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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: reliability

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Training the next generation is critical to ensure reliable electricity service

OPPD apprenticeships pass down vital knowledge and training during a critical time for the energy industry, ensuring a steady stream of well-trained employees. 

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Major transmission buildouts will help meet Nebraska power needs 

The utility has six transmission projects in the works, the largest such buildout since the 1970s.

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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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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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