You can help OPPD plan for eastern Nebraska’s energy future
Input from the public helps OPPD create a broad, high-level roadmap, known as an Integrated System Plan, to guide the utility’s work over the next decade.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: reliability
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Massive new transmission towers near Louisville will help OPPD harden grid
The towers are part of the Cass to Sarpy Transmission Line project, one of three major transmission projects underway as OPPD works to accommodate tremendous load growth.
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Ice has weighty effect on power lines
Ice and wind can combine to cause widespread damage and power outages, as happened during a March 2025 blizzard.
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The Wire’s top stories of 2025
Last year's top stories included a slew of new technology and tools for customers, the most destructive storm in OPPD's history, a new chick hatched at North Omaha Station and more.
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Turbine arrives at Turtle Creek Station
The 560,000-pound natural gas turbine traveled from Berlin to the power plant via ship, then rail, then a trailer half the length of a football field.
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Cass to Sarpy Transmission Project supports reliability, communities
The new 23-mile, 345 kilovolt transmission line supports community growth. "We're creating a system that will be in place for a long time."
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