The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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OPPD receives commendation for restoration work after hurricane

A team of 16 OPPD employees spent three days in Orlando in October, working to help restore power to about 83,400 Orlando Utilities Commission customers.

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OPPD partners with Omaha firm
to add new natural gas generation 

Kiewit Corporation will work with OPPD to add new natural gas generation units at Cass County Station and Turtle Creek Station in Sarpy County, bolstering reliability and resiliency.

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Putting students on the right path

OPPD’s partnership with Westview High School’s unique Sustainability Pathway provides a focus on career options and a pipeline for future employees.

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The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2024

Last year's top 10 stories include generation growth, OPPD's first utility-scale solar project, a new addition to the top 10 biggest storms list and more.

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OPPD board approves $2.3 billion
Corporate Operating Plan for 2025

The Corporate Operating Plan will help support reliability and resiliency amid unprecedented growth in the demand for power.

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Youth Power Summit gives students
a look at paths to the future

Students learned about electricity, OPPD's sustainability efforts, STEM education and career opportunities in the energy field.

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