Agile gas turbines help meet growing demand for power
Natural gas turbines function similarly to jet engines; in fact, some of OPPD's gas turbines are modified jet engines that were originally designed for use in Boeing 737 planes.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Infographic: Doing a big job in a small space
Crews can replace power poles in your back yard using a mini digger derrick. Unlike a 24-foot line truck, this compact machinery fits through a 36-inch gate.
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Video: OPPD fire brigade helps keep Nebraska City Station safe
The fire brigade at Nebraska City Station must be ready to respond to an emergency with a moment’s notice. any time of the day or night. You can watch members of the brigade in action during their recent annual training.
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OPPD sets summer peak load record
OPPD and the regional transmission organization it belongs to both set summer peak load records for electricity use in August, a trend expected to continue as demand for power grows.
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Demand for electricity growing statewide
Power utilities across Nebraska expect higher than anticipated generation growth through 2042, according to a report from the Nebraska Power Association.
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OPPD preparing for first phase of landfill solar project
A feasibility study, scheduled to launch in December, will examine the details of the proposed project, which would be the first utility-scale solar installation on a capped landfill in Nebraska.
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