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
Working for You
OPPD engineers are integral to our business
Engineers Week is Feb. 20-26. Meet a few of the OPPD engineers who work behind the scenes to bring you power every day.
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Working for You
Video: Aerial inspections ensure system reliability
The biannual effort looks for needed repairs across the OPPD territory and identifies clearance issues on transmission lines.
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Infographic: Doing a big job in a small space
Crews can replace power poles in your back yard using a mini digger derrick. Unlike a 24-foot line truck, this compact machinery fits through a 36-inch gate.
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Attachment keeps power flowing – and squirrels going
OPPD uses 'squirrel guard' mechanisms in areas that are susceptible to animals interfering with electrical equipment - and possibly causing outages.
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75th Anniversary
Story of a storm restoration
The July 10, 2021 thunderstorm caused a record number of outages for OPPD. Here are some highlights from the restoration, which continues today.
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