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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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Big upgrades are underway at OPPD’s Cass County Station 

Crews are working swiftly to add new natural gas turbines at the station, which is also a key connection point for two major transmission line projects.

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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 good show at the rodeo

OPPD line technicians fare well at the Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo, an annual event that's an opportunity to showcase best practices.

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Bellevue transmission upgrades will boost reliability 

The project includes new transmission and distribution lines, plus new and upgraded substations. The next public meeting on the project is Tuesday, July 14.

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Osprey and falcon chicks thriving

Chicks at North Omaha Station and Fort Calhoun Station are doing well, and hope remains that chicks will hatch at Nebraska City Station next year.

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A major transmission project milestone

Workers string power lines, including an ultra high voltage 345-kilovolt transmission line, across the Platte River near Louisiville, one of many projects in the works.

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