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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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OPPD’s Standing Bear Lake Station begins commercial operation

The utility’s newest power plant, capable of producing 150 megawatts of electricity, is part of OPPD’s efforts to expand and diversify its energy portfolio.

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Turbine arrives at Turtle Creek Station

The 560,000-pound natural gas turbine traveled from Berlin to the power plant via ship, then rail, then a trailer half the length of a football field.

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A new neighborhood for many, with some help from OPPD crews

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's new Bluestem Prairie development will offer homeownership opportunities for a variety of families,

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Team learns valuable safety lessons, earns a top award in rescue challenge

OPPD's team snagged a first place trophy at the event, which tests industrial and municipal rescue teams using realistic crisis situations.

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OPPD announces latest round of Greener Together grant recipients

This year, all three nonprofit recipients will be using their grant funds for solar projects that support community resiliency.

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Engineer, handyman, powerlifter: OPPD’s Shane Hanson does it all 

In his spare time, OPPD's engineering director can often be found working on home improvement projects or helping friends and family with projects of their own.

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