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General

LED streetlight project shifts focus

OPPD has replaced about 90,000 streetlights in the district with new LED lights. Next, crews will begin replacing decorative streetlights.

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Automation techs are on the ground floor of emerging technology

Automation techs are building and experimenting with advanced equipment to help OPPD transform into the utility of the future.

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Video: Getting some help from above with new transmission lines

OPPD is hard at work putting up new transmission lines in southwest Sarpy County, in support of both the utility's Power with Purpose project and the rapid economic growth occurring in the county.

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Keeping OPPD’s balancing stations in top shape

Planned maintenance outages in the spring and fall help keep balancing stations ready to go when they're most needed.

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75th Anniversary

OPPD honors the past, looks to bright future

From contested beginnings to a changing energy landscape, OPPD continues to work to power the future.

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Profiles

Moving from the gridiron to the power grid

James Caraway, the newest member of OPPD's Economic Development team, brings his enthusiasm and past successes to the utility.

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