Keeping the lights on
Training on simulators helps unit operators at OPPD's two largest plants sharpen their skills under real-life conditions.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: generation
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OPPD recommends substantial generation additions
The utility recommends nearly doubling its generation capacity in the next 10 years to meet unprecedented growth in the region.
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Solar rebate program expands
OPPD is offering $2,000 rebates for new customer-owned solar systems installed with an OPPD solar Trade Ally.
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OPPD’s first foray into battery storage goes live
The one-megawatt lithium-ion battery will be used to test how battery storage can be integrated into the utility’s grid.
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Peak load trend likely to continue
OPPD set peak load usage records in the summer and winter of 2022, a trend experts expect to continue as demand for electricity continues to grow.
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Ingenuity, teamwork got unit back online
The stakes were high as an OPPD team worked to find a solution to an unplanned outage at Nebraska City Station, the utility’s largest generating station.
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