What does a substation do?
Substations are a vital component of OPPD's electrical system. They play a key role in getting power from generating stations to customers.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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How Does That Work?
Is your meter easy and safe to access?
OPPD meter technicians need to access customers' electric meters for a variety of reasons; these tips will help you make sure yours is unobstructed and safe to access.
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What you need to know about portable home generators
You may be tempted to purchase a generator in the event of a power outage. Remember these tips to operate it safely.
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What’s a ground fault circuit interrupter?
These are common sights in your home, and they perform an important function by preventing shock from electricity.
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Guy wires provide strength, stability
The wires, which you've probably seen stretched diagonally from the ground to near the top of power poles, help balance and stabilize the poles during rough weather.
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Who’s responsible for cleaning up tree debris after storms?
When storms cause outages, OPPD’s tree trimming crews focus on freeing power lines from tree limbs to help restore power. So whose job is it to clean up tree limbs once that work is done?
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