These tips can help you stay safe, warm when wind chills plummet
If you have to go outside when wind chills are dangerously low, follow these tips and guidelines to stay safe.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Why lowering your thermostat in the winter can help conserve electricity
Why does lowering your thermostat a few degrees help conserve electricity if your furnace uses natural gas? And does doing so really make much of a difference? We have answers.
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Electricity 101
What you need to know about portable home generators
You may be tempted to purchase a generator in the event of a power outage. Remember these tips to operate it safely.
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What’s a ground fault circuit interrupter?
These devices are common in homes, and they perform an important function by protecting you from electrical shocks.
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Landscaping near electrical equipment
The plants you choose for your landscaping around this equipment should still allow OPPD crews to access the unit in the event of an outage or repair.
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Power purchase agreements help ensure reliable, sustainable power
The agreements allow utilities to purchase generation from facilities such as wind and solar farms, reducing the amount of money OPPD has to spend to build new facilities.
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