The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tips

Harvest safety: Keep an eye on power lines

As harvest season approaches, OPPD line technicians who also farm share safety guidelines for using equipment around power lines.

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Tips

These tips can help you keep your household prepared for emergencies

September is National Preparedness Month. Having an emergency plan in place and a disaster kit prepared can help keep your household safe.

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General

OPPD celebrates Turtle Creek Station, its newest natural gas plant 

Dozens of dignitaries, visitors and OPPD employees attended the ribbon-cutting for two new generation units at the station and a groundbreaking for the expansion of a third unit. 

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Greener Together grant helps grow accessibility at City Sprouts garden

Local leaders join neighbors and volunteers at City Sprouts Community Garden to celebrate improvements to a space that provides much more than produce. 

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What It Takes

Cable splicers use technical skills in tight quarters to ensure reliable power 

Connecting and repairing high-voltage underground cables is a tough and technical job that demands teamwork and a keen focus on safety.

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General

Federal EV tax credit expiring soon

Thinking about buying? OPPD has a wealth of information and an EV Calculator to help you decide if an EV is right for you.

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