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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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: public power
Electricity 101
Welcome to Electricity 101
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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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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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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