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OPPD’s 26-acre arboretum is a popular spot for walkers (both canine and human), photographers and lovers of nature.
environment
Myth or fact? Electric vehicles
We answer questions about electric vehicles and their impact on the environment, your bottom line.
Muth making a difference at OPPD and for environment
OPPD’s lead environmental auditor has found ways to spread her love of biology and the outdoors around the service territory.
Try these four trees when planting this fall
Think hardiness and color when selecting your tree, and you will get years of shade and beautiful fall color in return.
Infographic: Wild about wildlife
OPPD properties coexist with a diverse mix of wildlife.
Video: Shovels turn to start construction of Sholes facility
The Sholes Wind Energy Center in northeast Nebraska will be OPPD’s newest wind farm, providing 160MW of renewable energy.
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WHAT IS IT? The number of pollinator seed plugs planted in May at the OPPD Arboretum. The plugs, which consist of native grasses
Wash, dry, repeat
A few simple steps can reduce the spread of the invasive zebra mussel in area waterways.
Low emissions lead to prized status for plant
A rigorous testing schedule ensures compliance and results at OPPD’s Nebraska City Station generation facility.
6 simple facts about solar
Renewable solar energy is a hot topic in the media, but what exactly does “solar” mean?