Preserving reliable, resilient power
Southwest Power Pool raises planning reserve margins for its member utilities, including OPPD, to maintain reliability amid extreme weather, surging demand for power.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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OPPD, Google join forces with NextEra on solar and battery project
The partnership will bring additional solar generation and battery storage to OPPD's portfolio to serve growing demand.
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New agreement provides OPPD with 300 megawatts of wind energy
The Milligan I Wind Project in Saline County will provide OPPD with the capacity to power up to 115,000 homes.
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OPPD’s first utility-scale solar project, Platteview Solar, is a major milestone
Platteview Solar adds 81 megawatts of power to OPPD’s generation portfolio through a partnership between the utility and the AES Corporation.
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Proactive measures help OPPD ensure reliable power through summer heat
Forecasters predict higher-than-usual temperatures this summer. OPPD plans and prepares carefully to help ensure power will remain reliable, resilient.
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New heating system at North Omaha plant a step toward decarbonization
A new electrode auxiliary boiler will use steam instead of coal to heat the plant and start natural gas units. The boiler is a crucial early step in OPPD’s decarbonization strategy.
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