Big upgrades are underway at OPPD’s Cass County Station
Crews are working swiftly to add new natural gas turbines at the station, which is also a key connection point for two major transmission line projects.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: generation
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New solar project helps OPPD expand, diversify its generation portfolio
OPPD, Sandhills Energy enter a power purchase agreement for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt facility expected to go into service in 2029.
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OPPD finds ‘responsible path forward’ for solar project
Sandhills Energy, a Nebraska-based developer, is assuming responsibility for development work for K-Junction Solar under a new agreement.
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Powering the future, local economies
Crews constructing renewable energy projects help boost local businesses, and the communities benefit from tax revenue once the projects are up and running.
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You can help OPPD plan for eastern Nebraska’s energy future
Input from the public helps OPPD create a broad, high-level roadmap, known as an Integrated System Plan, to guide the utility’s work over the next decade.
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New skills test helps OPPD find the next generation of steamfitters
The assessment examines applicants’ skills, work ethic and attitude. “We’re not just testing for the right skills. We’re looking at how well we can work with the person.”
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