The Wire

Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: Nebraska City Station

General

Falcon chick at North Omaha is thriving

After losing all of their chicks over the past two years, this year Lewis and Clark have a chick that is doing well. It's a hearty eater that's growing quickly and already testing out its wings.

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Catching up with OPPD’s resident raptors

The first peregrine falcon chick of the year hatches at North Omaha Station, and osprey chicks should hatch soon at Fort Calhoun Station.

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What It Takes

They keep their eyes on the big picture

“They’re like the captain of the ship.” Unit operators at Nebraska City Station and North Omaha Station play vital roles in the delivery of reliable power.

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Rail line helps OPPD ensure reliability

The rail line, which runs from Lincoln to Nebraska City Station and has carried cargo since the 1800s, also helps keep transportation costs competitive.

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Powerful Life

They value the power of honeybees

Brian and Krista Kreifel stepped out of their power plant roles and into beekeeping suits to escort bee swarms off OPPD property.

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New falcons, ospreys find homes at Nebraska City, North Omaha

New pairs of peregrine falcons and ospreys are making homes at OPPD plants, and the resident ospreys at Forth Calhoun Station are expecting.

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