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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: generation

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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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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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