A good show at the rodeo
OPPD line technicians fare well at the Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo, an annual event that's an opportunity to showcase best practices.
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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?
What you need to know about the Southwest Power Pool
OPPD, other SPP members benefit from being part of a diverse and wide-ranging regional transmission organization that ensures reliability, competitive prices.
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Mutual aid offers OPPD big benefits, plus the chance to help other utilities
Through mutual aid partnerships, utilities and qualified electrical contractors send workers to hard-hit areas to help speed the restoration of power.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Ensuring a reliable electrical grid
The Southwest Power Pool manages the electrical grid for all or parts of 17 states, helping to ensure reliable power, adequate transmission and competitive prices.
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General
Public power: powering your life
Nebraska is the only state in the nation served entirely by public power. Learn about how public power benefits you as we mark Public Power Week and National Energy Awareness Month.
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OPPD embraces newer, more efficient way to bring power to neighborhoods
The utility is switching to front-lot ducted service, which means housing developers install duct systems in front yards to hold electrical wires. Previously, OPPD buried wires in backyards.
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