Ice has weighty effect on power lines
See how OPPD prepares for the damaging effects of ice and wind on power lines – and how wind alone can be just as damaging.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: reliability
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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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Working for You
Infographic: Doing a big job in a small space
Crews can replace power poles in your back yard using a mini digger derrick. Unlike a 24-foot line truck, this compact machinery fits through a 36-inch gate.
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How Does That Work?
Landscaping near electrical equipment
The plants you choose for your landscaping around this equipment should still allow OPPD crews to access the unit in the event of an outage or repair.
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