD harden grid
The towers are part of the Cass to Sarpy Transmission Line project, one of three major transmission projects underway as OPPD works to accommodate tremendous load growth.
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Hitting the trail for neighbors in need
Runners and walkers showed up Saturday for the 19th annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth to help raise money for utility assistance.
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Farmers see benefits for York County, families in proposed solar project
Tax revenue from K Junction Solar would support local schools at a time when many rural districts are consolidating. And leasing their land would help farmers in a notoriously tough industry.
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