Big upgrades are underway at OPPD’s Cass County Station
Crews are working swiftly to add new natural gas turbines at the station, which is also a key connection point for two major transmission line projects.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: reliability
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Bellevue transmission upgrades will boost reliability
The project includes new transmission and distribution lines, plus new and upgraded substations. The next public meeting on the project is Tuesday, July 14.
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A major transmission project milestone
Workers string power lines, including an ultra high voltage 345-kilovolt transmission line, across the Platte River near Louisiville, one of many projects in the works.
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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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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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