Tree maintenance: Whose responsibility is it?
Should the homeowner or the utility trim trees? When it comes to encroaching on power lines, it depends on the tree's location.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Infographic: Dispatching ‘trouble calls’
There are many steps involved between the time when an outage is reported and power is restored. This infographic tells you more.
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Energy management system connects substations to electrical grid
Key teams manage the endless stream of data that flows between substations across OPPD’s service territory, ensuring the power stays on.
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Energy storage is evolving, but careful analysis comes first
As utilities incorporate more renewable energy into their generation, battery storage has come to the forefront. Here’s the basics about the technology.
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Why high-voltage power lines ‘hum’ in some weather conditions
The presence of moisture in the air – via fog, rain or humidity – causes a discharge of energy called the corona effect.
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Handling effects of heat on the electric system
When temperatures rise, OPPD takes extra precautions to ensure reliable electricity for customers when they need it most.
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