Reliability driving new transmission line
The 345-kV transmission line will run from OPPD’s Cass County Station to a substation near Gretna, and is expected to be 20 to 30 miles long.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
General
A partnership powering service to the community
Charles Drew Health Center partnered with OPPD on a standby generator to ensure the facility has the power needed to serve patients.
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Falcons busy feeding two new chicks
Lewis and Clark, OPPD's resident peregrine falcons, were expecting four chicks this year, but two didn’t survive.
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SPP reaches renewable energy milestones
Southwest Power Pool reached a major renewables milestone this spring, a renewable energy penetration record of 90.2%.
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Storm and Outage
9 ways to beat the heat’s effects on your electric bill
There are a few simple things you can do to help lessen the weather's impact on your energy usage.
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Tips
Energy Advisor: Let’s look at ‘phantom’ load
Should you really unplug all your appliances and devices when they're not in use? This month, Energy Advisor Eric BenSalah explains phantom load.
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