The Wire

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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General

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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General

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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What It Takes

Balancing supply and demand

Energy marketers at OPPD work around the clock to help ensure reliable, affordable power for people in OPPD’s service territory and far beyond.

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