The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tips

Choosing a home with energy in mind

Whether you're buying or renting, use these tips to help ensure your new home will be safe and energy-efficient.

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General

Does your home need an energy audit?

An energy audit can give you insight into your home's energy efficiency and can help you make changes to conserve energy, increase energy efficiency and save money.

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OPPD allows key agreement for York County project to expire

OPPD officials say continued York County time delays and the county’s proposed solar regulations create substantial barriers to development.

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The raptors of OPPD are staying busy

The original falcons and ospreys are expecting, one of Lewis and Clark's offspring is down at Nebraska City Station, and a pair of ospreys is back at North Omaha Station.

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Powering the future, local economies 

Crews constructing renewable energy projects help boost local businesses, and the communities benefit from tax revenue once the projects are up and running.

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Powerful Life

OPPD employee’s training kicked in when sinkhole swallowed vehicles

Alex Prine says OPPD's strong safety culture is a key reason he was prepared to help a driver escape from the sinkhole. “I think a lot of people would have done the same."

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