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Video: Massive engines mark a Power with Purpose milestone

The first three of nine engines have arrived at the Standing Bear Lake Station site, a major step forward with the construction of two new natural gas generation balancing plants, part of OPPD's Power with Purpose project.

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Video: Getting some help from above with new transmission lines

OPPD is hard at work putting up new transmission lines in southwest Sarpy County, in support of both the utility's Power with Purpose project and the rapid economic growth occurring in the county.

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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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Keeping OPPD’s balancing stations in top shape

Planned maintenance outages in the spring and fall help keep balancing stations ready to go when they're most needed.

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Video: Is that a … swimming pool?

OPPD does a variety of work to support the communities it serves and to ensure safety around power lines. Here you can watch as the utility assists with a swimming pool installation.

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Rural transmission line gets some TLC

A transmission line built in 1970 that runs from Fort Calhoun to South Sioux City got an extensive face lift this spring, improving reliability in the area.

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