The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

How Does That Work?

What you need to know about the Southwest Power Pool

OPPD, other SPP members benefit from being part of a diverse and wide-ranging regional transmission organization that ensures reliability, competitive prices.

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General

Stay cool, conserve energy this summer

Check out these programs and tips that can help you conserve energy and save money this summer while keeping your home cool and comfortable.

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Meet Yin and Yang!

The votes are in, and the names for this year's chicks were the overwhelming favorites. You can see the chicks' contrasting personalities in their banding video.

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Protecting the pollinators

Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects are vital to our ecosystem. June is National Pollinator Month, the perfect time to learn about changes you can make to help attract and support pollinators in your own backyard.

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Chicks get bands – and names are next

Volunteers recently banded this year's peregrine falcon chicks at North Omaha Station. Next, you can help us name the sisters.

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What It Takes

Towers and cable: These specialists help keep OPPD connected 

Telecommunications engineers oversee virtually all facets of OPPD's radio and fiber-optic technology, ensuring reliable communication across the company.

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