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Electricity is so much a part of our daily lives that it’s generally something we take for granted. But have you ever wondered how it all works?
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: public power
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This week: Celebrating Thomas Edison
The prolific American inventor – born Feb. 11, 1847 – was also the grandfather of the electric utility system.
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Public power serves all Nebraskans
Nebraska is the only state in the nation served entirely by public power. As we mark Public Power Week, Oct. 6-12, take some time to learn about how public power benefits you.
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Demand for electricity growing statewide
Power utilities across Nebraska expect higher than anticipated generation growth through 2042, according to a report from the Nebraska Power Association.
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‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
Members of the OPPD mutual aid team that helped restore power in heavily damaged northern Florida describe the challenges and rewards of their work.
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Mutual aid team returns from Florida
The OPPD team worked for nine days in northern Florida, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Idalia.
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