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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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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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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Growth spurs additions to OPPD’s system
OPPD doesn’t always add circuits, but growth in the metro area has meant more additions over the last five years.
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Video: Powering Omaha’s premier event
After a year's hiatus due to COVID-19, the College World Series is back, and OPPD is there to make sure it stays powered.
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Routine projects mean reliable electricity
Projects to replace and repair equipment mean customers can continue to count on reliable service.
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Transformer inspections underway
Repairing and replacing aging or faulty transformers will help make OPPD’s system more reliable.
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