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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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OPPD board approves budget for 2023

The $1.9 billion budget includes a small increase to a line item that covers rising fuel costs, but no general rate increase.

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Rising fuel costs trigger proposed line item increase

The increase would raise customers' overall bills an average of 2.9% to help cover the rising costs of fuel and power purchased on the energy market.

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The top stories of 2021

From major events to everyday tips, The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2021 provided important information and helpful suggestions.

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OPPD board approves modest rate increase for 2022

An average rate increase of 2.5% across all customer classes will take effect Jan. 1.

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Public power: Powering the good life

One OPPD customer talks about how he experienced sticker shock - in a good way - when he opened his first electricity bill.

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5-year rate freeze a result of FCS analysis

Closing plant will allow rate freeze, driving them 20% below regional average.

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